Roland Barthes’ Camera Lucida (1980) is a meditation on photography, memory, and mortality, exploring how images evoke personal and emotional responses. Barthes introduces the concept of punctum, the detail in a photograph that “pricks” or touches the viewer, creating a deep, intimate connection. Like Barthes, my work investigates stillness and presence through photography and poetry, attending to fleeting moments, subtle gestures, and transient experiences. His ideas resonate with my practice by emphasizing how careful observation and emotional engagement can transform ordinary imagery into something deeply personal and reflective.