I took a bit of a break from this blog, from photography and from creativity in general. It has been almost 20 days since I posted here, which is also the last time (before today) that I used my DSLR. I haven't written anything other than some headlines or briefs at work in two week. … Continue reading Just get out and shoot, or don’t
I have taken quite a few bad photos this year. I've taken a few good ones as well. I have not taken as many photos as I would like, but I have taken more photos this year than at any other time in my life. And recently I hit a milestone. Two years ago when … Continue reading 365 photo project milestone
I've put a lot of pressure on myself with this creative project and that pressure can be a little bit paralyzing sometimes. I want to get out a make photos, I want to write, I want to make stuff. Then I think too much about it and think of all the reasons I can't do … Continue reading No pressure, just create
I think these photos of the flowers out front of my apartment are proof. And I felt the need to post something because I haven't posted anything in a while and I need a creative spark. Maybe spring will be just that.
This blog/website was supposed to kick start my creativity. It hasn't gone as well as I had hoped, but I haven't completely failed. Basically, other than work and the occasional blog post, creativity has been photography. And that has been a battle of fits and starts. Lately, other things have demanded my attention. For one, … Continue reading Still going, sort of
When I'm looking for motivation and consuming content, rather than creating it, I spend a lot of time searching the internet for street photography. I have watched countless videos where photographers give a point of view look at how they shoot street. My google search history is full of terms like, "Portland, Maine & street … Continue reading Street photography: Take 1
When work slows down after a busy season, everyone tries to take a little time off. When work slowed down just in time for my birthday, I was ready for a little time off. I didn't make any plans for this vacation, a nice stretch of nine days off, I just wanted to have some … Continue reading Staycation photos
When I interviewed for my first journalism job after I graduated from college, this spot was the home of a newspaper that was first published in 1825. Now, 20 years after my first full-time job in the business, it is home to a bank, a Target, a Five Guys and all kinds of other bullshit. … Continue reading 365 photo project: Day 73
I haven't really set aside much time lately to be creative. Work has been busy (it's also creative), I'm trying to get back into running shape, and I've been lacking motivation a little bit. That's too bad, since the purpose of this blog and this creative goal was to help keep me motivated but that's … Continue reading Everyday stuff
Driving around town, doing errands this afternoon, I really wanted to go for a run. I'm slowly working my way back after some arthritis-induced inflammation in my knees put me on the shelf for a few months, and I'm still dealing with some aches and pains. My knees are so, so much better than they … Continue reading Rookie mistake
