It was possibly the last nice Saturday of the year. It was decided that a photo safari disguised as a walk along the creek would be perfectly appropriate. Not that one couldn't venture out on a balmy minus 30 degree afternoon with light flurries for some photo ops. An hour and a half later, a mere dozen photos to show for the travels. You'll notice I venture from still life into the realm of animals; a dog and some muskrat made the cut, geese were left unpublished. One day I may actually tackle people. (view photos)
So I ponder, why still life and not people? I self-analyse. A few short moments of introspection reveals what you have already been cognisant of: I adapt to my environment. I put others before myself.
I misspoke a line during a wedding toast recently. I said 'she puts herself before others.' The truth is, she does. She takes care of herself so that she can take care of others. I do not quite have that balance figured out yet. It was perhaps the best misspeak I have uttered.
How does that affect my photography? I adapt to my subject. And it is easier for me to manipulate the composition of a photo when void of a human subject. People add a complexity that I do not think I am ready to tackle just yet.
wind blows deeply
Photo Safari
Comments
:: Posted by Sally (November 13, 2007 7:17 AM)
I really like the one with the logs/driftwood in the water.
:: Posted by kimmer (November 13, 2007 10:03 AM)
i, too, have difficulty with that balance of caring for self first, then others. prob we don't see it coming, in health care, the mental/emotional overload, the subtle pile-up of stressors. i related to this detail of your post.
:: Posted by atticus (November 14, 2007 7:34 AM)
When you figure that balance out could you please let me know? Thanks.