“What do you do when you’re alone?” It was an innocent question, but I wasn’t sure how to answer. You’re not supposed to ask that. It’s “alone” time. My daughter told me that when she’s alone in the house she blasts her music loud since we don’t like it. Ah, the vast mind of a teenager.
Since it’s a holiday, we decided to get some ice cream and visit the park near us. I really wanted to capture the carefree nature of children on a day like today. I was surprised to find that I was drawn to individual children somehow lost in their own worlds. Despite being surrounded by others, they would often break away to do their own thing, get lost in their thoughts, and just be. I loved that.
I also look forward to times alone, whether it’s an hour at the coffee shop reading a book or a weekend retreat in Wine Country. The value of being alone is unparalleled in its ability to recharge, rejuvenate, and re-energize your soul, mind, and creativity. Never neglect that time. Even if it’s just 15 minutes in the bathroom with the door locked so you aren’t interrupted. Find a way. Carve it out. Make it happen. You’ll be a better person for it. And the world will benefit from the creativity that emerges.
Manual: Page 115—Storage and Cleaning. One thing I didn’t know is that you shouldn’t store your camera in places that are higher than 60% humidity. Living in California up until now that was never a concern. But living in Atlanta, I’ve got to wonder if our house ever reaches higher than that amount. Any ideas how to check the humidity level in your home?
Images: Planning to browse Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer’s Life—1990-2005. After posting about the articles I read about her yesterday, I’d like to dive in today and look at more of her work. She has such a unique way of creating iconic and images with distinct moods. I’m looking forward to seeing how her portfolio of images works together and builds over time. I wonder what story 15 years of my photographs would tell.
What story do your images tell?
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