Today was a day of mixed emotions. I got into RISD early this morning, and am very excited by that.
However this is overshadowed by the death of a great man, Ian Talty. Although I did not ever have the chance to meet Ian, I knew him as his alias "Joy of the Mundane," whose photography has been a part of my daily life for almost a year, and who I got to talk to through emails and messages every once in a while. He was able to capture beauty in things that most people ignore, and was a big fan of urban exploration. He was a passionate photographer and whenever I chatted with him was the most gracious and humble human being you could meet.
He died yesterday while exploring the sewer tunnels when a sudden thunderstorm swept him into the Mississppi river. He was only 30 years old. This hit especially hard since I have often visited those tunnels, and quite a few of my friends have as well. Ian will be missed by everyone he knew, and by people like me, who were only briefly acquainted with him through his artwork and quick messages. Here's a story with more info.
Be safe everyone.
R.I.P. Ian
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