Photography Class

Before I walked away from my job, I wrote down 5 outrageous things I wanted to do and 5 reasonable things I wanted to do. Photography was one of the 5 reasonable things. Since I wanted to do it, I am not quite sure why the "homework" in the class feels like homework. I may have been thrown by all of the "math" talk about speed, aperture, etc. I voluntarily took this class, wanted to learn, asked for it. . .(the back and forth mind creeps back in). Perhaps I felt I needed structure and classes when I left my job. Ultimately, however, I cannot find out what I like or do not like by sitting on my couch. I have to try things. Get out there.

So, I am learning to use my camera and doing homework hopefully to make pictures come out not awful. I must say, there are a lot of buttons and digital displays on the screen. Wow. I have been putting off picking up my camera because it seems so daunting. Instead of taking my camera out and playing around with it, I waited until the very last second to do my homework and it feels frustrating. I had an entire week. What is the problem here?? Once I had it out, however, I used the online tutorial, and just started just taking pictures and figuring things out as I went along. I have a lot to learn, but sheesh, it's just a camera. Sitting on the coffee table staring at me all week. I am not a slogan fan, but Nike had it right. . .just do it. It's of no use until I pick it up and figure it out. Again, like yesterday, simple concepts.

I did get a picture of my dog Bridgette. . .



p.s. It's a gorgeous day out.