15 Feb
2013
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“If I Only Had A Brain”


What with Ian’s and Kurt’s recent rhetorical flourishes leaving me feeling somewhat intellectually disadvantaged, I revert again to a basic but primal language, raw imagery.

“…with the thoughts that I’d be thinkin’,  I could be another Lincoln, if I only had a brain…”

The Flying Wedge

Canon 5DMII, 17-40L @ 17mm; 30 seconds @ F16, iso 100

Of course, I didn’t have to think too much when I saw this amazing 90 degree angle in the brainrock. I used a long shutter speed, hoping to get volume cloud movement, but the winds were not cooperating.

He's a Brainiac

Canon 5DMII, 17-40L @ F11, 1/30th @ F11, iso 100

Once again, no thinking was required here, this was a basic, primal reaction to an amazing cloud. My reaction was purely instinctual.

Synaptic Connection

Canon 5DMII, 17-40L @ 17mm, 1/20th second @ F11, ISO 100

My synapses overloaded when I was presented with this view, leaving me momentarily speechless. Lucky for me, Ian wasn’t there to observe this rare phenomenon.

About George Stocking (52 Posts)

George Stocking is a professional freelance photographer, residing in Phoenix, AZ. He works regularly as a contract photographer for Arizona Highways, and his work often graces the pages of Arizona Highways Magazine, Calendars and Books. In addition to capturing the natural beauty of the Arizona Landscape, George also photographs the western United States and Canada. His work has appeared in numerous national publications, such as: Backpacker, Outdoor Photographer, USGA Golf Journal, Country Magazine, Audubon Calendars, Adventure West, America West Airlines Magazine, Portal Publications (posters), Impact, Towery Publications (books) and Smith Southwestern. Other publications include: Oregon Outside, Arizona Foothills, Arizona Adventure, and Plateau Magazine


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10 Comments

  • Dirk M. February 15, 2013 at 10:28 am

    Thinking is overrated- It just leads to depression. Better to take pictures instead!

    Very nice photos. The second one looks like it could be an awesome b/w.

    My favorite is the “Synaptic Connection” because of the deeply shadowed lines.

    Thanks for sharing,
    Dirk

  • Dave Noordhoff February 15, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    One of my favourite photographers shoots one of my favourite places … you can’t miss!!

  • Michael Flaherty February 16, 2013 at 3:12 am

    Totally sweet those 2nd and 3rd ones.

  • James Hamilton February 16, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    George, as we age our brains actually shrink (“cortical atrophy”) – happens earlier with dementia- and the spaces between the convolutions widen. Your last image, “Synaptic Connection”, would appear to be like such a brain. Could this be happening to you??? Better not ask Ian….

    • Ian Plant February 16, 2013 at 1:45 pm

      Yes James, that is exactly what is happening to George – he has a condition known as “tequila-induced chronic hyperaccelerated ultramax cortical atrophy.” Lucky for George he started out with a brain three times the average size.

      • George Stocking February 16, 2013 at 7:00 pm

        jeez, I didn’t even know I’d been cut ’til I saw them rolling around on the ground, and come on, did you have to step on them afterward? That’s just rude……

    • George Stocking February 16, 2013 at 6:57 pm

      James, I want to thank you so much for teeing him up…..and I was soooo close to getting out of here without a scratch…..

      • James Hamilton February 16, 2013 at 10:26 pm

        Sorry, George, but I couldn’t resist! You see, I view photography much like medicine (I’m a retired doc): both combine art, science and imaging. Hope your scratch is not too deep. BTW, your second photo reminds me more of a healing wound (“granulation tissue”) than the brain, probably has to do with the surrounding water.

        Seriously though, love the pictures, especially the sky, clouds and lighting!

        • George Stocking February 17, 2013 at 2:47 pm

          James, it’s just that Ian doesn’t really need much encouragement, if you get my drift. Thanks for the kind word…

  • marielle vivario March 9, 2013 at 9:41 am

    Well, my last neurone left (I’ve got ms… but still lots of humour, thank you my god) loves those pictures ! congratulations !

    Marielle


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