A couple years ago I read a very good book by David deChumin called Within the Frame. The other night while thumbing through the book an image I had taken four years ago came to mind. The image was taken when I was exploring the streets of Alexandria, Virginia on one of my days off. I have no memory of what I thought at the time or what prompted me to take this image. I believe it was her patient waiting. I just composed the scene in the view finder and pressed the shutter. Now four years later, something David wrote in his book about telling a story prompted me to revisit it. Strange how that happens.
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Faye White
Strange and wonderful that a connection from David’s story (his book is on my wish list now) to a memory of yours from years ago – I love when that happens. 🙂
Monte Stevens
David’s just came out with his fourth book. I’ve read the first three but enjoyed his first one the best. I like how he writes. Feels as if he is having a conversation with me. He’s a touchy feely writer who adds a spiritual tone. And, things like that do happen to us.
Earl
Monte, I tend to believe things often happen when they’re suppose to, or maybe that’s simply my way of reassuring myself there is some sense of order to this life even if I don’t understand it. 🙂
A great photo which could tell a number of stories. Glad you shared this one with us.
Monte Stevens
Yes, there are several stories in this image. I almost asked people to share the stories they saw in the image.
It is a task for me to accept all that happens in life and not question them as much as the past. Enjoy your day!
Anita Jesse
I do love these images with implied stories. They invite me to come up with endless stories. This one is rich with possibilities.
I have bought several of David’s e-books and have enjoyed each one immensely. I, too, can really connect with his writing style. And, great information packed into every one of them.
Monte Stevens
I’m glad you accept an invitation to search for a story in any image. Thank you!
David Leland Hyde
The image tells a story indeed. Besides, I like how the lady’s outfit matches the color palette of the rest of the image too. I’m reading Visionmongers. I find DuChemin’s writing highly readable, insightful and inspiring. It is this way on his blog and in this first book of his I have picked up.
Monte Stevens
I think you’ll like Visiomongers.
I just wonder what stories our imaginations would come up with for the images we photograph. Would 20 people come up with 20 stories or 10 stories?
Tom Dills
All of our images have stories, and the better images have more than one. And sometimes they are actually true!
This is a very duChemin-ish image. Plenty of interest, some implied action and good shapes & tones. Looking forward to reading David’s next book.
Monte Stevens
You’re right, it is a bit duChemin-ish. He may be having more of an affect on me than I thought.