This week was a weird week for me. I felt like every picture I took wasn’t good enough. I shot every single day, and at the end of the day I would look through all of them and I felt like I came up short for every single one of my photos. I was making stupid mistakes, and I wasn’t in the creative mindset. Not on purpose, I just didn’t have it in me this week. Maybe it was because I was mentally and physically exhausted, and I really did need to take a break, but I didn’t actually want to take one. I tried working on my second time lapse for my multimedia class but it didn’t go well. I was making so many mistakes, I wasn’t taking my time, and I was just getting really frustrated. At this point I was done with the week and wanted it to be over as quickly as possible.
Friday, I went up to Grayson Highlands with Khadejeh to hike with her while she worked on her time lapse. I decided pretty early on in the hike that I was just going to try to relax and enjoy the nice weather. At about 6:30 the light started to change and it pretty much brought me back to life. I was exhausted from hiking and climbing all day. Khadejeh kept saying it was our “second wind” because all of a sudden we had so much energy like we had just chugged three Red Bulls. The photo above was one that I took during that time. It may not be my best, and it’s definitely not my favorite, but I had fun taking it. While shooting I was reminded how much I love light. Seeing the light change on the trees, rocks, plants, and mountains was amazing and it instantly changed my outlook on this past week.
Very peaceful and pretty image Becca
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Thank you!
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Becca, I definitely understand where you’re coming from. I tried to do my timelapse a few times and it didn’t work out very well not to mention I couldn’t really think up an idea that I liked they were more my “safety” ideas. I do think this is a beautiful photo and I can’t wait to see your second timelapse.
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Thanks Meagan!
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Hi Becca! I felt exactly the same this whole week. Wanted to accomplish as much as possible but ended up feeling more exhausted and uninspired. I think a recharge would’ve help but can’t curb the urge to keep working. Love the light in this photo! Just think, in 2 weeks, we will be half way through our program at RCC. Crazy!
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I know it is crazy! Thanks David
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Becca I think you’re entirely too hard on yourself! This photo is beautiful and i’m sure the other ones you took were really good as well. I hope you were able to get lots of rest last week.
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Thanks Hayley
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Becca, I love the photograph and such a great exhibit of light which makes all the difference in the world. Sometimes we get those feelings that if I can just see the light at the end of the tunnel and with a little push you get that urge and that’s when you know it’s OK I can do this. You are going to accomplish all that you need to, but just keep your eyes on the prize. Be Blessed!
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