January 4, 2013

  • Happy New Year ^_^

    It is officially January 4 on the east coast and life has been somewhat eventful, but for the most part smooth as I welcomed in the new year. I visited a close friend from my first Germany days in Houston Texas. We basically chilled the entire time but it was good to get a change of scenery. I’m currently in Richmond Virginia visiting family and friends. When I get back to work I’ll be going to a Military School in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. All in all smooth sailing to my transition time to start clearing and preparing for Germany in June/July. There’s a chance I can go to Fiji in June, if so I will make sure I take my camera! I’ve been taking a lot of pictures so I will be sharing more often. I hope you all have a great start to your year!

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November 7, 2012

  • Diditdreaming Photography

    Greetings All… I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. Elections aside Life is a beautiful thing and never to be taken for granted. Enough “motivational speaking” lol, this post is to show some of my favorite photos from the past few months, talk about my camera and my process as an artist and also allow those interested to check out more work at my facebook. My website is currently under construction but will be fully functional within the next week!

    Simply stated I photograph people and places that I find intriguing and unique. I use a 35mm lens 97.8% of the time so I usually am pretty close and candid while shooting. I’ve found not only does photography bring me happiness but it always has improved and created meaningful relationships with others. 
    My camera of choice is the Leica M9-P. For those familiar with company you know the quality of camera and lenses they produce. If I have anything to do with it I’ll be shooting Leica for the rest of my life. It’s simple and personal while putting out amazing images in both black & white as well as color. I do all image processing with Adobe Lightroom 4 and I’m learning bits and pieces of Photoshop Elements. Have to crawl before you enter the Tough Mudder ^_^
    All the images below can be seen on my facebook page “Diditdreaming Photography” (http://www.facebook.com/DiditdreamingPhotography.) 
    Feel free to Like, Comment and show some Love. It would be greatly appreciated!!
    You can also add me on my personal page at Mrbigdreams Chadwick. If you do add me don’t be a stranger!
    Until the next time Love & Light.

    Sam Abell 

October 2, 2012

  • Nuit Blanche 2012, Toronto

    Photos from a Leica Workshop with Thorston Overgaard in Toronto Sep 28-30. It was a group of 6 including Thorston and our “traveling canvas” Joy. Will be posting my thoughts and experiences more in detail this week. Currently working some potential shoots in Orlando ^_^. Find your Passion and let it Live. The results are amazing….

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September 5, 2012

  • Labor Day with Love

    Xanga it has definitely been some time ^_^ All in all things are well with me as I’ve made it safely back from Afghanistan.

    I just wanted to share a few pictures of my best Labor Day to date with (arguably) the best camera I’ve had to date ^_^ All photos were taken with the Leica M9-P with the 35mm Lux FLE. I figured as much as I love to share instead of my words I will learn to do so with my photography and counsel. The rest will fall into place some way or another…

    I HAVE to tell you i’ve found someone. She speaks but i’m not sure she’s fully prepared to hear what I have to say. Regardless Infatuation would be an understatement…..

    Until the Next!

    Peace, Love and Light

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June 14, 2012

  • Happiness

    ∞ There is a common assumption that happiness is found in the world, “out there” some where. The reality is that happiness is a state of mind. Happiness is not a place or any type of circumstantial arising. Happiness is an intrinsic property of the universe. ∞ – Gnosis of Kali Yoga
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May 9, 2012

  • Gone Till November

    I’ll be moving to another location first thing in the morning. I won’t have internet access until the Fall :-/. Positive Thoughts, Prayers, and Energy to all my Xangans with Love. I hope I will receive the same.

    The next time I update I should be on my way home ^_^

    Peace & Love

May 7, 2012

  • Where the Winners Go

    “An idle mind is the devil’s playground”

    I find this quote not only ignorant but incorrect. Feasible at times…. maybe. Factual? Never.

    I can’t even acknowledge this quote entirely because I don’t ackowledge the devil. I Capitalize Everything that Matters. Acknowledgement or lack there of something requires no equal/opposite entity in my opinion. When questioned on my position with God (assuming it’s the opposite of the devil) I would simply state It is Love… Yes It.

    “An idle mind is”

    I like this quote. Matter of Fact I Love It. Feasible at times…. maybe. Factual? Always.

     

    I’ll be home by August. Hopefully by then she will be ready for me ^_^

    Peace and Love

    P.S. Thanks @MzSilver

May 6, 2012

  • Hugs

    FinHug 

    Figured I couldn’t be the only person who needs one right about now…

    Peace, Love, Light

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May 5, 2012

  • College Love!?

     

    While having a conversation with a co-worker we got on the topic about his Love of College. He went on and on about the various people and experiences he cherished while mesmorizing about his “glory days” in Boston. He also said it’s where he met his wife and boldly suggested it is where I’m likely to meet mine. (Clearly he isn’t on Xanga ^_^)

    I’m currently deciding on a school in regards to area of study and location. I’d be lying if I was to suggest the opportunity to meet people, more importantly woman was not a deciding factor to some extent. Without getting too ahead of myself I have to ask.

    How likely is it to meet your soul-mate/twin flame/SO in college? 

     

    Peace and Love