The Over-ruler (that would be the left brain) says "photograph the wide open spaces, the older, the flowers." That is what people "like."
I grew up in the wide open spaces of fields and trees that Kim photographs. That is my internal home-spot. I haven't lived in that space in a very long time. And, I'm ok with that. I live in suburbia. Modern day. All is new, or just recently aged. Cookie cutter. I'm good with the convenience. Our house and yard (not so cookie cutter) - love the space.
But - my photos - well, always searching for how to block out the power lines, street signs, houses, asphalt. Or, I need to drive to the city and capture the older, the breaking, the rusted. Trying to make my photos not live where I live. How silly is that? I mean, really.
this morning - the Challenger - who seems to speak and wake me at 4:14 AM - said, "Get out of bed and photograph YOUR landscape. Go. Now. You'll loose the light.... "
So, I hauled myself out of bed, threw on some dark colored clothes (somehow it seems wrong to take photographs at 5:00 AM wearing a pink shirt), grabbed the camera, and drove to the top of a 3 story parking garage where I catch the train and did some photo exploration.
Being honest with my photos and myself. A beginning.
I love that 4:14 a.m. Mine is not a "challenger" but it does have a name, Scout, along with heavy breathing and a wet nose, and he is very regular at 4:30 a.m.
ReplyDeleteHi visiting you from BTS. I felt the same yesterday too when I stepped out, what seems so familiar to us might be interesting to someone else. So don't worry, urban is great I love urban but live on the outskirts of town in the country. Though it was 9am not 4.14 that was dedication. BTW I love your header and title see you on the road x
ReplyDeleteI like this shot a lot and I love your about me change. I have just done my photo walk!
ReplyDeleteThe light is gorgeous in this shot....well worth the effort of dragging yourself out of bed :)
ReplyDeleteI love this image you captured...and I love every word of your post. I relate completely to wanting to "get away" from my normal living space to take photos.
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ReplyDeleteYes Yes Yes - my exact thoughts here re: photos and looking around for inspiration - just got to find it on the asphalt :) I LOVE this photo and can't wait to see what else catches your eye - inspiring!
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