Aah, I think we all do that to ourselves at some point.
Have you considered trying the Get Pushed challenges? For me, it was a great way to find and cultivate new material.
@louuncouth I have been involved. The last couple of people have been no shows so I have been a little disheartened there. However I think it is a great challenge.
So make a rule for yourself (without the get pushed challenge) that you won't shoot the same old (comfortable you're really good at it) stuff until you take a shot of something novel and new. Even if *those* shots don't make it here, you'll be pushing yourself to try new things. Just a suggestion, of course.
I see - shame on the ditchers :) If you do manage to get involved I think it would be great fun, though.
Next question - have you heard of Arno Rafael Minkkinen? I think you might like his work. To me his work looks like humans blending into, mimicking and accentuating the landscapes around them, rather than standing out and observing them, as I see in this shot here. Maybe you might find it somewhat of a resource? Minkkinen's "Hands and Feet" series is fun to study and play with, if you want to check it out. http://www.arno-rafael-minkkinen.com/hands_and_feet.html
@voiceprintz Thanks JT. I think I just need to take a small break. Time is very short and I cannot devote enough time to my hobby at the moment. I have tried so many new things since starting this project. I am really pleased with the progress I have made. I just need to afford more time to thinking.
The new camera scares me.....
dagnabits! i was waiting for my push and then i forgot all about it. sorry! we're supposed to be partners this week but seeing it is already friday morning, at least where i am, why don't we both do the low-key challenge and post whenever. like you i've been struggling with my craft. two thousand photos and i still couldn't get a handle on what my style is. not really into post processing, too complicated for my old brain. 5+2 made me comfortable with sitting in front of the camera but with selfies, it's my own rules. now you, you're good, i see your stuff sometimes on pp or trending and they're good and you have a style, just need to develop it more. the above s*** you call it, that's brilliant. the one wisdom this old hag can impart is never doubt yourself; whether people say you're good or you're bad, stop for a moment, examine your work carefully. but in the end, it's how you feel about it. so never doubt yourself. congrats on your new toy. wow! this is long, sorry i thought i was still on my laptop writing a story. go forth, young person, and kick ass with your photography.
I can appreciate the "scary" part of a new camera. I have WAY more camera than I need for what I do. However, I have just the RIGHT amount of camera to grow into!
I get not having enough time as a single mom with more than one job. I get needing more thinking time, too. Best as you hit 200% and find your way; whatever that way may be.
@voiceprintz you are an inspiration. Here I am moaning about time. I am pleased with my purchase. I enjoy this site very much and don't want to leave. I do however need to get more of a balance (like most people with a hobby). The new camera is all I will ever need (as was the old one). Thanks for you kind words.
@summerfield I really appreciate your kind words. If you can help me develop further I would genuinely value the feedback. I am my worse critic, I am aware of that. It doesn't stop me and I strive to get better, but I have lost my way a little with values. It is a difficult art to critique without imposing.
@spanner@summerfield I agree with her ^
I have been dying to tell you this story,
when I was at art school the person that taught me the most important thing in the whole time I was there was a visitor who when she came to talk to me about my work and I started wingeing about how crap it was said " I don't want to hear that shit"
it was like a slap in the face, but she wasn't being mean, just real, a much needed lesson that was obviously so profound I remeber it to this day ")
@kali66 One of the best bits of advice that I was given was,
Never be satisfied but constantly strives to develop and improve. If you are happy with what you produce then you are not developing.
My frustrations are born out of repeating what I am doing and not having the balls to try a new approach.
July 21st, 2014
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Have you considered trying the Get Pushed challenges? For me, it was a great way to find and cultivate new material.
Next question - have you heard of Arno Rafael Minkkinen? I think you might like his work. To me his work looks like humans blending into, mimicking and accentuating the landscapes around them, rather than standing out and observing them, as I see in this shot here. Maybe you might find it somewhat of a resource? Minkkinen's "Hands and Feet" series is fun to study and play with, if you want to check it out. http://www.arno-rafael-minkkinen.com/hands_and_feet.html
The new camera scares me.....
I get not having enough time as a single mom with more than one job. I get needing more thinking time, too. Best as you hit 200% and find your way; whatever that way may be.
I have been dying to tell you this story,
when I was at art school the person that taught me the most important thing in the whole time I was there was a visitor who when she came to talk to me about my work and I started wingeing about how crap it was said " I don't want to hear that shit"
it was like a slap in the face, but she wasn't being mean, just real, a much needed lesson that was obviously so profound I remeber it to this day ")
Never be satisfied but constantly strives to develop and improve. If you are happy with what you produce then you are not developing.
My frustrations are born out of repeating what I am doing and not having the balls to try a new approach.