Monday, May 30, 2011

Classic

We just downloaded the card from the little point-and-shoot camera that Allan typically uses to document the big and small moments of our lives.*  The contents of the card go way back to last summer.  And of course there are some great photos and tons of movies.  But this is a CLASSIC (SOO said C). 

It is the type of photo that you find years and years later and a favorite.  Not because it was taken with the 1.4 fixed lens and has the fancy bokeh or captured the light beautifully (because it doesn't).  Not because the photographer used the rule of thirds (trust me...he wasn't).  But because the scene captures an every day moment in time...the season, the fashion, the neighborhood, the walk home from school. 

I could certainly do some editing...brighten it up and crop it...and maybe I will.  But I might just let it be and enjoy it for what it is.  LOVE the authenticity.  LOVE the CLASSICS!

*mostly small and technical - as in documenting our exterior plumbing and other home repairs and do-it-yourself engineering feats.

2 comments:

  1. i agree 100%. this photo made me teary - b/c i have similar ones from my childhood and my mom's childhood. don't you dare touch it.

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  2. well this photo and your commentary just gave.me.the.chills. and could possibly tear up.

    and man, those leaves. this has stopped me in my tracks. love.

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