@jml0306 I feel your pain - such a frustrating situation!! I felt the same way a month or two ago - a lot of my pics from that time are really lame iPhone snaps. Not that iPhone snaps are lame in and of themselves, but mine were, and they sure were lazy. I'd snap some random thing just so I could say, there ya go, there's my one for the day, happy now? :)
One thing that helped me was learning new techniques. In my case, I have done a lot of shooting on film lately, and exploring my love for vintage cameras. I have concentrated a lot, too, on learning new editing tricks, etc. Maybe this time, for you, can be about learning new techniques or trying something you haven't tried before. Even if you go out and shoot the same tree stump every day!
Today was a bleaaaah day for me, and so I went back and revisited an old photo. I find that, the more I learn about photography and editing, the more I hate the things I've shot in the past! :) So, instead of shooting a photo today, I reworked this one with some of the techniques I learned this week by participating in the Ansel Adams artist challenge.
Oh, and speaking of challenges - enter those, if you don't already! Enter them all. Sometimes that helps spark some inspiration.
@jml0306 Not sure if this will help or not but I have never been to Vermont and would love to see some of the area you are visiting!! For some of us it is the only way we get to travel. LOL!
I can totally relate, too. It's so dull and gray outside, I'm having trouble coming up ideas. I keep hanging in there, though, since my 365 will be up sometime in January. I took a few pictures outside today and hated them all.
@jml0306 you may have a dry spell but you will suddenly have the perfect composition opportunity and you will go mad that you didn't bring your camera! hehe
I have the same problem, especially now that it gets dark at 5:00, is cold, windy, and snow tomorrow. I have really enjoyed this year of photos, but I am having a hard time during this final month.
It is becoming an ugly time of year here. I am looking around, to the right, to the left, up and down. I look for the different, the unusual, the pretty, the unique and then, take a shot of it. I am finding that there are all sorts of unusual thing tucked here and there. I don't always share all of my finds, but I have fun finding them. Sometimes, a different angle is all it takes to get my photographer interest back.
I know what you mean. Sometimes I feel like that. But when I don't take my camera with me, they are the times I see something and think "that would make a good photo" and I'm not able to capture it. Don't worry, I'm sure your photo 'mojo' will come back to you.
I feel ya!! Thats why I am trying new things. As you can tell by my most recent shots im going crazy for new ideas. Just tried water crowns and burning light bulbs. I have no idea what is next!! Anyways, you better pack that camera or you'll regret it!!!!!
All your photos are excellent to me, maybe U are giving too much expectation to yourself. Relax - take simple things (e.g. chair) and edit them excellently.
I am suffering from the same malady. Don't make the mistake of NOT packing your camera as then there'll be thousands of images to take!
I'm not sure how to cure this though...
If you find out, please let me know....
@jml0306 Take it with you and just start shooting things at random. No purpose behind what you are shooting just start taking pictures and you may amaze yourself at what comes out of it
I think we all get that way in our projects - i've been a bit hit and miss since the dark nights set in...absolutely take your camera to vermont - change of scenery might well help you. As some of the others have said - it becomes a bit pressured - especially when you have had a good run. Some of what I would consider some of my most uninspired shots have got favourable reactions - this drives me to try different stuff and not worry about the outcome. !
Gosh Joseph please pack your camera!! If you need inspiration have a look back at your shots - the autumn colours may not be there but the skies and the water will be and you seem to be able to find endless good shots!! Try some close-ups if the bigger scene is grotty?! Just please pack your camera - your photos are marvellous! :)
Joseph.... the problem may have been Thanksgiving. Perhaps you didn't balance the food feast with the beer feast? Too much food feasting and the onset of winter can leave one feeling like a sluggo. As the nights are getting cooler, you need a good stout, a dark ale, a porter or even a milk stout! Something smooth and velvety and creamy and rich and dark and oh so tasty!
Relax, drink one of three of those and take a photo of the glass of beer with its creamy head, and realise that yeah, winter is good for something!
But what ever you do, don't think about me, my frogs and the fact that is 7pm and still 82ºF where I live! Oh I so love summertime!
There is always one great theme at 365, and that is today. Maybe you need a change of camera or style - can heartily recommend Hipstamatic for finding your mojo and having a play with reality. Enjoy all your photos of seascapes, Vermont, autumn, winter and deli's in New York.
maybe stepping out of your comfort zone and doing something you wouldn't normally do? like candid street shots of strangers.
or... perhaps you just need a little breather. whatever the case, now's the time to sift through your gems and post some on 365 you haven't yet... i love your shots! :)
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One thing that helped me was learning new techniques. In my case, I have done a lot of shooting on film lately, and exploring my love for vintage cameras. I have concentrated a lot, too, on learning new editing tricks, etc. Maybe this time, for you, can be about learning new techniques or trying something you haven't tried before. Even if you go out and shoot the same tree stump every day!
Today was a bleaaaah day for me, and so I went back and revisited an old photo. I find that, the more I learn about photography and editing, the more I hate the things I've shot in the past! :) So, instead of shooting a photo today, I reworked this one with some of the techniques I learned this week by participating in the Ansel Adams artist challenge.
Oh, and speaking of challenges - enter those, if you don't already! Enter them all. Sometimes that helps spark some inspiration.
Good luck and hang in there!
I'm not sure how to cure this though...
If you find out, please let me know....
Relax, drink one of three of those and take a photo of the glass of beer with its creamy head, and realise that yeah, winter is good for something!
But what ever you do, don't think about me, my frogs and the fact that is 7pm and still 82ºF where I live! Oh I so love summertime!
Don't do it Joseph!
My fave is the iPhone telephoto lens - has brought me lots of fun and experimentation!
maybe stepping out of your comfort zone and doing something you wouldn't normally do? like candid street shots of strangers.
or... perhaps you just need a little breather. whatever the case, now's the time to sift through your gems and post some on 365 you haven't yet... i love your shots! :)