monday moment (one).
by two after twenty
Note: the above is in no way an attempt at poetry. This is actually a small idea I’ve had for weeks, and I’m finally getting around to it now. Those who know me will know I obsess over fonts/type/typography-related things, and now I’m turning this slight obsession into what I am calling, “Monday Moments”.
This is what I’ve come up with: every Monday, I’ll post up a still with a few words. I struggled to figure out what those words would be – inspirational quotes are overdone, song lyrics melodramatic. I was about to give up on the project, but then something crossed my mind. So much about an environment is missed when we see a photograph (there have been so many instances where I would show an image to a friend and end up hearing myself say, “But it was so much cooler than this, I swear!”). That said, I’m going to pair a still with a few (unpunctuated) words on the missing off-camera details (smell, feel, cold gusts of wind, etc.). Plus, this gives me an excuse to get all those photos that don’t fit into a series or a collection a chance to get out of that lonely, dark “waiting” folder.
So here it is, Monday Moment (one). A 35mm shot of a window at the studio, with some real light leakage.
I *love* this idea – and what a beautiful start to your Monday moments.
I can’t wait to see what your work!
Thanks so much! Such a big compliment from you, I am in love with all your photography :)
Love this idea. Unique and very you. you’ve found a way to brighten my mondays!
Thanks bayla :) Alamo!
This is seriously a great idea for a series!! And this first one is really just perfect. Can’t wait to see your upcoming Monday moments! :)
Thank you! :) P.S. I love your blog.
hello i love you!
– spider killer
Hey, stranger! I miss you!
such a great idea and this is beautiful.
Thank you, Esra!
Stunning picture!!!!! Love your work
Thanks, Leslie! :)
This is a awesome idea! I make so much photo’s and i can’t choose or categorie them! I think i will do something like that and ofcourse all the credits to you!
Thank you for this inspiration!
Ah, thanks so much! Can’t wait to see what you do with this idea!
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