perspective, seen two ways

way back in the old days, i was one of those kids who wanted to be a photographer (just like everyone else). a friend's older sister took these amazing close ups of her dog and i copied with my dog(i was about 8 years old), with mixed results. i still remember those pictures and how fun it was to experiment. i noticed from an early age that really close up shots or pictures taken when the person wasn't looking were more flattering or had more interest. the only thing i got out of my first marriage of any value (besides a lot of life lessons, ha ha) was a canon eos with three different lenses and a nice carrying case. that camera takes the best pictures and i have taken millions over the years.

having kids resparked an interest in photography after a period of time when i felt i would rather be "in the moment completely" rather than constantly documenting everything for later. my husband would ask if i took photos from an event and i would blankly stare back, realizing i had forgotten. it was like a phase (which sometimes lingers today) where i just didnt care about documenting events, i just wanted to relax and enjoy it.

with my new digital camera, the pendulum is swinging back toward excessive picture taking. it is so easy to download and enjoy instantly, no waiting to see results. it has really stirred me up to take better photos although i must admit i have zero idea how to do the amazing detailed shots seen on flickr and many blogs i visit. i think what i learned in a high school photography class needs an upgrade!