In his 1971 essay, The Unforeseen Wilderness, Wendell Berry calls for a visual sensitivity to place that leads to self-discovery, upon which we can “arrive at the ground at our own feet and learn to be at home.” Photography requires one to look outward, to observe the world, and to acknowledge the camera’s power and presence. But to do it well, Berry argues, an inward journey is also required. As we open up, so does the world. But creating connection takes time, an abundance of photographs, and dialogue with a trusted peer to find what might be overlooked.

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