"what was the best thing you learned about yourself this past year"
reverb 10
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wow. what didn't i learn.
honestly i think we all learn something new about ourselves every single day.
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anyhow. what i learned most, since i'm forcing myself to answer the question, is that if i don't take photos everyday, i get kind of ugly and kind of mean. seriously. photography has become an addiction of mine. the photos don't have to be perfect. and i don't have to take hundreds of them at a time. but my camera has to spend some time in my hands. everyday. kind of like the smoker who's giving up his nicotine but still puts an unlit cigarette in his mouth just for the feeling.
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yesterday i took photos of all the little things in my studio that make me smile. just because i needed to shoot. it was too cold and grey to go outside. and then of course there's always sophie. who in the photo above is oblivious to the fact that i'm laying on the floor watching her lick up crumbs while her body soaks in the last rays of the morning sunlight.
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so there it is. my name is beth. i have an addiction. i've had it now for 3 years. it's not getting any better. worse actually. but since i know there are so many of you sitting in this round circle with me confessing the same addiction. well welcome. i'm so glad you're here.
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34 comments:
My name is Karen. I have an addiction. I've had it now for atleast five years and it's not getting any better, Thank God or the powers that created the camera. I'm happy to join this circle, my friend.
Now if you'll excuse me, I've got pictures to take of chicken manure being spread out in an open field.
Kudos to you for stepping forward. The first step to overcoming addiction is admission. Of course when your addiction is something as creative, constructive and positive as yours, I say "Screw it! Go for full blown obsession!!!"
You Rock and I am so happy that you have found your calling in life. It's a beautiful thing. Truly.
Ahhhh love it! Such a delightful addiction, if you ask me! <3
Too cute! And sadly true. My addiction is growing but is no where near as professional as yours. But I enjoy it just the same!
My first thought while looking at that beautiful photo was, "How does she keep her floor so clean?"
That's an awesome shot, love it.
Great photograph. Some addictions are just so, well, addictive!:)
Such a welcoming light shining there.
After not having my secret lover (my camera) in my hands for 3 weeks now I am understanding this to be very true. I'm going to make time today, I need a fix like no body's business!
sophie's photo turned out nicely. sometimes it's those moments they don't know we're taking their picture that makes it so good. and i understand about your addiction with the camera. when i don't get to go take pictures on a given day it drags me down. i don't see our longing easing any either, :)
have a great day.
Smiling! I have known for a long time that I had an addiction to creating. If I don't do something regularly, even just make cookies I do get agitated. The camera has become an avenue that I too realize I must have in my hand often. In photography group Tuesday the leader asked how often we took pictures and some people didn't do it very often. I thought, wow - I can't go more that a day or two without taking a picture. Love your thoughts on this, they do inspire me to think about it. How fun to lay on the floor and take pictures of Sophie checking out the sunshine and whatever is on the floor.
Love you Beth! Merry Christmas.
I suspect this is going to be a big meeting of addicts such as we are. Photoholics Anonymous.. I can relate. Love the photo of Sophie.
Your addiction serves you well. The light captured in this photograph is beautiful.
I have that addiction too...nice to meet you Beth ;)
xoxo
I think it's a pretty darn good addiction. Happy to be getting it myself!
Love that photo.
I think I'm tipping over the edge into addiction.
I know the feeling, I have it, too. My camera feels like an extra limb.
My name is Deb.I am a Shutterbug addict. I also become very cranky if I do not shoot every day. In fact this day I shot randomness like homebaked bread, Matt building our bathroom, and myself on a pink couch wearing a great new hat, sipping red wine from an old vessel. Now please excuse me from this circle while I return to my second addiction...PHOTOSHOP! ~and more red wine~
Ok. So the addiction is 'not getting any better'. Oh, but you are, my friend.
YOU ARE.
This is lovely in its simplicity. I can almost feel the softness of that beautiful fur.
Hi, my name is Luna. I know exactly how you feel! :) But i won't trade this 'addiction' for anything. Happy shooting!
I love the fruit
of your addiction!
And the lighting
in your photo
....bliss.
-Jennifer
Beth - this is such a painterly image. absolutely gorgeous and rich. thank goodness for your addiction. :)
xoxo
Debi
That picture is awesome.
we are all in the same wonderful club. i am that way with photography a little, but definitely that way with words.
these are good addictions to have. and that photo is like a Vermeer...
I feel exactly the same... I took pictures of pens at work yesterday.. nuts!!!!!
Personally, I am so glad you are addicted to taking photos. It pumps me up and brings some more joy to my life to see your photos and read your words.
What a great addiction! I am only now getting hooked, but it is fun, and like you say-- it's not about the quality or quantity it's about the process that is so alluring. Hope you are staying warm! xoxo, E
your banner is stunning. I love it! Even though I hate the snow and cold weather it is purely beauty.
I don't think this addiction is a bad thing, like a cigarette definitely is. I think it is more a tool you have discovered that helps you be you, and a great version of you at that ! Rock on, Photography Girl !
nodding....yes...it's a wonderful addiction, isn't it?
I love how animals always seek the light spots in the room...and I love how beautifully you have captured it...like Debi said...it looks like a painting.
It is a nice addiction to have:)
sophie is feeling better! hurrah! and i will act as an enabler by saying i am so glad you have this addiction...
Hi, my name is Gail...and I am a photoholic! I have no plans to recover however:) I love this photo of sophie...you sure captured that light well!...Please remain addicted:)
i love your new header photo ~ such beautiful snow drenched scene ~ your obsession is such a gift... so glad you share so much of it with so many :)
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