Anyway, the three of us that went to Big Bend, now have some photos up on Flickr. Here are the links:

Stephen’s Big Bend Set
Natalie’s Big Bend Set
Jeremy’s Big Bend Set

Enjoy!

On the one hand, I took my trusty moleskine with me, and I’m tempted to just transcribe that, with necessary editions (and additions, for that matter). However, it might seem strange or boring.

On another hand, I could just write up a little narrative of my trip, complete with photographic evidence of many of the little facets of that story. This appeals to me — it works my narrative bones.

On yet another hand, I could just post photos with captions and attempt to tell the story photographically.

What to do?

I think I’ll definitely cut out the third option. Hanging with Jeremy and Natalie for the weekend definitely proved to me that I am an inferior photographer. I was amazed by some of their shots (which are, as I understand it, in the post-process phase now). We were shooting the same stuff, but the eye behind the lens makes all the difference. Technical chops (I understand the science behind photography fairly well) is no substitute for talent, practice, and vision.

So, we’re back to just having two hands — which is more comfortable anyway. To post the moleskine or not?

Unsure at this point. I will say that I invested in a new soft cover moleskine (different from the buff colored ‘skine that I had blogged about earlier). I love it. It’s a little bigger and more durable than the small, brown ones. But, it’s not as official or nice feeling as the traditional moles.

Previously, I posted about my friend, Jeremy, who is a super-cool rocket science nerd, Young Life leader, father to a sweet little baby girl, and quite the “amateur” photographer. I put quotes around “amateur” because I would gladly buy some of his prints¹; thereby, rendering him a bona fide pro!

Jeremy has decided to supplement his personal site, and Flickr site, with a little WordPress photoblog: Lightsmith Labs. I’ve featured one of his photos above from a post called Impressionistic Backyard — pretty cool stuff, if you ask me.

I think you’ll agree that Jeremy is a talented and creative guy. Leave a comment or two on his blog!

Notes

¹ No doubt Jeremy is reading this post wondering why the heck I haven’t bought any prints. It could be that I’m cheap. It could also be that I have no control over my home’s decor.

Natalie and I have been in Orange County, CA for the past few days visiting our good friends, the Davis’s. I’ve put a few photos up on my Flickr — check ‘em out!

I just wanted to take a moment to highlight the work of my good friend, Jeremy Owen. By day, Jeremy is a flight controller (or some such thing…rocket surgeon) working for the United Space Alliance. However, at night, and on weekends, he emerges from his geeky cocoon to become a more-than-capable photographer. In fact, I just love his stuff!

• Jeremy’s Flickr
• Lightsmith Imaging