I found these leaves against the wood fence while on a walk around my hotel. Just after I returned to my room it began to rain. As I watched it rain from my window I noticed how the contrast had changed with the fence and leaves so dramatically. I realize how we so often will walk away with just the images we found at that particular moment. We can wish for better light or stronger contrast, or had a different lens with us, or had brought our flash, but that doesn’t really matter for me. I think what matters is we were out and about, looking for opportunities and experiencing these moments. I can’t have everything and for me, this image works just fine.
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Jim | SpinView
Monte, I agree. Sometimes simply appreciating what’s in front of you is enough. Many shots I take may not be of interest to other people, but if it captures my attention and freezes a point in time that I can look back on and remember and appreciate the experience, that’s all good.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Jim.
Earl
Hi Monte, yeah, it’s also about a way of seeing, of being aware of those things around us and those opportunities which may change from moment to moment. Perhaps it’s simply about being in the moment. 🙂
Monte Stevens
I could not agree with you more.!! I love the moments.