On to the Photolife:
I'm a big proponent of documenting everything when taking pictures. It's kind of like when you're documenting your life including the prices of a gallon of gas or a loaf of bread the year you were born or telling stories about your dog's penchant for climbing trees (my mother had a dog that did that) or your favorite shoes in the summer. I love those sorts of details. Here's a picture that my niece took at a family get together.
I love all the details: the darkness of the foot imprints (they've obviously been well worn), the size differences (a nephew's and a niece's), that both shoes are Rainbows (an incredibly comfortable flip-flop that one niece swears by--in SC they know their flip-flops), etc.
Application to writing? It's important to give details of things that may seem trivial. It adds authenticity.
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So true about the details! It really brings things to life. But I'm not always the greatest at noticing them...for example, I didn't realize those were two different SIZE shoes, I just notice the little decoration on one. Sheesh!
I love the picture. It's so sweet.
:-)
Great picture. I can almost smell those sandals. Phew! A good writing prompt perhaps? :O)
Great analogy- you are so right. I try to do that in my writing because I really do notice it when I read, and I love when I find detail in the smallest things.
And authenticity is sooooo important!
Love the tip!
All I could think of when I saw the shoes is that they must be stinky. ;)
Love your niece's photo! I think I could write a novel based on those shoes alone. Let he know she's inspired someone!!
Congrats to Domey!
Hey, Sorry I didn't get back here yesterday. It was a crazy busy day.
Susan, the first time I looked at it I didn't realize the difference in size either, but with a double take I saw it.
Misha, I think it's sweet too. It makes me think of that niece and that nephew.
Madeleine, Yeah, I don't know that you'd want to get very close to those shoes.
Abby, I'm trying to do it too, because I love those details when I read as well.
Susan, authenticity is vital.
Stina, Thanks, and yes. I would guess they are. I saw lots of flip-flops that day flung around on the floor while the everyone danced around in their bare feet, but I didn't get close enough to them to smell.
T. Anne, I'll have to tell her. I'd love to hear what you come up with. I think it makes a great prompt.
I agree. I like details when I am reading. They often surprise me and reel me in.
You always post such great photos over here, and always with wonderful details :)
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