What has the Web Done to Us?

What has the web done to us? Instant information, shortened lines of communication, keep the web moving along with all kinds of vibrations. I've never been more happy to live in today's world, than here and now.

We live in a world of Facebook , Twitter and a million other websites that provide everything from day trading, sometimes, poorly sourced information to mail order brides and a portal to the web's best websites.

Music is shared. Videos are streamed. TV isn't was never on the Radio (though an amazing band) but it's now on the internet.

At 5:29am (PST) I've officially been blown away by the internet, again. Why? More after the click.

Let me rephrase the statement above. I as a photographer, have never been more happy to live in today's world, here and now.

Wait... let me rephrase that again.

I as a photographer, never been more happy, frustrated, challenged, intrigued, encouraged, inspired to live in today's world, here and now.

Let me share with you on how I got here. I work overnight for those of you who didn't read my previous post or didn't know this bit of common knowledge. About three hours ago when I finished most of my work, caught up on Hulu shows and twiddled my thumbs for a bit ; I went on a search for inspiration. So I perused about some of my favorite photography blogs:

Strobist.... Check.

LockedCog.... Check.

FFFFound!.... Check.

ThemThangs.... Check (NSFW).

Zack Arias.... Check.

Chase Jarvis Check... oooh!

I scrolled down Chase'sblog a bit and found this post about adventure.

Chase Jarvis (and many others on and off this list above) has taught me a bunch. He's let me on his frustrations, success, exciting ideas, inspirations, rants and everything in between. He's taught me about the latest gear, techniques and his projects. He's taught me to take chances,to try new things. He's taught me to be a better photographer, a better person.

You know what the best part is? I've never met Chase Jarvis. Haven't shaken his hand, haven't seen him from a distance and waved, I haven't even made eye contact with the guy. The beauty of the web is that he's done all that from a computer.

Crazy? I know. That's not even why I'm blown away. More about in Part Two.