
SHIFT INTO MANIC
Bipolar depression is also called bipolar disorder, manic-depression, and manic-depressive illness. When a person has bipolar disorder, his moods shift between two extremes. For a period of time the person experiences the symptoms of depression (the depressive phase), then his mood will shift into a period of mania (euphoria). In between these extremes, there may be a period of normal functioning. Mania is characterized by extreme elation and self-importance. During a manic phase a person will feel extreme irritability for people and occurrences that are felt to stand in his way. Energy, joy, and self-esteem are raised to irrational levels and a delusional pattern often follows.
This is how i feel about art and photography and the profound effect it has on my life. A day without music, without creativity, with out some type of camera disposable, toy, digital in my reach is a day of extreme irritability. I am at my best when I am able to roam free & shoot. The best time to date was the anticipation as I left Vegas by car en route to Utah... because it was all i ever wanted to shoot. From that trip I realised this photography thing is for me but if i can share with you. Share what I see from my perspective. Then I have left a legacy and therefore in my own small way i'VE contributed to random happiness somewhere.
If It's Asian I will love it.
If its Music I must have it.
If its Ink, I already have it
Its bright colors and whimsical characters i WILL obsess over it.
If its not suppose to belong to me i will pursue it.
But most of all if i see beauty in it I will SHOOT IT(with a camera)

PHOTO by
FlushPhotography
this is an accurate portrayal of the true me. but so is this

photo by Fly

I'm Female.
http://www.myspace.com/shift_into_manic
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A bit more about one♥two aka gudrun...
| Hometown: |
decatur |
| Occupation: |
GIRL FRIDAY |
| Interests: |
photography,
reading,
photograms,
soccer,
play station,
collecting miscellaneous items( stamps,
used postcards,
food stamps,
metro tokens,
diamond earrings,
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| Favorite Books & Authors: |
Chuck Palahunick,
L.A. Banks,
Patricia Cromwell,
Truman Capote,
Cornel West,
John Sandford,
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| Favorite Movies, Stars & Directors: |
Breakfast at Tiffany's,
The Great Escape,
Cash McCall,
Prey for Rock N Roll,
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider,
Tombstone,
Black and white,
3way,
Equilibrium,
land of the dead,
something new,
layer cake,
wanderland,
the saint,
batman returns,
the patriot,
angel eyes,
dance with me,
men in grey flannel suits,
Otto Premingers : In harm's way,
Eastern Promises,
Carlito's way.Blade trinity,
Blade,
The 5th Element,
The breakfast club,
Purple Rain,
Graffiti Bridge,
Bullit,
Love with a proper stranger,
Bullitt,
Okay anything with Steve Mcqueen,
George Peppard,
Patricia Clarkston,
Parker Posey,
or Gina Gershon. Anything dealing with zombies or vampires. Oh and fast cars Deathproof( 2nd half of Grindhouse) FAst & Furious:Tokyo Drift,
and cheesy dance movies: Honey,
Step Up,
Center Stage,
DrumLine,
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| Favorite Music & Artists: |
everything.... bubblegum pop-- to industrial~~~16volt,
teargas & plateglass,
janet jackson,
goldfrapp,
citizen cope,
lucero,
robert palmer,
floetry,
the roots,
feist,
vassy,
thelonius monk,
le tigre,
count basie,
louis jordan,
dinah washington,
justin timberlake,
motley crue,
journey,
air,
gang of 4,
yo yo ma,
nikka costa,
paul oakenfold,
fatboy slim,
earth wind and fire,
aretha franklin,
tiffany,
susie q,
jodeci,
the bangles,
elle ven,
Mary J blige,
PRINCE,
Prince and the Revolution,
Morris Day and the Time,
The Souls of Mischeif,
A tribe called Quest,
Monie Love,
kenna,
the dresden dolls,
sia,
shelby lynn,
teedra moses,
meiko,
lupe fiasco,
aerosmith,
smith,
the who,
squarepushes,
tricky,
grease,
john mayer,
jack johnson,
miles davis,
KENNA,
janelle monae,
deep cotton,
random rabbit,
death on two wheels,
the ringers,
days ahead,
portishead,
daft punk,
the jets,
lynda lydell,
joe tex,
led zepplin,
van halen,
siouxsie and the banshees,
concrete blonde,
mark morrison,
outkast,
cee-lo,
erkah badu,
and my own voice,
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Testimonials
tressness says:
"My close friend. I cannot thank her enough. We are that same on the inside in many many ways. Her work is unique and deliberate, two traits that are hard to find in this digital age. Her strength, her heart, and her vision make me PROUD to say that we are friends.
MALAS NINAS FOR VIDA!
xoxo."
TheLastUnicornJAM says:
"Gudrun's photography has inspired me in so many ways. She has a genuine LOVE for art and beauty of all kinds, especially the camera. Her love shines best in her film photographs. She is not afraid to be herself and allows that to reflect in her work. She is brave enough to experiment with different techniques, types of photography, an other things to perfect her craft, while still remaining faithful to what she does best. I have watched her work grow (with our friendship) over the time that I've known her, and I am never short of amazed. I am grateful that God has brought her into my life and for all the things she has taught me, and I aspire to achieve the level of sincerity and talent she shows with each photo she posts."
TrentChau says:
"I/Gitcha :) comes out to me as a passionate, outgoing, charismatic, and just plain great tall white girl.
Wait a minute...
Wrong profile.
I/Gitcha :) comes out to me as just plain awesome! :) I've had the pleasure of meeting her a few times, and I'm impressed not only by the person but the art and vision that comes out of her tough little rollergirl self. Just yesterday while looking over Mark's shoulder at the AGP pool, we saw one of I/Gitcha's film pictures and it was just vibrant, well composed, and great.
Now this opinion may change, but right now I would buy again, a+++++."
kajatl says:
"It's difficult to describe Ima as she doesn't fit into ANY box whatsoever. Soulful. Jovial. Manic. Artsy. Crazy. Sexy. Cool. At easy in front or back of the camera, and a just a wonderful human being. Her work speaks for itself."
cMacSutt says:
"a very personable person"
Legendary Classic says:
"Ima has passion and understanding on levels others have to study to at best imitate.
Her eyes are laden with deep soul and strong femininity.
You could really loose yourself in her stream.
Thanks for sharing youself with us Ima."
The Rocketeer says:
"I haven't known Ima Gitcha for very long, but I can tell you a few things I have learned about her:
- She knows photography
- She's fun to be around
- She's a good judge of character
- She's independent
- She's got it going for her
- She has a wide range of knowledge
- She can carry a conversation
- She finds beauty and documents it with her camera
- She keeps a sketchbook
- She has two brothers that she keeps in line
- She's beautiful inside and out
- She's a great model
- She likes dogs
- She isn't prejudiced
- She wants to make a difference in the world
- She spouts wisdom
- She loves her mother and father
- She's a good friend to have
- She can out skate you on the roller rink!
- Did I tell you she is beautiful?
- She won't let you drive home drunk
- She can spot a liar
- She has a beautiful voice
- She has lots of friends that care for her
- She counts me as one of those friends"
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