2023 - A Continuation of the Journey with Photography

Yesterday, I took a walk in the park with Meshach around 5pm - it was overcast and drizzling a bit, but that set the mood for a clam and quite therapeutic walk, and although I didn’t find much to photograph, there were a few moment that provided opportunities for photos in between chatting about wildlife and life in general.

I’ve come to appreciate that photography has a larger scope than what I had initially thought. Beyond my favorite genres, street and landscapes, there are the things that I take for granted, either due to their easy access or mundane nature. But mundanity of the everyday spectacles are actually my own lack of appreciation, and so I have now made a practice of finding more appreciation for the little things that make our surroundings and life in genera a bit more fulfilling, pleasurable, and nostalgic.

An interesting idea is that photography takes us away from the present moment, or the full experience of it - I’d agree and disagree. I believe there are moments that deserve our full attention, and don’t need to interrupted by us taking a photo, but there are others that, if we find a good balance and tact, can enhance the experience, while preserving a moment that can be relived (albeit fractionally) for generations to come.