I really hate those days (or weeks) when I have no words. It seems like I'm incredibly busy with work, with kids, with life and yet there is absolutely nothing to talk about. Maybe that's why I like photography so much. Photographs can say something all by themselves so maybe sometimes we don't have to. Like this one. I know why he's making that face. I know that I caught it during the whole 5 seconds it was on his face and then it was gone. But, if I don't say why, maybe it's better? Because then anyone who sees it can use their imagination for the reasons his eyes have that expression. And possibly they'll relate to that idea more than the real one?
How about you? Have you ever made up in your mind what a photo was about only to find out that wasn't it? And if so, which did you like better? Do you always explain your photos or do you let some stand by themselves?
I nearly always find that my viewers have more interesting stories in their minds for what things mean.
ReplyDeleteI'm like you at the moment, absolutely no time for anything specially blogging; but I don't want it to become just another chore, so photographs are a great option if you lack words. I love this pic above, no need for explanation either.
ReplyDeletei do a combination of both but i'm always interested in what other people think.
ReplyDeleteI guess it can go both ways. Maybe it really depends on the picture. Do did you just tell him you were having liver and onions for dinner?
ReplyDeletei sometimes do. sometimes dont. depends on my mood. and the time i have.
ReplyDeleteHe wasn't watching the Vikings game, was he? 'Cause that's totally what my husband looked like for most of it.
ReplyDeleteYou just farted and he's trying to laugh while not gag... right? Don't tell me it was something more solemn than that.
ReplyDeleteOh and happy b-day to your baby girl :)