I have to admit it. I hate it when I get this way. I’ve been a little bummed out lately. Not upset, mind you, just a little blue. Haven’t felt like writing, or doing a whole lot more for that matter. The problem is usually the same one that occurs from time to time. When I have a lot of photo shoots, I end up spending a fair amount of time editing. Sometimes I do that while I’m out at a nice coffee shop or a restaurant somewhere, but lately, it’s been mostly at home.
Therein lies the problem.
Lately, I’ve felt like a hermit during the day. There have been a few days where outside of dropping off kids from school, picking them up and maybe a coffee run, it’s pretty much just me and the fluff dog hanging out at home. This has happened before, so I know it’s kind of a cyclical thing when there’s an edit crunch time. I recently got a new laptop, so I know I have the ability to go elsewhere and work from wherever. But I usually end up trying to do a bizillion things at home, and tell myself “I’ll just do this one more thing, and then I’ll go”. Several more things later, I’m still at home and then it’s time to pick up kids. But you know what usually brings me back? The very thing that starts the process to begin with. I finally force myself to get out, and I pick up the camera and take some pictures.
Getting back out and shooting always makes me feel so much better. While I enjoy photographing people most, having time to be outside in nature gives me time to think, and the creative muse begins again. Yesterday, I got to spend a little nature time at Mayfield Park. I always love the peacocks there … they’re so beautiful.
I hope you had a wonderful Easter! Happy Monday! -- S
"The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God.
Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles." - Anne Frank
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| I almost leaned up against this tree, and suddenly saw something move. Eek! |
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| This peacock was so incredibly LOUD! I felt like I was being serenaded. haha! |
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| With nothing and no one else around, this guy showed his colors to me. Yeah, just for me! :) |
