Thursday, September 30, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Poems by Hissan M.
"just a thought #29"
Watch em' as they build ego's the size of cathedrals
they sharpen the human appitite to the point were it can split
atoms
with it's own desire
taking money from guilty clients while feeling your spirit break
the only thing that's truly free is the water upon your face
a defiant form of saying fuck you
with a sweet after taste
message to the week, pray for the better days for which you
seek
by Hissan Mock
"thinking outside my window part.1"
I came into the world, unexpected so as long I can remember
I've been free
Known as the child with limitless potential but my suicidal thoughts
would never let me be
I came into the world, unexpected
that's why my parents wasen't really ready for me
my mother's stress, along with my father's cocain residue played a part
in my behavior
but the angel's knew following destruction just wasen't for me
the world couldn't fully understand
the plan's God had for me
so I'll lend my words through my writtings and plant seeds
that only vibrant minds can see
I came into the world, unexpected
like orgasims during child birth
it took me years to fully understand my worth
and even though I was unexpected, I manifested into
into what you see today a king
with no Boundaries
that randomly let his mind go free
by Hissan Mock
Watch em' as they build ego's the size of cathedrals
they sharpen the human appitite to the point were it can split
atoms
with it's own desire
taking money from guilty clients while feeling your spirit break
the only thing that's truly free is the water upon your face
a defiant form of saying fuck you
with a sweet after taste
message to the week, pray for the better days for which you
seek
by Hissan Mock
"thinking outside my window part.1"
I came into the world, unexpected so as long I can remember
I've been free
Known as the child with limitless potential but my suicidal thoughts
would never let me be
I came into the world, unexpected
that's why my parents wasen't really ready for me
my mother's stress, along with my father's cocain residue played a part
in my behavior
but the angel's knew following destruction just wasen't for me
the world couldn't fully understand
the plan's God had for me
so I'll lend my words through my writtings and plant seeds
that only vibrant minds can see
I came into the world, unexpected
like orgasims during child birth
it took me years to fully understand my worth
and even though I was unexpected, I manifested into
into what you see today a king
with no Boundaries
that randomly let his mind go free
by Hissan Mock
Monday, September 13, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
NAS "black zombie"
The day I was amazed, and fell in love with hip hop.
this song truly was a jewl.
Yo, you believe when they say we ain't shit, we can't grow?
All we are is dope dealers, and gangstas and hoes?
And you believe when they be tellin you lie, all on the media?
They make the world look crazy to keep you inside?
Why you listen when the teachers at school
know you a young single parent out strugglin, they think you a fool
Give your kids bad grades and put 'em in dumber classes
Killin shorty future, I wonder how do we last it
Underground in they casket? Ancestors turnin
I'm learnin somethin every day, there is no Lazareth
Words like God is Greek or Latin
So if you study Egypt, you'll see the truth written by the masters
My niggaz is chillin, gettin high, relaxin
Envisionin, ownin shit, yo it can happen
What do we own? Not enough land, not enough homes
Not enough banks, to give a brother a loan
What do we own? The skin on our backs, we run and we ask
for reperations, then they hit us with tax
And insurance if we live to be old, what about now?
So stop bein controlled, we black zombies
[Chorus: (sung)]
Walkin talkin dead, though we think we're livin (black zombies)
We just copy-cat, followin the system (black zombies)
Walkin talkin dead, though we think we're livin (black zombies)
We just copy-cat, followin the system (black zombies)
[Nas]
Aiyyo we trapped in our own brain, fuck behind bars
We've already gone insane
They've already gave up, cut our own heads offs
Stab our own backs and dream too much
without fulfillin reality; too greedy and
can't have one or two chains, we need three of dem
Can't have one or two guns without squeezin 'em
on our own people and, fuck black leaders
cause whites ain't got none leadin them, the rhythm is cosmic
Nas is divinity, the deity's prophetless
All get down and get up
Victims walkin 'round with Down's Syndrome, all stuck
Faintin, shoutin, catchin Holy Ghost in church
Scared to do it for ourselves 'less we see somebody doin it first
We begged, we prayed, petitioned and demostrated
Just to make another generation - black zombies
[Chorus]
[Nas]
You scared to be yourself, cause you in a trance
Feel free, hear the music and dance
If you cared what they think, why wear what they wear, just for you
Dumb niggaz with long beards like they Arabs or Jews
or from Israel, (?)bish'meal Allah, el-rachman, el-Rahim (?)
Islam's a beautiful thing
And Christian and Rastafari, helps us to bring
peace against the darkness, which is unGodly
So what's the black man's true religion, who should we follow?
Use your own intuition, you are tommorrow
[roaring] .. that's the sound of the beast
I'm a Columbia record slave, so get paid
Control your own destiny, you are a genius
Don't let it happen to you like it did to me, I was a black zombie
[Chorus]
[Nas]
Wake up! Black zombies in a spell for more than fo'-hundred years
Ghetto niggaz won't have it no mo', can I get a witness?
Why listen to somebody else tell you how to do it
when you can do it yourself; it's all in you, do it, do it
Do it niggaz..
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Advice For Aspiring Photographers, Randall Slavin
I got these from the great website http://photodino.wordpress.com/.
The surest way to become a photographic trend setter is to completely disregard all photographic trends.
Do ONLY what you want to do. People who don’t understand are not your target clientele / audience. So what?
In your quest to create the best images you can, don’t forget that sometimes it’s the snapshots that mean the most.
The only photos we can ever really regret are the ones we never make. Stop thinking about shooting, and shoot!
Your photographic style should not be determined by fear of trying new things. “Scared” is not a style.
Never apologize or make excuses for your work. We are rarely as good or bad as we think we are.
Work with your personality, not against it. It’s OK to be shy in your sessions. Learn to make it work for you.
Shoot what intimidates you. Seek out the subjects/sessions that are hardest for you. That’s how we grow.
When in doubt, simplify.
There is only photographic rule that should never be broken: respect your subjects.
You can either build your business by having a unique style – or by being the cheapest. Which sounds more fun?
Don’t worry that you aren’t creative enough. Express yourself deeply and allow your work to be what it is.
Perfectionism and high standards are not the same thing. Perfectionism is ego with a dash of self-doubt.
Nobody but you can make your photographs. If you don’t do it, no one will, and those moments will be lost.
A portrait session is a beautiful dance between photographer and subject; if either doesn’t participate, it’s just a recital.
Photograph according to your own artistic compass, and gain the clients who value it. Never apologize for your style.
If at first you don’t succeed, you probably need a light meter.
You do not need the latest and greatest gear. It’s an expensive distraction. Learn to effectively use what you have.
Know your technique so you can forget about it. Luck is nice, but a terrifying thing to rely on.
A successful portrait is a side effect of a strong human connection. What are you giving for your subjects to respond to?
Sharpness is overrated. There’s a place for a gentle, subtle print. Eyelashes do not have to look like weapons.
Every time you photograph someone, you tell them, “You’re important enough to remember.” Make the most of it.
There is perfection in imperfection. Don’t be afraid to show character and experience in your subject’s faces.
Your technique should never upstage your subject. It should enhance the image, not take over.
Photographers need to be photographed. It teaches us empathy for our subjects. It isn’t easy to be in front of the lens.
There is no such thing as bad light. There is only light that is used badly.
It matters little how great your portraits are if your clients don’t have fun. The session should be its own reward.
A great portrait is a side effect of a strong human connection. Be a person first, a photographer second.
It does not matter how good your post processing is if you start with a badly lit image! Good lighting is KEY.
Everything you need to know about lighting can be learned from your catchlights and shadows. You must know how to read them!
(my favorite is
'Every time you photograph someone, you tell them, “You’re important enough to remember.” Make the most of it.') Randall Slavin
( I had to place this knowlwegde on my page especially for a Aspiring Photographer like myself)
The surest way to become a photographic trend setter is to completely disregard all photographic trends.
Do ONLY what you want to do. People who don’t understand are not your target clientele / audience. So what?
In your quest to create the best images you can, don’t forget that sometimes it’s the snapshots that mean the most.
The only photos we can ever really regret are the ones we never make. Stop thinking about shooting, and shoot!
Your photographic style should not be determined by fear of trying new things. “Scared” is not a style.
Never apologize or make excuses for your work. We are rarely as good or bad as we think we are.
Work with your personality, not against it. It’s OK to be shy in your sessions. Learn to make it work for you.
Shoot what intimidates you. Seek out the subjects/sessions that are hardest for you. That’s how we grow.
When in doubt, simplify.
There is only photographic rule that should never be broken: respect your subjects.
You can either build your business by having a unique style – or by being the cheapest. Which sounds more fun?
Don’t worry that you aren’t creative enough. Express yourself deeply and allow your work to be what it is.
Perfectionism and high standards are not the same thing. Perfectionism is ego with a dash of self-doubt.
Nobody but you can make your photographs. If you don’t do it, no one will, and those moments will be lost.
A portrait session is a beautiful dance between photographer and subject; if either doesn’t participate, it’s just a recital.
Photograph according to your own artistic compass, and gain the clients who value it. Never apologize for your style.
If at first you don’t succeed, you probably need a light meter.
You do not need the latest and greatest gear. It’s an expensive distraction. Learn to effectively use what you have.
Know your technique so you can forget about it. Luck is nice, but a terrifying thing to rely on.
A successful portrait is a side effect of a strong human connection. What are you giving for your subjects to respond to?
Sharpness is overrated. There’s a place for a gentle, subtle print. Eyelashes do not have to look like weapons.
Every time you photograph someone, you tell them, “You’re important enough to remember.” Make the most of it.
There is perfection in imperfection. Don’t be afraid to show character and experience in your subject’s faces.
Your technique should never upstage your subject. It should enhance the image, not take over.
Photographers need to be photographed. It teaches us empathy for our subjects. It isn’t easy to be in front of the lens.
There is no such thing as bad light. There is only light that is used badly.
It matters little how great your portraits are if your clients don’t have fun. The session should be its own reward.
A great portrait is a side effect of a strong human connection. Be a person first, a photographer second.
It does not matter how good your post processing is if you start with a badly lit image! Good lighting is KEY.
Everything you need to know about lighting can be learned from your catchlights and shadows. You must know how to read them!
(my favorite is
'Every time you photograph someone, you tell them, “You’re important enough to remember.” Make the most of it.') Randall Slavin
( I had to place this knowlwegde on my page especially for a Aspiring Photographer like myself)
drop the science
Walker Evans, American Photographer (1903-1975)
“Whether he is an artist or not, the photographer is a joyous sensualist, for the simple reason that the eye traffics in feelings, not in thoughts.”
Friday, September 3, 2010
what up!!!
What's going on people's! It's been a while since I've spoken to y'all. for the past months, I've been in deep thought. Discovering things about myself good, bad, and the ugly. Realising patience is better than chasing after what I want I'm starting to understand things more clearly than I did when I was a young lad lol I'm twenty four years old. And I'm approching the world with a chess game mindframe meaning never be on the defensive or offensive too much but remain ten steps ahead of what's in front of you.
"Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars" - Kahlil Gibran
"Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars" - Kahlil Gibran
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