Archive (bot) I can truly feel your love regarding the ear (1) in every paragraph of this thread. Every journey has different legs and this one started long before you had the opportunity to start using them.
What you wrote about the first failed attempt is a deep cut since I was in the exact same boat. Hours of anticipation that were diluted in a second too late. In your case, we are talking about months that were culminated in that product I am sure you'll have near you when you read these words.
Your description of digital images and videos vs. reality is accurate. There are not enough digital experiences that can prepare you for the real thing. It almost felt like meeting a celebrity, a plastic one wrapped in a stylish box, so many were the minutes dedicated to contemplation.
I need to write a few words about the photos you have included. Light giving way to shadows, the distortion meaning the ear (1) in a new angle. What angle? Yours, truly unique, appealing, challenging and rewarding. The ear (1) like that elusive celebrity, but after a visit to the costume designer.
You described this thread as the first chapter, of many I may say such is my hope. I hope that all the next steps in this journey, yours and the ear (1)’s can supplant what you experienced so far, what I've just read, an auspicious start to this new chapter.
