When cruising along West of Highway 50, this is what you'll see especially when your on the passenger seat. I have taken so many shots in this perspective but thus far, this is what I liked and loved. I thought converting it to Black and White is even better.
These last few days, I am positively slacking. And the sad part is, it shows in my latest stream. A friend of mine has pointed it out to me. It was nice of him to make a comment of what is going on on my stream. His main concern is that the creativity is slowly fading away because of the fact that it is being jeopardize just so I can post something for the day. I thought about his suggestion. And to me, it made sense. As he has mentioned (which I just realized), I have a lot of things on my plate. I am a mom, a wife, a full time employee working from 8-5. And plus the 365 challenge, it's just too much. His suggestion was not about quitting. It's more of changing the platform where he believes I would be able to develop my talent and skill more. Instead of continuing the journey 365, why not do the 52 weeks instead. Which means one BEST photo every week!
I wanted to just jump into the bandwagon and throw a towel for the 365. I really haven't thought about it yet. Sometimes, I want to say OK to the 52 weeks. In that way, I would be able to just devote my time on thinking, planning and executing a one best shot. At times, I think that's more sensible because all aspects of photography would be enhanced and developed.
But hey, I am not losing hope. So far, though I have a whole lot of things going on, I have a husband who is supportive of what I do. He encourages me to continue. He even reminds me of possible subjects to photograph when I am losing inspiration. There may be times that I am so consumed being infront of the computer and/or behind the camera, I don't think I have been slacking with my responsibilities as a wife, mom and employee.
Right now, I have no plans of the quitting. I want to improve and be the best of the passion and hobby that I chose. With regards to my issue about my creativity and subjects are slowly slacking, I have created a temporary solution. I think I have started it last week. I am going to try to create a theme every week and take pictures everyday surrounding that theme. This week, I lost track. I hope to continue this plan and execute it starting Monday. I am crossing my fingers.
And to my friend, I really appreciate his concerns and advice. He actually is my mentor who always welcome me whenever I want to shoot. He may have taken pictures of almost anywhere I can imagine in Sacramento, but he'll try to look for other POVs so I can shadow him. I am so lucky to be surrounded by supportive people who continued to encourage and inspire me. Must be nice, eh!!!
6 comments:
Love it in B&W!
Nice skyline type shot!
It's tough to keep up with this challenge...I've been tempted to do Project 52, but I made a promise to myself to hang in there, so I'm still plugging away. I'm glad you are, too. I don't think your photos were slacking, but I like the idea of a theme for creativity. Cool skyline...I like the perspective.
I'm going to try to keep this short becasue I could type forever on this subject. hehe :) I really hope you don't switch to the 52 week project. Yes, 365 is about being more creative however, it's also about capturing every day life and sometimes it's boring. There have been many days where I have less inspired because everything I have going on in life. Here are some things that have helped me. On the weekends, try to be more creative, you have more time so if your week day photos aren't as inspiring, it's okay. Also, don't post every day!! I don't. If it's getting late and I haven't had time to take a picture and post, I concentrate more on the photo knowing I can just post it a day late. I took the picture in time and that is all that matters right? That has really taken the pressure off right there. Sometimes I go a few days, which you know. hehe ;) I think the task of getting the photo taken, uploaded, edited and posted is what ruins it. So I think if you just use your time for only the photo on some days, it'll totally help you and take the pressure off. I really hope this helps and I will be here cheering you on no matter what, but I believe you can do it!!! :)
I love the picture! Great skyline!
I also hope that you don't go away from the 365. Melissa's advise is great! I have been thinking the same thing that a lot of my pictures are just pictures, but they don't really show anything interesting. I think we need to accept that not every picture is going to have the "wow" effect. I've also been thinking what I'll do once this year is over.. definitely NOT another 365, but I don't want to stop completely either..so maybe then a 52 week project?
I actually wanted to have a theme every week when I started this, but I am horrible at this. I just have 0 creativity inside me to come with a neat idea for the same theme.
thank you very much for the encouragement!!! i've learned a lesson or two...
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