I've been neglecting this 'sister' blog and need to get back on the wagon here. This was a photo I took this week of my son and I. Lately it's been rare to have him fall asleep in my arms. I'm usually putting him into his crib awake these days, but it was so nice to snuggle with him the other evening, watching the fire in the woodstove crackle. I prefer portrait work shot in black and white or sepia. Makes everything a little softer, but at the same time the details seem to stand out more sharply. It purifies an image, I think.
I've recently begun a 365 Day project for each of us and the above was a reject for that so I thought I'd include it here on my photo blog. The flickr 365 Day group is quite intriguing; some really inventive stuff going on there by group members. Check it out when you have a moment. You can start one yourself anytime, just make sure you read the rules. Have fun!
Brilliant shot, that. He looks so completely relaxed there. If only we could have untroubled sleep like that... :)
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i joined this group because of your post and find it an interesting and challenging exercise. i am most comfortable behind the camera...
ReplyDeletethanks Iddy - you're telling me - he sleeps a good 6-8 hours a night and i've had insomnia for a while now ;)
ReplyDeleteselkie - i've found the same thing (i'm finding it really challenging to take photos of my self and make them interesting in any way)- having studied theatre i am more comfortable being on stage as SOMEONE ELSE - another person's character (versus my own true self). it's making me look at myself in different ways and begin to appreciate other aspects of myself (the playfulness of shadows, of light, the strength of a hand). but i'm sure my acting side will appear in the photos - wigs, makeup, costumes - then i can come out of the shell of the girl inside me. i LOVE acting. taking photos of ME, who i really am? i think my role as mum is one i'm most comfortable with in front of the camera because i only care about him in the shot and i'm so filled with Joy that i don't even care what i look like - he makes it a beautiful shot whether i'm in it or not. but yeah, it's a challenge alright, when it's just me...gotta go find some of my wigs and have a bit more fun with today's shot maybe HA ;)
niice blog.
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