I am dyslexic particularly when typing. I’m great at reading but pushing buttons to make thought public can be a bit tricky. Dyslexia comes from the Greek language meaning ‘difficulty with words’. It’s a symptom of a number of different information processing disorders in the brain.
I was just re-reading the former post called “Bin bags & Baguettes” and I noticed words missing and spelling mistakes. As with all posts they are proof read usually about six times (not an exaggeration) to check all is in order. I just don’t always see the obvious errors.
I didn’t realise I am dyslexic until I was well in to my forties, I just thought I was a bit stupid and had a bad memory even though I had a job managing a team of five professionals and earning twice the national average salary.
Dyslexia may have helped in my photography check out my “about me” page to see what I have achieved to date.
Post a comment saying how dyslexia has helped or hindered your photography.
Dyslexics of the world unite.
(c) AndyBeel FRPS
Hey! I think you have something here for I also have this. I know of many artists who have it. Maybe it is not a bad thing! I do know it is a pain in the bottom.
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Hi – yes dyslexia is a blessing and a curse, like not suffering from hangovers, the taxman loves it but my Liver is not so sure!
http://www.andybeelfrps.co.uk
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enjoyed your blog and photography. it took me that long to realize I am dyslexic too, very interesting. thanks -tgh-
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Hi thanks for stopping by my blog, glad you are and hopefully will continue to enjoy it. Andy
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I’m not dyslexic, but I do like the picture!
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Thank you Mudifah
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I am an overly “lexic” person (I can’t drive by a billboard on the highway without feeling to urge to read it – just addicted to letters). Yet I’ve always had a way with images. Don’t think you have to be one or the other; in fact, visual recognition ability is often what’s mainly impaired in many forms of dyslexia. However, I love your image here! Where was it taken?
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Hi Ellie – This shot was taken in Myvatn – North East Iceland in May this year a fabulous place for B&W photography.
Thanks for stopping by.
See my gallery of other Iceland pictures at http://www.andybeelfrps.co.uk
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Aha! I am with you, brother. I posted about it not long ago: http://kiwsparks.wordpress.com/2011/06/23/et-in-arcania-ego-weird-is-good/
I do think your work is marvelous, and not *just* because you’re dyslexic! 😉 Come to think of it, I posted a paean to black-and-white work not long ago too:
http://kiwsparks.wordpress.com/2011/09/29/art-in-a-tuxedo-why-black-and-white-is-the-perpetual-classic/
I’m delighted to have been introduced to your work and site via Our Mutual Friend Otto von Munchow. Will enjoy exploring and learning from you as well!
Kathryn
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Hi Kathryn – you are a talented artist much better than my pathetic attempts donkeys years ago.
Thanks for dropping by my blog.
Andy
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