One thing is constant no matter where I travel. What is common place for a local is often special to someone traveling through. Somehow when we are exposed to something, no matter how beautiful, day in and day out it often becomes less special. Yet when you show this “common” item to someone visiting the perception is completely different.
While in Utah I had this experience several times. Sunflowers on the side of the road… nothing special to the locals, yet an incredibly beautiful photographic subject to me. I suppose the moral of this thought is its sometimes helpful to put on the hat of a tourist where you live and rediscover what is in your own backyard.
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luca
on July 31 2008
That sky is stunning…
Jim
on July 31 2008
@luca that’s the southwest for you… big open spaces and beautiful skies.
Destry
on July 31 2008
Maybe that’s why I move so often - to keep things fresh. Thanks for sharing.
Jamie
on July 31 2008
That’s one of the hardest parts about being a photographer. It’s always a challenge to find new and interesting things to shoot where you live, at least for me.
Mark
on July 31 2008
Since my long distance travel is restricted, I have found that it forces me to do this very thing with local spots. As hard as it may be at times to overrule your own perceptions, it is quite rewarding when you discover a new gem so close.
Nick
on August 26 2008
It is a great excercise to force yourself to try and find a new photo in areas that you are over familiar with. It makes you change your perspective emotionally, artistically and often physically.
A beautiful shot Jim.
Jim
on August 26 2008
@Nick and others who have commented.
Thanks. As to finding new perspectives… if it wasn’t so challenging it wouldn’t be so rewarding.