Soccer at age 3 can be joyfully hilarious and painfully frustrating to watch. Yeah, that’s mine ambling about in a daze and then showing off the new yellow mesh hairnet fad.
Can a Story Be Told with a Single Image?
Sure it can. But would it be as compelling as a story with a handful of carefully chosen photos combined with words?
Of course, an iconic image demands attention and, often, a backstory. But such an image is rare, even for legendary photographers.
The real question should be: why do we set ourselves up, by default, to tell single image stories?
The Pros Vs The Storytellers 2012 Edition
The 2012 National Magazine Award Finalists have been announced. I see the usual suspects: National Geographic, New York Times Magazine, Harpers and TIME.
What I don’t see on the list: Popular Photography, Outdoor Photographer, Shutterbug, Photo Techniques, JPG, Aperture, etc., etc.
It seems real stories still matter.
Slopes (Taken with Instagram at Boyne Mountain Resort Boyne Falls)
These are simply stunning. He uses only a razor blade, a sewing needle, and a sculpting knife. And no magnifying glass.
Idle
Breaking trail
Article field trip (Taken with Instagram at Walter Best Wildlife Preserve)
