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a true story

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I have been sitting here, staring at the computer screen, wondering what to write. It’s late, and I’m tired, and my mind has apparently checked out. The truth is, I don’t quite have the words to accompany this photo. I took it Friday night, and I wanted to share it with you because I think it tells the story of who and where I am today. I just wish that story could be told in words and sentences and paragraphs.

But all I have for you for now is this image. It’s not much, but the story it tells is true…

Share with us today your images that tell the true stories of your lives, with or without the need for words.

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Comments

  1. I'll be thinking about those words on the mirror all day today, and probably beyond. Thank you.

  6. Wow. To echo another poster – I find this image powerful and I love the quote. I will be reflecting on this shot today as I think of story images of my own.

  9. Today I share a picture that did just that. It actually didn't start out that way as I just was going about taking pictures of the family gathering. That is what I love about photography that sometimes the lens captures something for us that isn't revealed until we get on and see it in full screen. Powers words that come at us just by the image. – http://www.flickr.com/photos/17639235@N00/6112469378/

  16. yes. yes to this, yes to you. this is the power f our medium our chances to speak without the need for words.

    it reminds me of the famous quote by ansel adams, "When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence."

    i have many just like this in my self portrait set, days when fear or sadness or illness overtook me but days i still feel i needed to reach out as proof of life…
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/4305711132/in/set-72157619934683844

  21. http://lindats.wordpress.com/2011/08/17/home/

    This tells the story of my life NOW right here where I am today. It is taken first evening back in Sweden after 7 months in California. It felt magical being back home in our house in the forest. The blueberries and chantarells is picked in our forest and the golden light was magic this evening. It all made me fell happy to be home.

  30. That's the cool thing about photography….you don't always need words….sometimes they're not even needed. I could tell before I even read your text…you were in a place that wasn't considered "artistic". We all have those moments…but they pass. Hope you get some much needed rest.

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