I think each portfolio always has a standout image, whether intended or not. Particularly when not intended, standout images can often have more power than an intended standout image can. I think this is because images like this tend to buckle or go against the flow of the narrative of the portfolio, and in a way, often add a twist or a depth to the personality of the portfolio.

At the time of capturing the horse photo above, it remained etched into my mind. I think this was mostly because I shot it at the time when everything was frozen solid. The snow was sticking to the cast iron sculpture. A few hours later when I walked past it to return to the car, the stippled ice texture of the statue had vanished.

Regardless, I don’t think my portfolio below would be quite the same if the horse image was never made, or not included in the final set. Yet, by adding it, the only thing that makes it belong to the rest of the set is the colour / toning.

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