222 of 365 - new theme, new direction, time to regroup a bit!

There is a new theme for the group now: Sports. I will be changing my direction, but couldn't let this theme pass by without an homage to the meeting of my husband through sports! Many years ago we were fencers and this is my practice foil from back then.

It is a bit rusty and worn; as we are! But all and all has held up well; as we have!

As far as the change of direction, I have decided to take a month off of the themes, and regroup my thoughts about how I take photos and why. Not any monumental philosophical meditations, but just time to regroup a bit.

Generally I find it very easy to attack a new activity or art form, but then get caught in the trap of trying to make it "look good" or "look like good _____" should look, rather than just enjoying the activity for my own process and edification.

I have started thinking about big cameras, lenses, and recording for end results as reasons and goals , more than the process of seeing and finding the serendipity around me which is why I went into it. So I have devised what I hope is a slap against the side of the head to help me think if those "advances " are really what will help me expand my voice, or if they are just something I want to be able to emulate better!  If I haven't bored you silly by now, please read my blog for today here!.