Primary focus will be self-discovery and spirituality
Monthly Meetings on Zoom
Private Email Listserver for the Group
No Fees
No Contests
Only one Rule: be kind to each other
Introduction
The emphasis of this study is on self-discovery. Photography is used as a medium to express and explore our inner-self and to connect us to the world around us.
We usually render in art what we relate to the most. We will explore the relationship of photography to issues of ourselves, our relationships to others, and the world around us. These issues are a part of us and will be present in our creative artwork.
If you don't know anything about photography, you can use a cell phone to take photos or you can sketch, paint, draw, arrange music, or any form of artwork that calls to you. If you want to advance your photography skills and/or learn astronomy, Dr. Allocca can provide further instruction. The focus of this program is to find expression for your authentic spiritual self.
Monthly Meetings
Monthly Meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of the month between 7-8 pm eastern time via Zoom. Email Dr John if you are interested in joining the group.
Self-Discovery Course
The journey will follow the path of the Ancient Wheel of Four Directions, a living tool as we travel to each direction. The attributes of the Ancient Wheel of Four Directions varies from culture to culture. Some common thoughts are the principle that life is a circle and that the four directions stand for North, South, East and West with Mother Earth being below and Father Sky being above. The Wheel can be seen as a mirror that lets us see inside ourselves and our society in order to develop, realize, and become our potential. As we grow, we change like the seasons, passing through the sections of the circle, learning from each direction.
BrainicityTM Brain Biofield Enhancement is an optional part of this journey. BrainicityTM Brain Biofield Enhancement generates a unique waveform with a specific number of harmonics. This special waveform at different frequencies are fed into the brain via headphones.
Note: all of the information in this book is contained in Dr. Allocca's 3-Point Wellness Program book.
Dr. John A. Allocca, Copyright 2022
ISBN 9798831915679
172 - 6" x 9" pages
Everyone wants inner peace. It is the lack of inner peace that causes hatred and violence. For thousands of years various disciplines have structured long studies, mentoring, and meditations of some sort to achieve the goal of inner peace. Most of these disciplines are found in eastern cultures. The fast-paced western society has shown little interest in them, with some small exceptions. What is the solution? The solution or part of the solution is to develop a methodology that comprises of technology and some aspects of the various disciplines that will be useful and of interest to people in western society.
Almost everyone in western society has a cell phone with a camera, which makes photography easy. Photography is a tool used in this methodology to to explore what people feel inside. Any camera or cell phone can be used. What are you called to photograph? What emotions does the photograph bring to the surface? How does it make you feel? This book will help to guide you through this process. This book contains two of Dr. Allocca's personal journeys: 2009 and 2018. A 2019 addendum has been added to the book.
Dr. Allocca is a medical research scientist and biophysicist with many years of personal experience in photography and with some knowledge of Buddhism, Shamanism, Yoga, self-discovery, and personal growth.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Brain Biofield Technology
The Genesis Meditation
The Journey Started in Sedona
Photographic Journeying
Journey to the East 2009
Journey to the South 2009
Journey to the West 2009
Journey to the North 2009
Journey to the East 2018
Journey to the South 2018
Journey to the West 2018
Journey to the North 2018
Your Personal Journey Guidance - Part 1 - Beginning with a Camera
Your Personal Journey Guidance - Part 2 - Beginning Assignments
Your Personal Journey Guidance - Part 3 - East
Your Personal Journey Guidance - Part 4 - South
Your Personal Journey Guidance - Part 5 - West
Your Personal Journey Guidance - Part 6 - North
Your Personal Journey Guidance - Part 7 - Journey Reflection
Addendum 2019
Addendum 2020
Addendum 2021
Addendum 2022
All of the photos and diagrams in this book are in full color.
Introduction to Astronomy and Photography (Black and White Book)
Dr. John A. Allocca, Copyright 2017
ISBN 978-1547107346
161 - 6" x 9" pages
This book covers the basics of astronomy and photography
Table of Contents:
Part 1 - Astronomy Basics
Introduction
Learning Astronomy
Binoculars
Binocular Collimation
Telescopes and Spotting Scopes
Magnification
Field of View
Light Gathering
Tripods and Mounts
Filters
Polar Alignment with an Equatorial Mount
Star Charts for the Northern Hemisphere
Constellations
Moon Phases
Perspective of Earth and the Universe
Part 2 - Photography Basics
Photography Basics
Astrophotography
DSLR Astrophotography
Backyard Bird Photography
A Beginner's Guide to Imaging the Moon
The Long and Winding Path to Heaven, Olivebridge, NY, 2004
The Rocky Fall, West Hurley, NY, 2004
The Power Within, 2005
- The child represents the power of love
- The flower represents the power of beauty
- The tiger represents the power of tanacity
Autumn Sunset, Northport, NY, 2008
Falcon, Saugerties, NY, 2009
Hawk, Saugerties, NY, 2009
Owl, Saugerties, NY, 2009
The First Buds of Spring, Northport, NY, 2009
The Moon, Northport, NY, 2017
Clouds, Northport, NY, 2008
If you can't beat them. Join them... If there be clouds. Image the moon with clouds...
Northport, NY, 2017
One more time - If you can't beat them. Join them...
Northport, NY, 2017
Solar Eclipse 8/21/2017, 2:18 pm DST, (72% totality was 2:46 pm), Northport, NY