If a photo is worth a thousand words, I could just about write an essay- one about pumpkin pie and yummy food, at that. Brooklyn, what are you talking about exactly? Good question, friends. Please bear with me as I (try to) explain.
After eyeing a camera I found on Kijiji like a newborn baby, I finally decided to take the plunge and splurge. Last Friday of Thanksgiving weekend, weighing no less than 820 g (to be exact), I welcomed home my “new” addition, the Canon 7d. It was perfect really, and all I could of bargained for. But as you may expect, not every parent is perfect; and there’s always surprises.
After eyeing a camera I found on Kijiji like a newborn baby, I finally decided to take the plunge and splurge. Last Friday of Thanksgiving weekend, weighing no less than 820 g (to be exact), I welcomed home my “new” addition, the Canon 7d. It was perfect really, and all I could of bargained for. But as you may expect, not every parent is perfect; and there’s always surprises.
That following Sunday, at our family gathering, my “new” Canon got a taste of the autumn air and the sun that was out during the day. I was genuinely happy with how my shots turned out, from the pumpkin pie and turkey we feasted on in the kitchen- to the smiles of my family lounging around the fire on the deck that afternoon.
Feeling full of food, thankfulness, and love, we left early so I could make it to work on time. Still slightly sated from Thanksgiving dinner when I returned home from work that evening, I decided to relax and upload the pictures I took to my computer.
However, relaxing isn't the word I'd use to describe my experience as I waited for the memory card to download my pictures. I soon became aware that something wasn’t right. I waited some more, thinking that maybe it would perform some magic, but alas that wasn’t the case.
“You need to format the disk before you can use it!? Formatting will erase ALL memory!!!?” Well. What if I don’t want to, darned computer!
I guess I only have myself to blame, but I can’t help but feel resentful to the technology gods for pulling one on me. However, I guess the lesson was learned in the end (although I haven't fully surrendered my files to cyber space just yet).
To quote Ziad K. Abdelnour:
Feeling full of food, thankfulness, and love, we left early so I could make it to work on time. Still slightly sated from Thanksgiving dinner when I returned home from work that evening, I decided to relax and upload the pictures I took to my computer.
However, relaxing isn't the word I'd use to describe my experience as I waited for the memory card to download my pictures. I soon became aware that something wasn’t right. I waited some more, thinking that maybe it would perform some magic, but alas that wasn’t the case.
“You need to format the disk before you can use it!? Formatting will erase ALL memory!!!?” Well. What if I don’t want to, darned computer!
I guess I only have myself to blame, but I can’t help but feel resentful to the technology gods for pulling one on me. However, I guess the lesson was learned in the end (although I haven't fully surrendered my files to cyber space just yet).
To quote Ziad K. Abdelnour:
►Focus on what's important.
Don't let distractions ruin the picture in front of you. Sometimes things may look blurry from where you are. Search for clarity and pureness. Always work hard to find ways around your obstacles!
►Capture the good times.
Take pictures. Lots of them! But don't forget to soak in the moment... Loosen up and laugh. Cherish those around you. Appreciate the world, and breathe in some fresh air.
►Develop from the negative.
Learn from your mistakes! Discover the light in every direction you go. Find a different perspective or angle in whatever you are doing.
►If things don't work out, take another shot.
Remember, you are the artist. Try new things. Make choices- whether they are more contemporary or abstract. Don't forget: what might work for you, may not work for others. Lastly, never let any mistakes stop you from reaching your goals and doing what you love!
Don't let distractions ruin the picture in front of you. Sometimes things may look blurry from where you are. Search for clarity and pureness. Always work hard to find ways around your obstacles!
►Capture the good times.
Take pictures. Lots of them! But don't forget to soak in the moment... Loosen up and laugh. Cherish those around you. Appreciate the world, and breathe in some fresh air.
►Develop from the negative.
Learn from your mistakes! Discover the light in every direction you go. Find a different perspective or angle in whatever you are doing.
►If things don't work out, take another shot.
Remember, you are the artist. Try new things. Make choices- whether they are more contemporary or abstract. Don't forget: what might work for you, may not work for others. Lastly, never let any mistakes stop you from reaching your goals and doing what you love!
Wednesday, October 14th 2015
I had planned on doing another night shoot for a while now. Originally, the night started off with Zhoda and I watching the sun go down on hay bales in the back yard. Then, my friend Meagan and I spontaneously decided to catch the end of the beautiful sunset in a farmers field down the road. Good times were had, although our hands were nearly frozen by the October air that night. There's something about prairie sunsets this time of year that never gets old to me though!
Thanks for following along and chasing me on this journey!
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