Monday 24 February 2014

A Thousand Words

Photography is something that I have always loved. I love how time is captured with a single click and I am guilty for clicking away, all the time. I love looking at the world through the photographer's eye and discovering something I would never have seen. It could be the smile of an elderly woman, the tear of a child, the contrast of light and shadow on old buildings around the city.  Whatever it is, it tells a story.

Today, technology makes it easier than ever for people to capture images that intrigue them and share them with the world.  I often use my smart phone when inspiration hits and I see something that will become a part of a future story.  But I also have a real camera.  One that I use to freeze moments in my life. And yes, I still print out these shots and lovingly place them in albums.  These albums fill the nooks and crannies of my home and are there when I want to reminisce of days gone by; remembering all the people I have loved and who have passed, of my babies that aren't babies anymore and of all the wonderful places I have seen and touched my soul. 

Each of the photos I take hold meaning for me, whether it be sentimental or inspirational.  What I saw when I took them, what I heard around me, what I smelled, felt and touched - these are all my experiences.  What you see when you look at them may be very different.  

And so, as the saying goes, "every picture tells a thousand words" and I want you to share your word or words with me on any of the photos you see below. 

Photo by Audrey Bresar
Photo by Audrey Bresar

I won't share with you where these were taken... 

Photo by Audrey Bresar
Photo by Audrey Bresar

Or when they were taken...

Photo by Audrey Bresar

Or why they were taken.

Photo by Audrey Bresar

Photo by Audrey Bresar

So what do you see in these that I may have missed? 

Talk to me!  I want to hear what word or words you use to describe one or two or all of these!

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    1. Thanks Jeff! Would love to know what your own private narrative is - did you come up with your own story behind each photo? Did any evoke emotion? I just love how perception is so individual and it always astonishes me how it can be so significantly different between people. Glad you enjoyed this!

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  2. Gorgeous photos, my friend! Really lovely. Words sprang to my mind with each one. Okay, here goes, a word inspired by each photo, in order:
    welcome; friends; Caribbean; cotton candy; Eureka Springs; sexy power; silhouette

    Loved this!

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    1. Thanks Beth! You are the painter and I am trying to be the photographer! Either way, inspiration hits and we create, through images or our words!

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  3. First I have to tell you the photos are awe inspiring! My words in order: sanctuary, comfort, curiosity, thrilling, freedom, sexy and fun.

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    1. Thanks so much Sandy! I try to capture images that will make me remember with all 5 senses and that will inspire those who see them! Love your words too!

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  4. Those are amazing, Audrey. Did you take them on your phone or are most of them with a 'proper' camera?

    I recently got a smartphone and I ADORE the instant-ness of the images, and being able to email them to myself rather than faff around with cables.

    Now. My words to your images (in order)

    Freedom; Welcome; Inquisitive; FUN; Chic; IncrediStyle: Artsy

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    1. Hi Lizzi! Some of them were taken with the iphone and some with a "proper camera". When I am travelling, I usually flip back and forth between the two for exactly the reason you wrote - "the instant-ness of the images". I love the word "inquistive" for the lizard...you gave me an idea for another picture book :) if it is ever published, the dedication is to YOU my friend!

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