Folks,
Here’s the second and final part of the highlights of 2024, neither a ‘best of’ nor an evaluation, simply things (images, places, bits of photo projects) that i’m happy were part of my life. (In case you’ve missed it, part 1 is here).
It would be entirely in tune with the season but i won’t list good resolutions. I can however share that, centuries after everyone else, i’ve started reading Atomic Habits: so far i’ve much enjoyed the reminder that a solid process is a more effective engine than goal-setting.
Recently, I had postcards printed ouf of 5 of my images and i quite like the result. To kick off the year, i’m giving away one pack of these (this giveaway is for subscribers only - details below).
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8. Playing with film again
This time, 35mm film and the good ol’ Olympus OM-1.
9. The Days are Numbered
Among a number of inspiring exhibitions: at MAAT, os dias estão numerados by Daniel Blaufuks. The same day, also at MAAT, All the World’s a Stage, a William Klein exhibition.
10. Protests
Really, streets are for people, not cars.
11. Lisbon, you know
A few days ago, I overheard someone ask, why are you staying? And I thought, it might simply be the light, you know. It might simply be the light.
12. Chisinau
There were trips to Chisinau, Moldova.
13. I visited the Palácio Nacional de Queluz
And i was thrilled to have the place almost all to myself (more on that soon).
14. A museum of void
The Museum of Design was empty at its reopening.
15. Coimbra
In Coimbra, i did not find what i had expected (more on that soon).
16. I made photographs in cemeteries
I released a small book with my photographs of graveyards. And during my latest visit at the ‘cemetery of pleasures’, that cat did not look too pleased to see me again.
17. It’s all a bit of a blur now
Now and then, i’ve been experimenting with spreading some vaseline on the lens’ filter, a way of shifting the attention away from sharpness and towards touches of light and colour.
And this concludes the highlights of 2024. Wishing you all a splendid 2025!
Giveway: 5 postcards
I had postcards printed out of 5 of my images and the result is quite convincing.
I’m giving away one pack of 5. To enter the draw, reply to the question below (either in a comment or by email) by 15 Jan. at midnight (Lisbon time). This is only open to subscribers.
What is the missing word in the expression below?
Lisboa, cidade triste e …
In a combination of texts and photographs, the Tales of Ink and Light are a collection of poems, short stories (fiction or documentary) or essays that explore the strange beauty of our world. From portraits of individual lives to musings on social justice, from travel diaries to an exploration of the intricacies of identity, the Tales are a cauldron of meaning-making. The newsletter is published weekly-ish, one week in English and the other in French as les Contes d’encre et de lumière.
Thank you for taking part in the Tales of Ink and Light. It’s good to have you on board.
Pierre François D.
P.-S.
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Yes, it’s the light
A wonderful highlight scroll!!