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Quarry Chronicles 12ā¦: The finale - In this Iām well pleased
āThe silver-haired head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.ā
When I stumbled on this verse, it just gave a great context. It was certainly an eye opening journey, which gave me a different perspective and re-ignited the love of the process and the feeling of kapachao in my hands.
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Quarry Chronicles 11ā¦Growth
In my bid to come up with the finale image of the quarry chronicles, I had made some beautiful images of Mr. Minash as I felt my experience at the quarry would not be complete without an image that was iconic. I had taken all these before I got the one I was happy withā¦
Too many people want to know the end of the journey before they are willing to take the first step. And thatās where we have put the limit. āThere is nothing new under the sun,ā so they stay Ā back. They donāt pursue growth. They wait for the discoveries of life to come to them, and they are always disappointed. The real joy of the journey is that each step we take begins to unfold new discoveries. It is only after weāve learned new things that we can look back and realize what we didnāt knowāand how much more there is to learn. And our new knowledge and discoveries become the motivation for us to continue the journey. Before long, we begin to realize that the destination isnāt what we desire; rather, it is the growth we experience along the way. And we discover that there is no finish line. Where will your growth journey take you? I donāt know. Iāve gone farther and done much more than I ever dreamed of while growing up in this small corner of the worldā¦.Lagos. Back then I couldnāt have imagined where I am now. So take the road thatās open before you. Take a step. Make personal growth your daily habit. First, let the road take you where it leads. As you grow, begin to make choices at each juncture. Over time you will become more proactive, more directive, more intentional in where it leads you. But always remain open and teachable. Keep allowing yourself to be surprised every day. Grow into the person you have the potential to be. Youāll never regret it. Ā (Strongly adapted from John Maxwellās Developing the Leader within you 2.0)
Quarry Chronicles...9: Constantine ....Kostas for short
Kostas was the most warm and friendly. I think all my weight gain can be blamed on him. He made sure everything was ok with me. So on this day when I took his picture (above), it was his name day. In Greece, they celebrate their birthday and name day. I think that was the first time I thought about having a baptismal name....but hey Perez is good enough for me.
I had given him a bottle of Louis RoedererĀ as a friendly gift which he decided to open for us to drink. I think he was one of the people who made the experience memorable. I always appreciated when we talked about possible improvements and how workable they are. Quite an open and awesome guy I must say...awesome!!
Quarry Chroniclesā¦8: Nights & Deuces
There were nights Iād just go around and make small talk. People appreciate the little attention. Why do you think Social media is thriving? I guess we can be social without the media
Quarry Chronicles...7: Papa 2
So Mr. Thanasis; Papa 2 as he is fondly called by the workers, was like a father figure. Really got his hands dirty and was compassionate about the workers. Every ready to pour out from his experience to develop the ones he supervised.
Though he wasnāt fluent in English, I noticed something shocking...he and they guys he worked with at the pit had some kind of sign language theyād signal each other from a great distance and immediately info was clear...no need for words. I was like wow! now this is a jedi ...Iām trying to get people who even have masters from the abroad to understand my own ākenkeleā hand gestures and we are struggle with ācome againsā...this baba dey do am to awon loki and they gerrit. kai! twale....
This images were taking on his last day at the quarry. Up until his ride 30mins to his ride for the airport, he was still working like he was still a staff. People we still wondering if he was still leaving or he was pulling their legs. Never, seen such dedication. The mood wasnāt upbeat that day....cause Papa 2 was gone.
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Quarry Chronicles...6: Selling Andreas
Of all the gentlemen, Andreas was literally the last to connect with. I think it was more from the perspective where he wondered what my place was in all of this...or maybe he just wasnāt that into people. I always knew Iād get a push back and cold shoulder from him...and I kind of got used to it but didnāt relent. Eventually, the wall was broken (Iām assuming there was one...for all I know, he must have thought there was nothing).
I think it must have been after he saw the pictures I had taken of Mr. Minash. He got so excited and animated that I was surprised to see that side of him. Everyday afterwards, I was greeted with a smile. (before then...I guess I thought I was thin air...like I said, this was what was going on in my head)...Andreas, in case youāre reading this...errr...Iām sure you understand...and know what Iām talking about...lol!
So one day, he tells me..ākunle, you must take a portfolio for me with lots of pictures like Mr. Minashā . Reaching to his phone and showing me, he goes on to sayĀ ālook, on my phone I donāt even have pictures of myself, I just canāt do that selfie thingā (more like - with the kind of personality I have, I canāt be caught dead taking a selfie or posing for someoneās camera phone...so beneath me! *raising chin*) ...I must say again, thatās my own interpretation...pls I can be so imaginative so abeg leave me, its my story so you only get to hear my version. Once more Andreas, if youāre reading this...errr...you know thatās my only opinion on the reason why you donāt have any picture of anybody on your phone excepts pictures of damaged parts, equipment problems, etc. (oh gosh, Iām sure youād have my head after reading this..lol!).
Anyway, back to my point before I got distracted...So I said not to worry, kapachao and I would see what we can do. Then he goes on to say one more thing...Ā āPlease Iād like them in black and white. I think B&W makes powerful profiles.ā Oh boy! several creative sparks went off in my head...this guy has just made my day! (my dream couple will be the one that would allow me to deliver their wedding photos in B&W...hmmm... that will be the day).
So I just kept imagining the texture that would suit him, context, etc. So I told him that he shouldnāt worry Iād get those images...and I donāt want him interfering with the types of images I would create but let me have the creative freedom to capture what depicts him on a typical day. So I waited for a few days to go by so he was less aware of me and Kapachao or maybe he must have assumed I was never going to take his picture.Ā
Hereās the result of me sneaking up on him...him not noticing...him noticing...him trying to act like Iām not there...but canāt...lol!
By the way Andreas, you owe me 400 buck because you didnāt think youād look this fly. Iām collecting when next Iām up in that joint!!
Quarry Chronicles ...5: Not such a random thought
And hereās the miracle of art: when we do create just for ourselves, and we do it in the truest way possible, there might be some person that is touched in some way by your honesty. Your search for beauty. Your unflinching gaze. Your willingness to ask the hard questions. The astonishingly rare courage to be yourself.... If you search for joy in the applause or recognition of even one other person before you find it in yourself, not only might you never find it, you might discover the art you make begins to have less and less of your own voice within it. - David duChemin
Quarry Chroniclesā¦4: oNe
Nights at the quarry was filled with long walksā¦Iād pace and in a matter of an hour and half, I will clock my 10,000th step of the day. Most of all, I appreciated the clarity from those solemn walksā¦reflection and oneness. Being able to block out the noiseā¦and retrace my steps.
