#4 ~ January 4th ~ Syracuse, IN
don’t miss out on the good days
I believe that every day is filled with possibilities. That's why I try to make images every single day, no matter where I am or what I am doing. But, not all days are created equal.
I'd been struggling for a few days to create new images. The weather wasn't helping: it was freezing cold, but no rain, no snow, no nothing. Being outside for more than half an hour became an act of bravery, and the rewards were too low.
Patience usually pays off. Yesterday was one of those days that come only every once in a while. It snowed overnight, so we woke up to a winter wonderland. Not only that, but the temperature was actually pleasant (28F / -2C, which at this point in winter is actually pretty warm), no wind, no rain, no snow, and a little bit of mist. Absolutely perfect conditions for photography.
Not too long ago, I'd dwell on where to go to take advantage of this gift. Instead of wasting time on Google Maps trying to find the perfect spot, I just grabbed my camera and headed out. I spent 5 hours in the snow, feeling like a little kid who was playing with the white powder for the first time. And I think I made some beautiful images -just walking around the neighborhood.
The place I spent the most time at was, perhaps not surprisingly, the local golf course. The snow worked as a beautiful white blanket on top of the carefully crafted landscapes, with its rolling hills, little ponds and intentionally spaced trees. So much potential in such a mundane place.
Yes, I do believe in everyday photography - there's always something to be found out there, any day. But some days are special. Those, you can't really miss out on.
new images
“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are” - Anais Nin
There’s no new video this week as I’m taking a little break from YouTube. I’m still taking photographs as often as I can, though.
Luckily, the weather has delivered a little gift in the form of snow. I’m hoping it will stick around for a bit longer as I found more images these past two days than in the whole month of December.
For now, thanks for being there, and talk to you in the next one!
Adrian
A golf course can be good for infrared too !
Dear Adrian - I find these e-mails hugely encouraging to pursue my own craft. Thank you for taking the time to compose them. Your images are stunning and I really appreciate the honesty around the struggle. Thank you. Gareth