Photography
Black Light, Black Water
Cinematography is the craft of telling a story with many moments, lacing them together in a stream of consciousness. Photography is the opposite; telling the story of a single moment. They are both different and the same, two sides of the same coin, like zero and infiniti, both nothing and everything.
Rush University
When going out and exploring the city, I find that I'll come back with some images that are I keep but don't feel particularly drawn to. I might play with them in post a little and find them worthy of being maintained but not publishing.
Occasionally, I'll take a brief tour of my photos from months or even years ago and stumble on one of these image but now I see it differently, a new image that hasn't changed but also new.
I once read, and I don't recall who said this, one should wait six months before sharing a photo with the world. I don't also agree with this as I have images that I immediately wish to share but I have found some wisdom in the experience that I keep an image not knowing why or what to do with it. I suppose I could argue the picture sat in my mind, subconsciously waiting my conscious return before it is ready for others' to view.
Another strange method to the creative process.
Lights and Bokeh
500px.com is one of my favorite photography sharing websites. While there are many ways to share your photos, 500px is to Flickr what Vimeo is to YouTube; a little more curated, more photography enthusiasts, and not as many selfies or cat pictures. (Not that there is anything wrong with that.)
Occasionally, they have photo challenges where members can submit photos related to a particular subject or style of photography and win likes and prizes should their photos be chosen.
Last week, bokeh became the challenges launched by 500px. Bokeh being the quality is visual appeal of the blurry background some photos have.
The photo I submitted was originally just an experiment but as I worked with the image in post, I found I liked it more for its somewhat abstract simplicity and general visual appeal.
If you are a 500px member, I'd love to get your vote and, as always, enjoy the photography!
P.S. The photo has already made it to "Popluar"... That's pretty cool.