Glancing at my SL Flickr page, I notice that I haven’t posted anything in over two months. Scrolling through my SL pic directories doesn’t show much that hasn’t already been sifted through several times. Maybe one day I’ll post some of what’s there, but I’m in no hurry. Checking through saved blog posts shows some interesting sims that would make for good picture taking. However, I can’t convince myself to start planning an outing. Frustrated, I decide that perhaps I should focus on RL photography instead.
Double checking my RL Flickr page shows inactivity for well over twice as long as my SL Flickr page. I’m no longer a Flickr junkie like in the days before discovering SL, but it seems so unusual to have such a huge gap. Scanning through my photo directories doesn’t turn up anything new. Time for some picture taking.
I pull out my D50 and check to see if there is any battery leakage from lack of recent use. Nothing wrong except a layer of dust. I turn on the camera, pop off the lens cap, put the strap around my neck, and focus on a painting hanging off in the distance. There’s no immediate desire to start figuring out the best angle, compose the shot, or even search for another subject. Once upon a time, I’d be primed to start snapping away.
I have no desire to take pictures of any sort. This is SO unlike me. What in the world is going on?
Picture taking has always seemed natural to me since the days of playing around with my dad’s Polaroid 103 as a kid. I love photography as a creative outlet, untarnished by any monetary pressures. Obviously, I’m burned out at the moment. Maybe I just need to step away from the viewfinder for a while. Perhaps I should try a change of pace like portrait taking. I’m not sure what’s needed right now, but I’m fairly confident that one day my photographic muse will return.
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velveeta biedermann // April 7, 2008 at 10:34 pm
I love taking pictures. At a recent birthday party for my niece and newphew, I took over 100 pictures. I was glad to have 3 that I would even consider framing. The muse may not always be around, but when she is, I ‘m ready!
josiethibedeau // April 8, 2008 at 8:52 am
I find I go in streaks… For weeks I’ll photograph everything and anything. Then for a time I’ll forget to pack my camera when I go out of town. I think the change in the weather should help me… But I’m in the same boat, thinking of what I can put on the calendar that will justify bringing the camera along.
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