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Useful and inspiring for those of us who enjoy trips for the feelings and stories (just back from South Georgia) and when we return home, pick up a pen and start flowing about the experience. I’ve been considering structure and found your post tonight. Many thanks

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Thanks David! So glad to hear you found it useful. South Georgia, what a dream! I wish you all the best in putting it into words.

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You have my “Once upon a time” dream job.

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Gorgeous!!!! Wonderful story - stunning photos….

Dave :)

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Greetings. Thank you for telling your origin story—a portrait of a young woman discovering her art in an unexpected fashion. Wildlife photographer. You are very brave.

Thank you also for providing the voiceover. You have that storytelling voice. I especially appreciated the part where you poked fun at your eager beaver self. I detected a smile and a snicker in your voice, a compassionate understanding and acceptance of self. I hope they are not too much trouble to add. Best regards.

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Love your story, very informative, thank you for that. It is something I keep asking myself, what is the story I am telling. Searching for the tale within the topic. And l like that your note is a story with a personal angle which makes it a great read. Do you think that sometimes a topic is just that, a topic. Or is there always a story to be found? Any tips for finding story elements?

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You’re a talented story-teller and your photographs are gorgeous. Is that an appropriate way to describe photographs? I mean, I can say “your photographs made me go ‘dang!’ and ‘wow’ and ‘yikes!’”. I think “gorgeous” says the same thing. :)

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This is great! I'm in my second semester teaching photography at a small University where it is required but only one class and paired with basic knowledge of photoshop. I have been given the opportunity to build the class to my own vision. The challenge is deciding on and fitting in what I think is most important into one class. I really like how you made the distinction between a series and a story. I plan on showing my class your TED talk. Would it be ok if I printed this article as a handout to go with it?

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Thank you for sharing your journey. I really enjoyed learning about the concepts behind enhancing storytelling in photography.

Your experience with Nat Geo, a dream come true for many of us photographers, was truly inspiring. 🙏

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