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My room
Originally uploaded by Mark Brian.
Welcome to my newly rejuvenated weblog. I've recently revisited the works of Ralph Gibson which are very amazing. On a recent trip to San Jose, I stopped by the Weston gallery in Carmel and picked up a copy of his recent book "Refractions: Thoughts On Aesthetics and Photography". It was this book that got me thinking about resurrecting my weblog, combined with new efforts in making pictures, and perhaps a little writing. I hope you will enjoy the images and thoughts to come. Until my next post, take care.

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