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ajaymalghan — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:51:35 +0000

On Wednesday I’m getting my 16th surgery, a core decompression and scope of my left knee. They drill holes in the knee where the AVN has taken over then clear out any debris from the drilling. I had the same procedure less than two years ago and in 2001 as well; that batch of surgeries is why I had to leave Santa Barbara. This surgery has convinced me that this body is just a vessel and I’m just occupying it while I carve out a life for myself this time around. We know so little about this disease, it makes no sense why its come back 10 years after the prednisone brought it around. If anything its taught me to let go and take whatever life gives you, I can control nearly everything in my life other than this disease. Six surgeries in the last 2 1/2 years is nuts, I remember thinking I was going to die during my 10th surgery. Now I’m so desensitized that surgery has become a regular part of my life like making records. The reality of the situation is the world doesn’t give a fuck what you’ve been through. You have to create a great piece of art regardless of your circumstances, great art stands on its own legs over time.

I’m putting together a new collection called Lost on the Horizon. Its a different set than the one I mentioned of a couple days ago. The theme came to me today while sitting on the Beltway. Apparently Black Sabbath and 100 degree heat can instigate some great ideas. Instead of going solo like I did while creating The Long Way Home I’m using Demetri and Benj’s feedback.

If you’re thinking about Tommy Lee Jones driving across the plains looking for Javier Bardem then my job is complete.

Somewhere outside of Denver

ajaymalghan — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:21:23 +0000

Something in the new National Geographic made me think of the drive on the way to Moab. I think this shot is portfolio worthy.

Indiana

ajaymalghan — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:55:18 +0000

I’m putting together a new collection of work that’s focused on landscapes shot in film. They won’t be similar to my previous work like The Long Way Home which was conceptualized and had a broad selection of shots. These shots will be focused on the moment, time,place and the vagueness of it all. Nearly every shot was taken two summers ago as I barreled across the Midwest to get to California. I figured if I can’t create any new work that stimulates my interest than I should find that intangible missing element in my previous work. If I take away anything from this collection, its to never stop shooting film.

Perk up

ajaymalghan — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 05:50:58 +0000

Amazing how in a field of thousands of sunflowers only one was upright that night. It must have heard I was coming.

One crutch

ajaymalghan — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:36:02 +0000

I had the urge to shoot and the conditions were decent last night so I used one hand to grab a lawn chair and tripod and a crutch in the other. I heard dogs barking in the distance and it was the first time I’ve ever been shook by those sounds. Being defenseless in the middle of nowhere isn’t the best feeling in the world; creating this on the other hand…

Iowa is down the street

ajaymalghan — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:51:43 +0000

I shot the sunrise today in this corn field. Ann grew up in Iowa and even she says this area reminds her of Iowa, endless rows of corn for miles. True bliss in every way possible.

I went back tonight and this was the first shot I took, I hung around waiting for the moon to pop out but I heard dogs barking in the not so far distance. These were loud and angry dogs that didn’t seem too happy. I bolted out of there without breaking down my tripod.

Conversation Killed

ajaymalghan — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:10:27 +0000

This barn is down the street from our house but I never took shots of it until last night. I was there for about 25 minutes until a cop pulled up and asked what I was doing. I played dumb and told him I didn’t see all the trespassing signs that were extremely visible once he showed them to me with his flashlight. He said the owners asked the police to arrest anyone that trespasses, he also said there were security cameras everywhere…doesn’t it seem strange to place cameras in a place so dark you can’t see your nose? As he was pulling away he told me I could take shots on the next road down, that was a nice gesture of him considering he could have cuffed me and had my car towed. We used to pass this barn every time we go to Cedar Sinai-now I live close enough to walk to it.

SCAD

ajaymalghan — Wed, 19 May 2010 03:46:12 +0000

I met with an admissions rep from SCAD today so most of my time has been spent hastily putting together an essay and portfolio. There’s no way to say this without being cocky, but choosing what to present from my body of work is alot harder than creating it. Funny how two years ago I set out to be a concert photographer and yet none of that work is in my portfolio. I would take a field over a photo pit any day.

4-16-10

ajaymalghan — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:06:31 +0000

I started shooting at 7:00 and I got back to my car at 8:27. This left 32 minutes for me to get to PT and I still had to go home to change. Somehow I made it on time without driving like a prick. I thought Ann would go easy on me (more like I was hoping) but since all the precautions are lifted she gave me new exercises. I’m thinking her plan was to make me sore so I don’t go to Great Falls…it worked.

This picture sums up the way things are looking these days.

Alberta Cross+BRMC

ajaymalghan — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 06:38:29 +0000

I got to see these two fine bands the other night courtesy of Austin, my friend who also happens to have the deepest pocket and fiercest beard since John Henry Bonham. I love everything about Albert Cross and I’m partial because I love Austin’s playing and I love their work ethic. They opened for Oasis back in 2008 which makes me love them even more.

If you were standing near us during BRMC’s set you would have heard this…(Me)”YOU WERE RIGHT,THEY’RE LOUD AS FUCK!”(Austin) I KNOW!.(Me) “DO YOUR EARS RING ANYMORE?(Austin)”NO!”(Me) ME NEITHER AND I DON’T FEEL GOOD ABOUT IT…we then proceeded to do what most drummers once their confronted with a problem they have no solution to-shrug and go back to their beer.

I took this tonight…alot goes on in 30 seconds.