Comments on: Wonderstruck http://www.erikablumenfeld.com/2009/01/28/wonderstruck/ The artwork, photojournalism, and projects of internationally exhibiting artist and Guggenheim Fellow, Erika Blumenfeld. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:16:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Daeryl & Stevehttp://www.erikablumenfeld.com/2009/01/28/wonderstruck/#comment-181 Daeryl & Steve Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:55:28 +0000 https://www.thepolarproject.com/blog/?p=317#comment-181 You are absolutely radiant in sub-zero! You are an awe inspiring reminder of the infinite possibilities attainable when following one’s dream! You are absolutely radiant in sub-zero! You are an awe inspiring reminder of the infinite possibilities attainable when following one’s dream!

]]> By: Lauren Wyliehttp://www.erikablumenfeld.com/2009/01/28/wonderstruck/#comment-180 Lauren Wylie Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:54:46 +0000 https://www.thepolarproject.com/blog/?p=317#comment-180 Erika! I remember that wonderstruck feeling so well and it makes me so happy to know that you are there seeing firsthand what I've tried to explain in so many conversations! I know you understand now why I say that Antarctica is a cross between heaven and another planet. I am sorry we didn't get a chance to speak before you left...I'll be tracking you on the blog and am thrilled for you! Much love, Lauren Erika! I remember that wonderstruck feeling so well and it makes me so happy to know that you are there seeing firsthand what I’ve tried to explain in so many conversations! I know you understand now why I say that Antarctica is a cross between heaven and another planet. I am sorry we didn’t get a chance to speak before you left…I’ll be tracking you on the blog and am thrilled for you!

Much love,
Lauren

]]> By: Larry Gogahttp://www.erikablumenfeld.com/2009/01/28/wonderstruck/#comment-179 Larry Goga Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:51:46 +0000 https://www.thepolarproject.com/blog/?p=317#comment-179 Congratulations Erika! You finally made it. For someone who's always so cold, I'm surprised to see you standing there with your gloves off. I see from your equipment list that you didn't/couldn't bring a digital audio recorder. But I'm sure the Panasonic camera will serve you well and record some wonderful audio. I can't wait to see and hear bits and pieces of what you've been able to collect. Be safe, travel safe and don't forget to come home again. From the "Land of Enchantment" to the "Land of Extremes", Hasta la Vista! Larry Congratulations Erika! You finally made it. For someone who’s always so cold, I’m surprised to see you standing there with your gloves off.

I see from your equipment list that you didn’t/couldn’t bring a digital audio recorder. But I’m sure the Panasonic camera will serve you well and record some wonderful audio. I can’t wait to see and hear bits and pieces of what you’ve been able to collect.

Be safe, travel safe and don’t forget to come home again. From the “Land of Enchantment” to the “Land of Extremes”, Hasta la Vista!

Larry

]]> By: Brian Bixbyhttp://www.erikablumenfeld.com/2009/01/28/wonderstruck/#comment-178 Brian Bixby Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:27:03 +0000 https://www.thepolarproject.com/blog/?p=317#comment-178 Amazing landscapes Erika! It's nice to follow your journey via images and text as I sit in my heated apartment ;) Looks cold!! Amazing landscapes Erika! It’s nice to follow your journey via images and text as I sit in my heated apartment ;) Looks cold!!

]]> By: Lauren Klotzmanhttp://www.erikablumenfeld.com/2009/01/28/wonderstruck/#comment-177 Lauren Klotzman Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:43:07 +0000 https://www.thepolarproject.com/blog/?p=317#comment-177 CONGRATS ERIKA! You've made it! And I must say that I'm incredibly jealous. It looks absolutely phenomenal, in every way. -lk CONGRATS ERIKA! You’ve made it!

And I must say that I’m incredibly jealous. It looks absolutely phenomenal, in every way.

-lk

]]> By: Jennifer Lanehttp://www.erikablumenfeld.com/2009/01/28/wonderstruck/#comment-176 Jennifer Lane Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:33:08 +0000 https://www.thepolarproject.com/blog/?p=317#comment-176 So happy to see you are there! Thanks for showing us... So happy to see you are there! Thanks for showing us…

]]> By: David Hirschihttp://www.erikablumenfeld.com/2009/01/28/wonderstruck/#comment-175 David Hirschi Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:53:15 +0000 https://www.thepolarproject.com/blog/?p=317#comment-175 Seeing the last of these photos arrive in my inbox this morning, my first thought was how right it is that you are there and how right this project. Perhaps a strange comparison, but the Antarctic landscape reminds me of the similar stark beauty of unpopulated areas in New Mexico. And I'm also wonderstruck as the true shines through when our thoughts and obsessions are blasted away by the beauty of this miraculous planet we inhabit. BTW, good luck with Merleau-Ponty! Can't think of a better book to take with you to the end of the world. Seeing the last of these photos arrive in my inbox this morning, my first thought was how right it is that you are there and how right this project.

Perhaps a strange comparison, but the Antarctic landscape reminds me of the similar stark beauty of unpopulated areas in New Mexico. And I’m also wonderstruck as the true shines through when our thoughts and obsessions are blasted away by the beauty of this miraculous planet we inhabit.

BTW, good luck with Merleau-Ponty! Can’t think of a better book to take with you to the end of the world.

]]> By: Karen Bernsteinhttp://www.erikablumenfeld.com/2009/01/28/wonderstruck/#comment-174 Karen Bernstein Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:50:46 +0000 https://www.thepolarproject.com/blog/?p=317#comment-174 Dear Erika -- Hooray! It was so uplifting to read your blog while slogging away at work in NYC with Mateo sick. I can't believe you've gone from one extremely arid climate to another but at least now you wear long underwear. Some cute guys on that team of your's. xoxo, Karen Dear Erika — Hooray! It was so uplifting to read your blog while slogging away at work in NYC with Mateo sick. I can’t believe you’ve gone from one extremely arid climate to another but at least now you wear long underwear. Some cute guys on that team of your’s.

xoxo, Karen

]]> By: Davidhttp://www.erikablumenfeld.com/2009/01/28/wonderstruck/#comment-173 David Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:29:50 +0000 https://www.thepolarproject.com/blog/?p=317#comment-173 No need for words. Let the light continue to speak. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey. No need for words. Let the light continue to speak. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey.

]]> By: Susan Bernofskyhttp://www.erikablumenfeld.com/2009/01/28/wonderstruck/#comment-172 Susan Bernofsky Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:00:29 +0000 https://www.thepolarproject.com/blog/?p=317#comment-172 These images are breathtaking, Erika, thank you so much for sharing them with us. Hope you're keeping warm somehow. These images are breathtaking, Erika, thank you so much for sharing them with us. Hope you’re keeping warm somehow.

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