Alchemy

I've listened to "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho a couple of times. I really enjoy the story. Of course, the book can be taken on many levels. On a literal level, alchemy can be taken for the pursuit of the Philosopher's Stone and the Elixir of Life. The process of creating the Philosopher's Stone is a process of purification. I suppose for me, photography is about the process.  It's ongoing, never static.  Things change.  I change.