Whilst working on the project I looked at the wide range of sources, mostly
philosophy and literature, for inspiration. Some helpful ideas were also found
in the classical and children’s literature, for example, ‘Moominland in Winter’
by Tove Jansson and ‘Dandelion Wine’ by Ray Bradbury. I also used
references from some photography-specific sources, such as Susan Sontag’s
“On photography”.
I looked at some images and work of other photographers (such as John
Blakemore) and painters though I tried not to spend too much time doing this
as it sometimes inhibits my own thought process.
Below is a selection of quotes that helped me to develop my ideas on the
theme.
The world remains ever the same.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
That though the radiance which was once so bright be now forever taken from
my sight. Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendour in the grass,
glory in the flower. We will grieve not; rather find strength in what remains
behind.
William Wordsworth
After you have exhausted what there is in business, politics, conviviality, and
so on - have found that none of these finally satisfy, or permanently wear -
what remains? Nature remains.
Walt Whitman Quotes, reading sources and images
