After an absence from doing photography on a regular basis I decided to do a-picture-a-day-for-a-year project. As a direction I am attempting to use modern images where possible to relate times in my photographic past. As I am no longer a spring chicken, I can get philosophical some times. As a Christian I often see God possibly using me and my photography to send short messages.
I hope you enjoy these images as much as I have enjoyed making them around Monroe, NC.
TheElmo
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
214: Door and Columns
Regressing to last Sundays photo shoot. In case you have not noticed I tend to be drawn to old run down stuff. I wonder if that is some internal reflection of myself?
Hmmm.... I have to think how I should word this...
Don't misunderstand. It speaks to me.
The door (for some reason) sits ajar. I didn't notice this shot either - as I have mentioned earlier. Again, good eye.
Why is the door open? Maybe the top hinge has loosened. Anyway, it is almost like the door is sad that it is old and unused. It almost begs to have college girls or guys passing its way to and from class and parties as it claps shut and the hinges growl. It longs to have a someone bring there date home and walk her to the door and hold it open for her. A quick kiss before anyone notices as the screen door is held open by a foot while their in full embrace before the main door is opened. It wishes for a time of modesty before everyone just barged in and went to bed with one another. A time when front porch visiting was prevalent. A time when the screen door was "involved" with the going-ons. Engaged and committed to those who swung it open or peered through it. It sits ajar, waiting, almost hoping to be used again.
I'm ramblin' again. Sorry. I wish of simpler times and use your pictures (and mine) to express that fact.
The picture is good. I know it isn't, because the tripod was in the trunk when this was taken, but it looks like an HDR done right as opposed to being cartoon-eee. Very nice job on the editing.
Isn't it amazing how someting so simple as a screen door sitting open can appeal to someone in ways that you would have never imagined? Let's face it, this is a good photo, but it's simple. Not meaning that in a bad way. It reminds us that we should notice and photograph the simple things in life so that we may allow the opportunity for someone to enjoy it in ways unimagined - and to reflect unto themselves in ways we may not understand when the shutter clicks. Most may not document their thoughts in a blog or on flickr via comments, but the feelings are still there and I feel that it is our duty to provide a conduit for each others emotions to surface. It's a thankless job. Thank you. S
Door and Columns
Hmmm.... I have to think how I should word this...
ReplyDeleteDon't misunderstand. It speaks to me.
The door (for some reason) sits ajar. I didn't notice this shot either - as I have mentioned earlier. Again, good eye.
Why is the door open? Maybe the top hinge has loosened. Anyway, it is almost like the door is sad that it is old and unused. It almost begs to have college girls or guys passing its way to and from class and parties as it claps shut and the hinges growl. It longs to have a someone bring there date home and walk her to the door and hold it open for her. A quick kiss before anyone notices as the screen door is held open by a foot while their in full embrace before the main door is opened. It wishes for a time of modesty before everyone just barged in and went to bed with one another. A time when front porch visiting was prevalent. A time when the screen door was "involved" with the going-ons. Engaged and committed to those who swung it open or peered through it. It sits ajar, waiting, almost hoping to be used again.
I'm ramblin' again. Sorry. I wish of simpler times and use your pictures (and mine) to express that fact.
The picture is good. I know it isn't, because the tripod was in the trunk when this was taken, but it looks like an HDR done right as opposed to being cartoon-eee. Very nice job on the editing.
Isn't it amazing how someting so simple as a screen door sitting open can appeal to someone in ways that you would have never imagined? Let's face it, this is a good photo, but it's simple. Not meaning that in a bad way. It reminds us that we should notice and photograph the simple things in life so that we may allow the opportunity for someone to enjoy it in ways unimagined - and to reflect unto themselves in ways we may not understand when the shutter clicks. Most may not document their thoughts in a blog or on flickr via comments, but the feelings are still there and I feel that it is our duty to provide a conduit for each others emotions to surface. It's a thankless job. Thank you. S