Today’s guest is Eric Donovan - Professor of Astrophysics at University of Calgary and photographer! In today’s episode I continue my chat with Eric Donovan. As a scientist, Eric’s had a variety of life experiences that have framed a pretty interesting relationship with the world. We’ll discuss how humans interact with each other through social fictions; we’ll get his thoughts on the aurora - Eric says the aurora itself is just a scientific tool that reflects the magnetosphere - which  reflects the health of the earth itself; And we’ll get a glimpse of how valuing happiness gave his Dene guide purpose in life.

It’s interesting to think about defining people by one aspect of their life. The assumption that a photographer only cares about their camera and the quality of their exposures is… frankly.. insulting. What drives art and creativity is dimension and depth. And how can we lay claim to either if we aren’t interesting in EVERYTHING around us? So I have to ask… what books and non-photography avenues are you interested in? Have you read a book on science or sociology or… book binding? Do you craft? This week my challenge for you is to take a peek at something besides your camera that you’re passionate about. Let me know how this does or may in the future influence your creativity.

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