Dr. Elliot McGucken - The Tao of Epic Landscape Photography Exalt Fine Art with the Yin-Yang Wisdom

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    https://www.californiafallcolor.com/2018/10/19/the-tao-of-epic-landscape-photography/

    Landscape photographer Elliot McGucken combines fine art with the Yin-Yang wisdom of Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching in his book, The Tao of Epic Landscape Photography.

    Elliot’s photographs are well-known to readers of California Fall Color.com, as seen in his epic capture of a North Lake sunset gracing the banner of this site.

    In his book he connects great landscape photography to following the teachings of Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu who authored the Tao Te Ching, a guide to life.

    McGucken writes, “We artists would be wise to adopt the way of the Tao and to capture nature not by seeking to conquer or dominate her, but by adapting to her shape and form as water does and by becoming one with her.

    The Tao of Epic Landscape Photography includes over 100 of Elliot McGucken’s landscape photographs and inspirational guidance.

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    @cowboyjunkie , I know it is a 6-year-old post, but if possible, I would like to request a refresh. If zen photography fails, I figure that I will need to turn to the Tao. So if you can, or somebody else can offer a mirror, it would be appreciated. 石の上にも三年 (ishi no ue nimo san nen) - a Japanese proverb that is literally "even a stone after being sat upon for 3 years, [will warm up]" or simply, "perseverance prevails". Thanks in advance.
     
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    Thank you @Coraline! As soon as my "likes" bank gets an infusion, I will get on it and start exploring my "Dao". As usual, you are quick to aid. Are you sure you are not part of the Marvel Universe and not the Neil Gaiman world?
     
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