Eadweard Muyridge’s photography made me realize that not only does every moment count, but every action within every moment also counts. First of all, I had no idea that when a horse runs there are instances when all four legs are in the air at the same time. After seeing the above picture I realized that when a horse gallops, it actually GALLOPS! This picture also does a beautiful job of illustrating just how many minor moves cause the action of a horse galloping. It makes me think about my own life and makes me more aware of the fact that every little thing I do or do not do makes a difference. It would be interesting to see different moments in my life photographed like the above. I wonder what I would see in the pictures and if they would open my eyes to things I cannot see when I look in the mirror for example – metaphorically speaking that is. Further, when the photographs from different instances are laid out together, in chronological form as in this image, they tell a story. It might be a very simple story, but it is a story nonetheless, and this highlights the fact that it is not only every moment in life that counts, it is every part that makes up the story of that moment. My resolution is to create mental images of moments in my life and reflect on them as if they were photographed and clearly laid out in front of me. Thank you much for this valuable life lesson through your art Mr. Muyridge!
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