A rush of blood to the head
Just finished catching up with my flickr contacts, comments etc etc etc - god it’s kinda been a chore, but one that’s secretly delicious and I don’t mind really…
Oh, the above photo is by fellow ThreeSixtyFiver Chloe, she’s a little crazy and I love her feed because it never fails to make me giggle inside. She’s only seventeen but she’s full of life and donned with her little point and shoot already proving to be a bit of a budding photographer.
None the less, I do feel like my photography lately is lacking, I’m so busy rushing around to actually take time to stop and think about what I’m shooting and how and even why. I feel like I’ve reached a kinda certain restraint when I’m out and about with my camera, I almost feel…self concious? I’m not sure. But I don’t like this feeling, and I need to break down these mental walls I’ve begun to build for myself.
Today during my break at work, I was just finishing my sandwich on a bench, and I saw this guy carrying a dslr (maybe a canon), he walked along, then stopped by this random guy sat at a table and he must have just asked him quickly if he could take a photo - then he did, and just carried along on his way. I loved that, I loved how casual and relaxed he was in doing it, and without fear.
And on that note I’m off to shoot my threesixtyfive, no ideas yet, but I’m sure I will think of something. It’s the last day of smiles! So shall see…
Hmm I should do a photography lighting course too, that would be ace.
Tags: flickr, Photography, photolising