The importance of documenting those little moments

lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
edited April 4, 2011 in Street and Documentary
Most of you know what a sucker I am for documenting everyday moments w/ family and friends.

Here is a sampling of one such get together from last weekend.
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Two days ago we got word that a friend of ours had passed away--it was shocking. We had just had a gathering of friends last month just to listen to records and drink wine. Michael, our friend, was there. I am thankful to have record of the occasion.

That's him pouring the wine
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My sister grabbed the camera from me and took a few shots which included me--that's me laughing with Michael and I remember why--we were arguing about what song #3 was on Zeppelin's first album on side A--It was "You Shook Me" he was right--the shot was taken right at the moment that I admitted my defeat and was laughing because I had argued so hard. I remember it exactly.
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Liz A.
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Comments

  • NyarthlopicNyarthlopic Registered Users Posts: 274 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2011
    Hi Liz. The conversion on #1 looks a little funky to me. Can't quite place my finger on it. Very, very good shot, and that's what first jumped at me (okay, the first thing was "judging from the controller, I'm guessing they're playing the original XBox...how sad is it that I looked for that detail?)

    The entire series is very warm and shows some strong, solid friendships. Smiles, laughter, wine...not much more you can ask for in a friendly gathering.

    So sorry for your loss. You are right, capture every moment you have. You never know if there will be another one. Thank you for sharing a little slice of your life.
  • damonffdamonff Registered Users Posts: 1,894 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2011
    I like #1 so much. The mirror adds a lot to the space of the room. Even the covered faces of two of the four boys speaks to their individual isolation while playing video games. Great moment.
  • rainbowrainbow Registered Users Posts: 2,765 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2011
    Nice series. Sometimes in these documentations getting any shot is better than worrying about composition and other photographic elements.

    Processing on first and last ("warmer whites") are different than middle ones (which have a "bluish-grey" tone).
  • KerrBearKerrBear Registered Users Posts: 114 Major grins
    edited April 1, 2011
    #1 is my favorite. Although all the other photos could have happened in any era #1 shows a modern cultural shift and I really enjoy it. The focus on their faces!
  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,961 moderator
    edited April 1, 2011
    Very nice, expressive series. Don't really have a favorite--they're all good. It looks to me like #1 has been toned--maybe that's what Nyarthlopic was seeing--but the rest look like straight B&W. Looks like you're putting that 5D to good use. thumb.gif

    Sorry to hear about your friend. Shocking, indeed.
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  • bdcolenbdcolen Registered Users Posts: 3,804 Major grins
    edited April 1, 2011
    Wonderful, Liz - These just keep getting better and better - weird tone in #1 aside.
    bd@bdcolenphoto.com
    "He not busy being born is busy dying." Bob Dylan

    "The more ambiguous the photograph is, the better it is..." Leonard Freed
  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited April 1, 2011
    So sorry Liz to hear of the loss of your friend. Your so right .. documenting those little moments are the greatest thing one can do.

    As for the photos .. wonderful job. Those will be treasured memories.
    Mary
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  • BradfordBennBradfordBenn Registered Users Posts: 2,506 Major grins
    edited April 1, 2011
    Just taking pictures is always good. I never have regretted having pictures of me and my friends having fun. Snapshots are often good enough.

    Sorry for your loss.
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  • indiegirlindiegirl Registered Users Posts: 930 Major grins
    edited April 2, 2011
    We are the keepers of memory, we are the spirit keepers.
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  • metmet Registered Users Posts: 405 Major grins
    edited April 3, 2011
    It sounds like you know the best way to listen to vinyl. Sit and enjoy it with friends. thumb.gif Wonderful series. I'm so sorry for your loss, but what a blessing that you took the time to capture these most recent photos.
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  • JocoJoco Registered Users Posts: 86 Big grins
    edited April 4, 2011
    The atmosphere is so well transferred. Very nice series.
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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited April 4, 2011
    Thank you everybody.

    Indiegirl--I love what you said.

    Also I am going to fix the "color" in #1.
    Liz A.
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