Hello. As I mentioned in the last post, my family and I drove to Cape Cod for the week.
1. ship at sea, 2. ocean rocks
We’re soaking up lots of sun, waves, and beach air. I’m shooting mostly film on this trip and as I compose each shot I’m reminded to how slow the process is. My five year old isn’t quite ready to assist me on photos shoots down by the beach.
1. ship in window, 2. seashells in bowl
He prefers to sprint into the surf or skip rocks along the water than hold a loaded film back and wait as I read the light and compose each shot. Really, who can blame him? I want to follow his lead but for a few quick minutes he holds my gear before taking off to explore.
1. seaweed and rocks, 2. rocks on Fuji instant film
In the past two days, I’ve shot several diptychs. Diptychs tell a story, show time passing, or convey an idea. I like to think of them as super short narratives that allow me reflect on similar themes, compositions, and patterns when shooting in two frames.
1. white daisies, 2. white and yellow game pieces
I like this “flash fiction” style of creating visual stories. It’s a great way to summarize your travel adventures, near and far.
What are you photographing this week?
Nikki | Art & Lemons
beautiful shots. hope you had a great time!
love that last one!! these are great!
That first diptych is SO good. I can’t wait to see your images when you return!
kirstin,
Thanks. Dropping my film off today. I forgot to bring my light meter one morning when I shot a roll in the Hasselblad so fingers crossed I estimated well.
these are wonderful! I’m with kirstin, that first dipytch is superb – those blues and browns & the frame and horizon line. Wow!
Hi debbie,
Thanks for your comment. I liked what happened with that diptych as well — it came together quite naturally.
urban muser,
Thanks! We had a great time and I miss the ocean already…which means I need to find a way to take more road trips.
thanks, cara!
These are wonderful Nikki! I love them 🙂