In my older and less vulnerable years I see myself in a much more relaxed state, musing over my past adventures and ideas. It’s a wistful little escape, this daydream, but one that calms me in the trying present; it is a light at the end of the tunnel, a focus for someone that feels lost at times. The basis of this final project is the preservation of this vision. I wanted to create images that were timeless, grounded in a sense of quiet and intimate reflection. If, in ten years time, I am surrounded by the pictures I took, and am reminded of these younger and more vulnerable years, then this project will have been more than fulfilling.
I shot this with the intention of keeping it simple, and allowing a singular element for the viewer to focus on: the red leaf.
At the same time, this project is also about improving on past ideas and techniques. This sunset cloud is a more refined picture than the previous ones from the first photo.
I noticed a lack of the somber in sad in past projects, so this is an push towards that inclusion.
I also seem to miss the humor and fun in past projects. I feel this makes up for it. Never change, Stony Brook.
Lastly, much like the author’s foreword at the end of a book, I wanted a closing that reflected myself.