While I didn't enjoy taking a sick day on Friday, I had a several unexpected hours alone in the house under daytime lighting conditions. And though my entire body ached, I managed to take some very fast photographs.

Generally, I tend to be careful and calculated with my compositions. Straightforward images draw attention and thought to the subject matter and make for a more intellectual experience.

Lately, though, I've happily explored my boundaries in terms of speed and spontaneity. Whereas I have premeditated my domestic photos up to this point, during my time home sick I moved the camera quickly and took advantage of several different subjects as I meandered around the house.

I feel like these images add a newer layer of depth to the work I've been doing. Continuing to break larger scenes down into small details, they may even provide a more “genuine” representation of my existence in my space. After all, I find small details clinging to my mind's eye, not the overwhelming generalities of an entire room. These two breeds of images will create a rich conversation hanging on a wall together – hopefully a not-so-distant next step in their lives.