Turning over a new leaf...

Ok, so stomach rumblings, crying spells, and general uneasiness have made it quite clear to me that I have been neglecting to give my creativity an outlet lately. Jobs and "time constraints" have been my excuse, but they were only a ruse for an ever-present, shape-shifting enemy known as self-doubt. But we all know what my favorite motto is- no doubt. So, now that I have recognized my ego's version of self-deprecation (I've been watching way too much Dawson's Creek apparently!), I am now focused on one thing- how to fix this?

Well, after looking at several different photographers' work online last night, I started to think. I have always been in awe of photographers who can take a seemingly mundane, everyday object and make it beautiful through their composition. So why can't I?

In order to refine my eye, and save my sanity, I am dedicating myself to taking pictures every day. In the back of my mind, I kept thinking I just need to go to Africa or Zimbabwe or Indonesia to get some amazing shots. That's fear if I ever heard it. Screw that. I will take shots in my backyard and make them beautiful. Heck, you may even see a shot of my garbage can. I am on a mission. Since my job schedule literally keeps me from being able to frequent state parks like I would prefer, I will use this time to find beauty in the things I see every day.

So, in line with Project 365, which my fellow photographer/cabinet maker/mail collector/motorcycle junkie friend Bob informed me of, I will be doing my own project here. Though I haven't labeled it with a dramatic title yet- I don't quite know how to shorten the Get Off My Butt and Take Pictures Project- here goes.

Every day you can check out a new shot here on my blog (save for next month when I'm in Chicago watching No Doubt!) along with the thought process behind it!! Comments are welcome, but not necessary. I promise no greatness, but I do promise growth. Enjoy!!



So this was taken in my back yard of a leaf with some interesting mold formations on it. My goal in taking this and several other shots was to find naturally formed lines. These were cool because they were really intricate- almost like spiderwebs. I also liked it because it looked like snow in my back yard! I wish.