Hello people of the internet... I won't apologise for not blogging for such a long time since I never really find anything interesting and worthwhile to blog about, but finally I have found something deep and meaningful :P. (just brewed myself a cup of camomile tea... brewed what a funny word)
So for the past few days I have been walking to my mum's office on the way home and I'm sure others would agree it's a really pleasant walk along the river, especially if you're listening to 'Bring it all back' by S Club 7 - I'm having a nostalgic phase in my music. Anyway, today I arrived at the bridge (to cross the river) very early and so decided to sit on the bench near the steps of the bridge. I put my bag beside me and took out my maths homework, which in hindsight seems like the nerdiest I could have possible done but honestly I'm glad I did that. You see, had I just played on my IPod or texted my friends I would've been fixated on that, whereas as I did my maths homework I kept looking up as I thought over the questions I was doing and because of this I saw the single action that inspired me to write a blog post after half a year!
As I looked up towards the bridge I noticed a couple who were descending down the cycle ramp, as they did the man stopped and took his camera out. Ok, you're going to have to use your imagination a bit now - he took a picture of the leaves and branches of the tree next to the bridge so if you were standing in his position it would look as though the branches were coming towards you. This made me think... something I don't take enough time to do in my day. It made me think that this man thinks this image of rusty leaves and branches is worth capturing and it reminded me of myself because many a time I look out for artistic scenes and never miss an opportunity to take a picture, in fact many people do this because taking artistic and contemporary photos has become very popular. However, does this mean that we are more focused on finding these scenes rather than appreciating them - I don't think so.
This then led me on to thinking that everyone has a different point of view over what images are worth capturing, as the man stopped to take a photo but the woman didn't, showing they both SAW different things when they LOOKED at the tree and perhaps the woman wasn't even looking showing how some of us ignore certain things either because it's too normal to be special enough for a photo or we're just plain ignorant. For instance my mother is obsessed with taking photos for every occasion especially when we go out or on holiday because she think they're important, whereas I easily get bored of such photos because after several years they do not hold much meaning since many are posed and EXACTLY THE SAME. Hence why I get annoyed with people that take multiple photos of landmarks and sights ... it's not like the statue has changed in the 3 seconds you've taken to click the shutter... unless its the eiffel tower at night :) but in that case a video is best!
Nevertheless, some people find joy in having many pictures and that is because they see things in a different point of view, therefore, a photo that I take may be appealing and interesting to me but not have the same effect on you. To test this out I took a few photos of what I think are beautiful, quirky and interesting images and I would be grateful to see what you think of them and whether they catch your eye the same way they did mine. Comment below :)
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I must admit that spider is quite horrific but I was soooo pleased when I overcame my fear and got that picture which I suppose brings me onto my last deep thought (I know it's not that deep) that people find pleasure and satisfaction in capturing photos because it expresses their point of view in the most colourful and artistic manner. That man probably felt a little happier and unbothered that he had to run after the woman because he had taken the time to appreciate that tree and its branches and thought to himself that that image would make a captivating photograph and that thought may have made him feel better about himself because in his mind he now saw it as a work of art that he had captured - in essence he felt like an artist. In this same way I don't this that things we capture on camera go unappreciated because a lot of thought goes into each click. Everyone loves the feeling of having created something wonderful using resources, no doubt photography is the easiest form of art because it takes very few resources but the skill is in the eye of the beholder and that is what I love about it.
Okidoke seems like I've come to the conclusion that I love photography, and now I have justified it to the max so I am very pleased with myself just as that man was.
Please comment :)byeee xx
P.S. I just finished my camomile tea now in case you were wondering :)
