Time to figure out a new skill: How to add photos to a posting.
These are pictures I took on my research trip, so you are seeing some of the scenery and places I will be trying to describe in my book.
Since brother Tim and my sweet, understanding sister-in-law Emily settled in this area, my extended family has spent their share of time in this part of rural America. Of my 19followers, many have been here and seen this place in person. Still, whether you've been there or not, I'd love your feedback. Tell me what you think. Can I bring this place to life on the page? Can I make it a character in my book? (Actually, I'm desperate for feedback. You followers are not a very chatty bunch, are you?)
Pictures remind me how beautiful this place is, but they also remind me how limited a photograph can be in capturing beauty in all its nuance. Writers have an opportunity to fill the gaps a photo might not reveal--to enhance the color or improve the light. It's up to the writer to tell the story that brings a place to life.
I hope I'm up to the task.
5 comments:
I am obviously learning how to post pictures! How come my first sentence got cut off? Any tips out there from the blog or computer savvy?
Hi Peg,
I love your photos. It seems you also have a hidden talent for photography.
I also really love the idea of the the setting as a character -- I don't know how you're going to pull that off, but....
Mary
Hi Peggy. Man, I don't know about the setting being a character. I've probably read stories where that happened but I can't recall. Maybe I haven't realized how important the setting was. I guess I'm such a dialogue gal that I wouldn't know the setting was a character unless that too dead tree started heckling the sheriff.
I'm no help.
BB
Hi BB!
Thanks for the comment! Dialogue is my love; you can't be a playwright and not love those back and forths. But books with strong settings have always struck a cord with me. Look for another posting on this subject as I gather my thoughts!
The house picture has sort of a mysterious image to me. I luv the branch shadows over the grass.
I agree you have talent for Photography too. I will be excited to see how you bring life of this country setting into your book.
You have made me famous in your blog. tee hee.
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