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Contours of Silence

Rostislav Gerasimov

Contours of Silence invites you to pause and reflect on the quiet connections between photography, art, haiku, and life. Born from a personal journey of exploration, this podcast offers a space to slow down and consider the deeper, often unspoken moments that shape our creative and inner worlds.Each episode is a brief, honest reflection, a thought or observation drawn from the ongoing process of creative discovery. It’s not about offering something entirely new, but rather sharing a perspective that

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6:51

Photography Of Nothing - Part 3

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2025/03/27

In this final episode of the Photography of Nothing series, I reflect on Shadows of the Outer Hebrides—a moody, low-key triptych that emerged from my evolving relationship with darkness in photography. From early struggles with confidence to embracing deep shadows and bold red hues, this episode explores artistic limitations, the power of scale, and the delicate balance between restraint and expression. Links to the

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6:36

Photography Of Nothing - Part 2

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2025/03/20

A photograph is often expected to contain something—an object, a subject, a story. But what if we let go of this need? What if emptiness itself could speak? In this episode, I return to Whispers of the Outer Hebrides, a collection of high-key images that breathe with light and space. A meditation on absence, simplicity, and the quiet resonance of images that whisper instead of shout. What happens when we begin, not by filling the frame, but by leaving it open? Link to the

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Photography Of Nothing - Part 1

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2025/03/13

There is a moment when the horizon blurs, where the sky folds into the sea, and presence dissolves into absence. In this episode, I share the journey behind Whispers of the Outer Hebrides—a shift toward abstraction, the surrender to emptiness, and the quiet pulse of an unseen voice guiding the way. It is about letting go of what we think a photograph should be and embracing the beauty of nothingness. Link to the portfolio:https://www.verseoflight.com/icm/2024/whispers-of-the-outer-hebrides Link to

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7:00

Getting Things Done vs Letting Life Be Lived

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2025/03/06

We live in a world that measures worth by output, by how much we accomplish. But somewhere beneath this relentless pursuit, life pulses with a rhythm of its own—waiting to be felt, waiting to be lived. In this episode, we explore the subtle shift from striving to surrender, from productivity to presence, from forcing action to allowing it to arise. Here, in this stillness, true creativity is born. Link to the website:https://www.verseoflight.com/ Audio Credit:"The Temperature of the Air on the

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5:55

Do we own anything?

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2025/02/27

Why do we take pictures? What drives us to capture fleeting moments? In this episode, we explore the subconscious feeling of ownership that arises when we take a photo—the illusion that we can possess a moment, a landscape, or an experience. But in doing so, do we actually detach from the very thing we seek to hold onto? Reflecting on our habitual ways of seeing, this episode invites us to pause, observe, and question what it truly means to be present.Link to the

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13:12

Single Images vs Portfolios vs Projects

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2025/02/20

Photography often begins as a pursuit of the perfect single image—an instant of perfection captured in time. But as artistic vision deepens, new ways of working emerge. In this episode, I reflect on my journey from focusing on individual images to working with cohesive portfolios and the idea of larger photographic projects. What are the advantages and challenges of each? How does our approach to photography change as we shift from one to the other? Link to the

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6:43

Space in creation of art

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2025/02/13

In a world of constant learning and endless distractions, the mind becomes too full for creativity to take root. True artistic expression requires space—an internal openness where ideas can breathe. In this episode, we explore what hinders that space, what nurtures it, and how to cultivate stillness so art can emerge naturally.Audio Credit:"The Temperature of the Air on the Bow of the Kaleetan" by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under CC BY 4.0.Link to License:

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6:42

Sensitivity and Letting Go in Art

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2025/02/06

Sensitivity is at the heart of all art forms, allowing us to connect with the world in a way that a busy mind cannot. But true sensitivity requires letting go—of memory, conclusions, and even the act of creating itself. In this episode, I reflect on how awareness in photography, haiku, meditation, and daily life nurtures artistic depth. I also explore insights from The Creative Act by Rick Rubin, which highlights how sensitivity can be both a gift and a burden.Audio Credit:"The Temperature of

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5:15

Differences Between Haiku and Photography

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2025/01/30

Photography and haiku enrich my creative journey in distinct ways. Photography engages a subconscious flow, a dance of observation and instinct, allowing presence and responsiveness. Haiku requires conscious effort—bringing feelings into words and shaping them through reflection. In this episode, I explore how these differences influence the way I experience and interpret moments, revealing the unique essence of each art form.Audio Credit:"The Temperature of the Air on the Bow of the

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2:56

Haiku and Photography

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2025/01/23

In this episode, we explore the profound connection between haiku poetry and photography, inspired by my abstract portfolio from Warsaw. Haiku, a Japanese poetic form, distills vast meaning into just 17 syllables, mirroring the precision and minimalism in photography. Each art form is a puzzle, where the unnecessary is stripped away to reveal a deeper resonance. When light, color, and form align with the artist's internal tone, a photograph, like a haiku, begins to sing. Together, they embody

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Welcome to Contours of Silence

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2025/01/16

This first episode of 'Contours of Silence' explores the motivation behind creating this podcast. It's a reflection on art, photography, haiku, and the subtle yet powerful connections between them.Why add another voice to the already vast landscape of online content?For me, it's a personal journey of creative exploration, a way to articulate thoughts and observations gathered along the way.This podcast is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and join me in contemplating the deeper

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