Second Week of ISP: Blossoms, Martha Cooper, and a Wedding

Today was the first day of summer in Prague. Yet the blossoms have been booming all week, the weather warm with a slight breeze, and couples making out like an armageddon will occur any minute. Is it already time to say goodbye to spring?

This week I have been attempting to focus on my ISP project (which is... going...) while enjoying some outside events as well. Some highlights were the current exhibition of Martha Cooper. Cooper is an American photographer who documented graffiti during the rebellious art rise in the 90's. Since graffiti is a huge part of the youth culture in Prague it was not surprising to see hundreds of individuals my age hanging around the exhibition.  

The following day I went to a wedding. I learned my lesson; find a good pair of shoes and do not take them off. So besides the blisters, my feet are currently emitting the lovely scent of spilled beer and whiskey. 

Prague: Start of Individual Student Project (ISP) Period

The first day of ISP period is celebrated by fog, blossoms, and the scent of Mary Jane. I will be working on a project focused on landscapes and capturing the "genuis loci", the existing spirit of the environment. Of course I will be conducting side photography projects. That is what being a photographer is, isn't it?

I touched upon topics related to previous events of the week in the following visual essay. The topics highlighted are: setting up my series in my photography class's exhibition, studying for Czech language exam, enjoying the first days of sun in months, and dealing with an American crisis while abroad. As always, enjoy!

In Memory

The world lost an amazing friend and animal lover this week. I feel extremely fortunate to have experience the moments I had with her and to know some of the special qualities which made her unique. She will forever be remembered.