Photo Points

"Tell a story, make a point". This is the basis of good speeches.

Many times you can tell a better story with a photo than with words and thus connect instantly with your audience. Photos make connections faster and last longer than stories told only with words.

For example, look at the photo above. I don't believe you can tell this story in words. Here is my reasoning - and feel free to post your opinion. I sail with a good friend out of Mystic, CT. When I saw this photo, I was instantly transported back to our summer sailing trips. You feel completely satisfied and master of the Universe when you have the sail set right, your boat running at full speed and you are using only nature to propel your pleasure through the calm waves. WOW!! It is amazing feeling.

You can use your photos to make points. Better than only painting word pictures. In the case of this photo, after connecting with your audience through a short sailing story, you can make the point you came to make. I believe you will have instantly bonded with all sailors in the audience.

What are your thoughts? What photos do you use to make your points.