I’m going back through some of my photo archives giving a second look to some photos I previously discarded.
Photos that previously filtered out as not interesting are now catching my attention. It’s certainly not the archived photographs that have changed, it’s my personal filters. That’s why I like to flip through some of my older photos every once in a while.
I view this as reworking the claim–finding those nuggets I missed the first time. :-)
This photo is one of those found. The scene is a crystal clear fiord lake near Ketchikan, Alaska. The focal length was 200mm which compressed the background and in my opinion added to the effectiveness of the shot.
The small stream feeding into the lake in the lower right corner is snow melt run-off–fair to say the lake temperature is very cold. You wouldn’t last long in this water.
This claim certainly hadn’t yet played out. Gorgeous light and a lovely balancing act between total peace and just the right amount of tension.
This is what makes me anxious about cleaning up old folders. Often, I am tempted to be ruthless and throw away a number of files that have never been processed, then someone shows an example of why it pays to take some time. I certainly have learned that photos I would have ditched at one time (had I been more “disciplined”), now appeal to me. When I discover a winner in one of those old folders, I am grateful that I don’t casually hit that delete button.
What a great image; it makes me want to head for Alaska before winter sets in.
What a great gem to find. So many images need to age a bit, just like wine.
Very nice image, my wife and I would love to take an Alaskan cruise.
First time here, very nice blog.
@Anita: It’s exciting finding a photo you like where before their seemed to be nothing–the return of the prodigal “photo,” was lost and is now found.
I do a strict culling when I first import photos and I’m sure I’ve gotten rid of some that had possibilities. Oh well, I’ll just have to make some more. ;-)
@Steve: Well you’d better hurry, winter starts early up there! ;-)
@Mark: Perhaps “I” needed to age a bit more. :-)
@Don: Thanks for the visit and the comment. I hope you’ll subscribe and return often. We’re friendly people around here and welcome newcomers!
Oh yes, that’s a finding, absolutely top class picture. What colours, and what depth! The woods in the background look very dramatic with its steep hillside, thanks to the long lens. You couldn’t guess the water is so cold seeing the warm colours on the nearest shore.
I have dug into my drawer too, as you noticed, and will keep posting my findings for a while. It’s kind of contemplative, and starts the thinking process in another way than when the picture is fresh, right from the camera. With some perspective the pictures get more mature, as a good wine Mark wrote. But it’s not only the picture that grows, it’s your mind too. I look forward to more of this!