Another Day Not Wasted, Meditations on Photography, Art, and Wildness
by Guy Tal
Another Day Not Wasted presents Guy Tal’s reflections on photography and life after leaving a lucrative but unsatisfying career to become a full-time creative photographer, writer, and wilderness explorer. Through his 36 thought-provoking essays across four subtopics—On Landscape, On Self-Expression in Photography, On Philosophical Thinking, and On Wild Experiences—he shares some of the profound events and lessons that marked his journey. Building on the success of his earlier book, More Than a Rock, Guy offers readers even deeper insights into his life as an independent artist, his thoughts about photography as a form of art and as a means to a richer and more rewarding life, and his intimate relationship with nature and with his beloved landscapes—the Colorado Plateau.
This book is not intended as a guide to photography or to any particular place. It is unequivocally non-technical and focuses instead on Guy’s contemplations, experiences, and the rewards of living a creative life. Photographers and other artists who seek a deeper engagement with natural places—and with their chosen medium—will find enlightenment and inspiration in Guy’s poetic prose and striking photography.
“Reading through Guy Tal’s new book, I made these notes: Thoughtful. Meditative. Eloquent. Both in his photographs and with his words. Understated yet profound. Consistently illuminating. When I read Guy’s essays, I see the depth of his heart and the inquisitiveness of his mind, melded together in a rare combination that lifts my soul and engenders hope that others will be inspired to follow their own artist’s path.”
~William Neill, photographer and author of Light on the Landscape
“Few people write as clearly and insightfully as Guy Tal. He’s the photographer/writer who makes me think more than anyone else. Sometimes I agree; sometimes I disagree; in all cases, I’m forced to think it through.”
~Bruce Barnbaum, photographer and author of The Art of Photography