A bonus treat today for you: a two-fer! While I haven’t stated it publicly, these sketches on Wednesdays are an opportunity for me to practice a necessary – and very important skill – in photography: that of the edit. Edit, that is, in terms of selection rather than post-processing. These Wednesday posts offer an opportunity to ruthlessly edit my work, my play, down to one meaningful image. A little glimpse of irony perhaps, or something representative of New Mexico, of culture, of fitting in, of not fitting in, or a glimpse into my life, or your life.
I struggle with these edits. What should I show in this one image this week? What is worthwhile? And why, once the choice is made, this image?
It hurts throwing out images. This is a painful process. But it is necessary. Arriving at good images requires it. By throwing out the chaff ruthlessly we come to the wheat; the good stuff. There will be a few, I think. Not many, but a few. I am curious about those.
Today, a glimpse into my life. Brothers. A theme I have my eye on as these young brothers grow their relationship. I am curious how it will play out for them. I am curious what I can record for them. A bonding. A sharing. Differences. Similarities. Shared experiences.
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Brian is an amateur photographer living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He uses photography to explore the creative process and to feed his soul
Oooooo, I like. No I’m not talking about your edit quandary but rather the exploration of the relationship between your two boys. Having only one sister, I think back to all the photographs my father made of the two of us that reflect our relationship. It was a really special time, one that I can go back and relive through all the photographs. I do hope it will become a book of sorts for you and your boys! Talk about an edit challenge
You and your never ending ideas, Sabrina!!
Oh! I’d like to see the picture of the landing!
Mom, the landing is best witnessed in person. Just sayin’…