Some of the text in this article along with the featured image is from the ESV Psalms Photography Edition and Tim Kellner’s website.
When were you last in Ireland? Never? When will you be going there? Hopefully someday? Until then the ESV Psalms Photography Edition is just what you need to keep on your coffee table or night stand so that you can begin your solo exploration of the scenery and culture of Ireland. Just a beautiful destination picture book? No way! This book feeds your spirit with inspiring psalm passages.
The Psalms invite readers to explore a wide array of metaphors, themes and emotions through the experiences of God’s people. The ESV Psalms, Photography Edition seeks to portray the beauty of this beloved book of the Bible by featuring the text of each psalm alongside captivating original photography of the Irish landscape. Below are just 3 of the beautiful photos you’ll find in this book.
(CREDIT: Photographer: Tim Kellner. These 3 photos have been modified from the originals so that they fit uniformly square on this webpage.)
Each passage is displayed with a photograph tying into the theme of the text, capturing scenery of rolling meadows, flowing streams, and sweeping coastlines. Ideal for personal reflection, the ESV Psalms, Photography Edition showcases the magnificence of God’s creation and immerses readers in his Word.
PICTURES THAT TELL A STORYTELLER’S STORY
The incredible photography in this book was shot by photographer and filmmaker Tim Kellner based in New York. The photography included in this book contains images from multiple trips to Ireland. Each photo was chose to visually convey the content and themes of the psalm it is paired with.
He travels the world capturing images and sounds to create personal pieces of work and also work for commercial clients such as Google, Airbnb, Burberry, Lexus and WWF. His combination of skills allow him to create full photo/video projects by himself or play an individual role within a larger team. His work includes remote landscapes as well as people and urban life.
His work communicates the energy of connecting with others along with the flavor of destinations and culture explored (Paradise Lost) and the power of solitude in going solo (Winter Islands).
You can be a storyteller too. Tim uses a variety of high end professional equipment to take pictures and shoot video. However, today’s consumer technology makes it easier than ever before for the everyday person, YOU, to record images and sound with impressive quality and then combine those media elements with your own story that God gives you. And, while legally using a specific translation of the Bible like the ESV requires copyright permission, we encourage you to regularly read several versions of the Bible and then prayerfully compose your own unique and personal translation to use in your own story.
Want to be used by God to be a storyteller of your own travels? Access one of our Go Tell Your Story sessions to get help with planning, equipment, technique, editing, sharing and more.
