But there's a problem.
I'm really not that good at it.
For a while, I thought it was something I could learn to be good at. It's all technical right? But the more I learn, the more I am realizing it is more of an art than a science. And artistic talent is NOT something I've been blessed with. Not at all.
This past weekend, our class took a field trip to Union Station and then walked around the Capitol area. We were sent off to take original, artsy photos, and I was at a loss. I am completely lacking in creativity! Angles, leading lines, unique perspective - it's all lost on me. But, I had lots of fun anyway. And here's one of my mediocre artistic attempts:
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In fact, mediocrity is a relief. Who needs all that pressure from a hobby?
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I had the same problem--I need to turn in five perfectly exposed pics for my class tonight! But it's really hard to shoot things when you have no inspiration (at least in my experience) and so I have 500 shots of a birdbath in a neighbor's yard and then 100 more of my kid, from various "artsy" angles.
ReplyDeleteYou just need to find something that inspires you! But FWIW, I like your pic.
Cath, thanks so much! You're right - I have to admit I'm not that inspired by the Capitol Building. :)
ReplyDeleteWhere are you taking your photography class, and how long does it run? Mine was at the Washington School of Photography, but it was only 4 sessions.
From your somewhat artsy mother-in-law, I think that picture is GREAT!
ReplyDeleteFrom a Penn law grad, biglaw partner and mom of 2-that's why I keep knitting. It's good for people like us to do things that challenge our perfectionism. Besides, what is the perfect picture? The perfect brief? The perfect mom? The perfect kid? Does not exist.
ReplyDeleteAmen to embracing mediocrity :)
ReplyDeleteShan--I'm taking it at the Torpedo Factory. It's a nine week class and great so far! I learned there is a LIGHT METER inside my camera so I don't have to guess at exposure. That in itself was worth the price of admission.
ReplyDeleteI like this picture. I think it's creative and interesting, but that's just me.
ReplyDeleteI think it's an oxymoron and a very clever political commentary you have created. Life and hope juxtaposed against the stagnant stuck energy at the Capital.
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