It is snowing like crazy outside and I hate, I mean I REALLY hate, to admit this, but it is so pretty and I can't help but want to go out and take some pictures! Scary...because I really can't stand snow! The snow is very heavy and it weighs things down making them seem different. The trees look really nice, and there is a Church that is not used nearby that looks so interesting in the snow.
Another thing I get to say is that I am going to Spain this summer! I am sure there will be a ton of things to take pictures of there. I am also travelling back to Germany, Hungary and Austria. I can't wait to go! Most of the time I carry my camera with me when we are on vacation, except when we are at the beach. Because I always have it with me, I get to take pictures of so many things, not just the tourist things.
My computer is being fixed as we speak - thanks to my husband - so I will be able to post some new pictures soon. I am going to try some new things, do some experimenting with stuff and see how my pictures turn out. Until then, I will just be patient!
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Still the nap before the party
I am still uninspired! All this snow is really getting to me. The frost on everything today was so beautiful, but the backdrop right now is such crap that I didn't take any pictures of anything. My cousin sent me a link for a photo contest in Calgary - thanks Kyla! - and I am thinking about entering it. The one big problem is that my computer is not feeling very well right now, so I only have access to our backup - or kids - computer. I have no access to my pictures, email or any of my favorites! It's a horrible time for me.
Someone mentioned that I should treat my hobby as somewhat of a job and schedule time in to do things. I have done that a bit as I scheduled in some time to take pictures. Now I have to get my computer back up and start doing the same for photo contests or something. I'd really like to take a photo class, but most run at night and the husband is still working nights, so that doesn't work. But that will be over soon, so maybe I'll work that in. There was a great class in Lethbridge, but I am in Calgary...so that didn't happen. I did keep the link in case I can make it work another time. I've got so many "buts" right now, some that I can work around, some I cannot.
Spring break is here so I will use this time to relax, stop thinking and maybe my mind will be fresh for the week after and I can get back on track.
Someone mentioned that I should treat my hobby as somewhat of a job and schedule time in to do things. I have done that a bit as I scheduled in some time to take pictures. Now I have to get my computer back up and start doing the same for photo contests or something. I'd really like to take a photo class, but most run at night and the husband is still working nights, so that doesn't work. But that will be over soon, so maybe I'll work that in. There was a great class in Lethbridge, but I am in Calgary...so that didn't happen. I did keep the link in case I can make it work another time. I've got so many "buts" right now, some that I can work around, some I cannot.
Spring break is here so I will use this time to relax, stop thinking and maybe my mind will be fresh for the week after and I can get back on track.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
I am at a standstill
I haven't even picked up my camera in over a week. I am feeling very tired which leads me to be uninspired. I haven't even thought about taking pictures. Of course the weather outside hasn't been helping. I know that the temperature has come up in the last few days, but that leads everything to be dirty and slushy outside. I can't see the beauty in that right now.
As you know, the thing with Chianti's has fallen through, which I am still disappointed about. It leads me to believe that I need to sit back and rethink my priorities. Maybe this isn't the time to be doing anything with my photo's. Maybe I'm just seriously depressed and can't think many happy thoughts right now. I really need a pick me up. A new way to look at things, an new inspiration. It'll happen, I can feel it. Maybe that's why I am so tired, there's something in the air and I need to sleep to make sure I am prepared for it. Maybe I'm just talking out my butt, but there's a spark in the air, the spark of change. I can always feel it coming, it's like the calm before the storm. The nap before the party. That little tingle of electricity in the air. Maybe it's just the fact the spring is coming, who knows. I do know that things won't always be like this, something will happen to fire my creative juices. Until then, I will give in to the nap!
As you know, the thing with Chianti's has fallen through, which I am still disappointed about. It leads me to believe that I need to sit back and rethink my priorities. Maybe this isn't the time to be doing anything with my photo's. Maybe I'm just seriously depressed and can't think many happy thoughts right now. I really need a pick me up. A new way to look at things, an new inspiration. It'll happen, I can feel it. Maybe that's why I am so tired, there's something in the air and I need to sleep to make sure I am prepared for it. Maybe I'm just talking out my butt, but there's a spark in the air, the spark of change. I can always feel it coming, it's like the calm before the storm. The nap before the party. That little tingle of electricity in the air. Maybe it's just the fact the spring is coming, who knows. I do know that things won't always be like this, something will happen to fire my creative juices. Until then, I will give in to the nap!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Getting Nowhere
I just spoke with the people at Chianti's and they haven't put up my pictures yet, and they don't know if they will be able to. The don't have the space, she's going away, yada yada. How disappointing. This was the only place that I had going for me so far. So now what? Do I put this kind of thing on hold? Where do I go from here?
I love to take pictures, so that part I will not stop. Do I care if people see my pictures? Kind of. Do I care if I become rich and famous? No. So this isn't about money, more about the fact that I want to be good at something and be recognized as such. What a conundrum. And such a downer, really.
I love to take pictures, so that part I will not stop. Do I care if people see my pictures? Kind of. Do I care if I become rich and famous? No. So this isn't about money, more about the fact that I want to be good at something and be recognized as such. What a conundrum. And such a downer, really.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Inspiration is everywhere
I have learned my lesson - I went out the other day without my camera and totally kicked myself. So now I take it everywhere with me, just in case. I am going to go out again tomorrow and take some photo's and see what I come up with.
I did get some infinite wisdom from my sister - I told her about how I took almost 200 pictures and only got 14 usable shots. She reminded me that even in my pictures from Europe, only a few of those are usable. The difference was that I had so many that I had already taken that I could use - because I have been actively taking them for 5 years.
So thanks to her, I am less upset about the 14 pictures that I do have. Also, she mentioned that every time I go out, I learn something new. New angles that work, light that works, and a whole lot of stuff that doesn't work. It's just like anything else in my life, a work in progress.
So today I am thankful for my big sister who is always there to lead me the right way - just like sister's are supposed to do!
I did get some infinite wisdom from my sister - I told her about how I took almost 200 pictures and only got 14 usable shots. She reminded me that even in my pictures from Europe, only a few of those are usable. The difference was that I had so many that I had already taken that I could use - because I have been actively taking them for 5 years.
So thanks to her, I am less upset about the 14 pictures that I do have. Also, she mentioned that every time I go out, I learn something new. New angles that work, light that works, and a whole lot of stuff that doesn't work. It's just like anything else in my life, a work in progress.
So today I am thankful for my big sister who is always there to lead me the right way - just like sister's are supposed to do!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Pics are Posted
I've only posted a few of the new pictures, which is fine, I know I don't have to put up everything. The ones I did put up are some of the new favorites. I'm not really sure about the website I'm using just yet. I like it, but I'm not totally sure how to use it to it's fullest advantage. I'd like a bit more leniency of how I put things up. But unfortunately, when I argue with the computer, the computer almost always wins. I'll figure it out, or I might just have to let the computer have it's way!
So dissappointed
I was out all day yesterday and I think I may have 10 usable shots! What a let down. My angles were all off, the lighting was crap. I am terribly disappointed! I guess I'll just have to scout my next place and be a little more wise. I swear I need to take a class soon. That might just be my next project. But what bugs me is the classes are all at night! I am going to search for a one day class - I do have my eye on one, thanks Donna - or a class that is days. That is my next photographic goal.
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