A few weeks back, just as winter was due to arrive, we made the most of some unseasonably warm weather and headed off on a crisp Sunday afternoon with cold beers, olives, good cheese and our kids in tow, down to a favourite little pocket of rugged coastline with some great friends for an afternoon picnic. I had no intention whatsoever of taking even a single frame this particular afternoon and, truth be known, only had my camera with me because I didn’t want to leave it in the car…
Once we had settled in and found a perfect little spot, perched above one of our favourite beaches with us being the only people in sight, I noticed… the light. Now don’t get me wrong here… I’m a big fan of beautiful natural light. However I never, ever make it the priority when I spend time taking photographs. It’s not that it isn’t important… It’s just that it’s not my style to chase a particular time of day or a sunset. I’m more interested in the people I spend time with… And if things work out well and they happen to be bathed in great light, then fantastic. If they’re not, from where I stand they’re still incredibly special and I will still capture who they are. I will still capture them and their emotions, their personalities, their interactions… That is what I look for, that is what I seek out.
But on this particular afternoon, I took a look around and saw some of our great friends and their beautiful kids, one of natures most spectacular locations… And, some seriously incredible light. So I took a few frames… And I’m so glad that I did.
Take a look…
Lyn Clev - Thanks Dan, so enjoyed these photo’s of our precious boys. Had seen some of them but thrilled to spot your link to be able to look at them all. Looks like you are enjoying your photography, it shows throw the outcomes. Keep enjoying. Love from the Clevs ( oh that would be Snr)