I have been uninspired lately when it comes to photography. Having one child in full-time school and another in part time preschool has kicked my butt. Life is wiping the floor with me.
I find that photography is like writing. If you get out of the habit it is that much harder to start again. I have managed to keep up the writing but the photography has taken a big hit.
I stumbled upon an article that discussed photographing colour, as opposed to photographing a subject.
I got to pondering about colour on one of my (many!) drives to school. For years, my favourite colour was blue. Navy blue, to be precise. I branched out to other shades of blue, as I find it to be a peaceful colour.
The blue was lonely. It needed a friend. I found the perfect friend in Red. She is kind of hot.
While our house is pretty inundated with wood, blue and red are prominently on display. They seem to be a good mix.
When trying to get my groove on with my camera I thought that maybe I should focus on red. Inspi(red), or so it seems.
And the utensils I use to can (Jar?) the salsa.
Strawberries from the garden (before the North wind blew in).
Apples on Amanda’s orchard.
An IKEA lamp.
I thought I should wander our property to see what red I could find.
A poppy from the garden.
Leaves from a bush along the driveway (I don’t know its name!) that turns red every fall.
A tennis ball.
Honey wearing his “Lumberjack jacket”.
I think it needs to “accidentally” be sent to the thrift store.
One of Honey’s clamps.
The taillight on our trailer.
I know. A tail light. But it’s red!
Let us finish with something pretty. The following is a red gerbera daisy.
Daisies are my favourite flower.
It felt good to press the shutter button and focus on something different than the same old, same old. What do you do when you need to be inspired?
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Red and blue together are my new favorite colors!
I think, like you said, that the best thing I can do to get inspiration back is to do something every day. I had major writers block until my Post Every Day in October thing and now I’ve got ideas all over the place.
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Comment by Elizabeth on October 8th, 2008 @ 7:29 amI read other people’s blogs and yoink ideas from them!
Just kidding.
I like to try to take a step back and try not to frustrate myself. Especially since it’s that hectic time of year when I need to be writing papers and stuff.
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Comment by Meg on October 8th, 2008 @ 7:29 amDaisies are my favourite also. I’ve not seen that color before, it’s just beautiful.
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Comment by Kimber on October 8th, 2008 @ 7:30 amIs this a repost? I could have sworn I’ve already seen it, but this time the feed was wonky.
Still, your inspi(red) adventure totally worked.
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Comment by witchypoo on October 8th, 2008 @ 7:34 amMaybe you could take series of photographs in different colour schemes, to complement the decor of different rooms?
I’m not a photographer, but I carry an ideas book so I can jot down thoughts, sentences and observations for my writing projects (blog and other). Even if it’s just a sentence or a note on a person on the bus, and I don’t have a particular project in mind for it, it usually finds a place to rest. Now, if only I could finish writing all those projects I’ve started…
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Comment by bokker on October 8th, 2008 @ 7:35 amI love red – it’s such a beautiful colour, and those are gorgeous photos!
When I need inspiration, I usually go for a run or a walk with my iPod. Music and being outside in nature gives me time to think and see, and ideas often come to me then.
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Comment by Sharon on October 8th, 2008 @ 8:42 amI love the apple photo … etsy?
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Comment by hills on October 8th, 2008 @ 8:49 amThose are a great idea. I was taking pictures of five babies, together, yesterday – whew. I would have loved to have had another eye there. I was thinking about you, as I was shooting… wondering what someone else would do differently.
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Comment by ELizabeth on October 8th, 2008 @ 8:52 amLove red! These pics are great. They brightened my day.
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Comment by Heather on October 8th, 2008 @ 9:25 amColor is a big inspiration to me, too, and I typically find myself drawn to all shades of blues and greens. I do love reds and oranges, especially in the fall, and poppies are one of my favorite flowers.
Reading a good book inspires me, too, as does taking a walk somewhere quiet and outside.
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Comment by Kerri Anne on October 8th, 2008 @ 11:02 amThose were great pictures. When I’m looking for inspiration I tend to organize. Something about going over what I already have/know leads to newness for me.
Comment by Amanda Franks on October 8th, 2008 @ 12:21 pmNow that’s the post I was talking about. Great photos. For inspiration I would through a park over and over, some days I take pictures of very thing other days nothing looks interesting.
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Comment by orlund on October 8th, 2008 @ 12:29 pmI loved this color theme idea. So bright and inspiring.
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Comment by Jen on October 8th, 2008 @ 12:42 pmGREAT series! I think your mojo is just fine 
.
Red is my favorite color…and gerberas I adore!
GOT TO stumble this!!
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Comment by Robin ~ PENSIEVE on October 8th, 2008 @ 8:17 pmBeautiful shots!
Have a great trip and a wonderful Thanksgiving
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Comment by Kami on October 8th, 2008 @ 8:38 pmWhen I need inspiration I usually go canvas shopping, hit the internet or skim mags.
Love all the red shots, how fun…..and inspiring;-)
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Comment by Anna on October 8th, 2008 @ 11:43 pmLove this post, you are so creative! (And those strawberries look delicious!)
Comment by Michele on October 8th, 2008 @ 11:45 pmoohhh! I like! I like the idea of photographing one color. Yours are inspiring.
Yesterday evening I noticed there were two spider webs adorning the garbage can and between the recycling bin and the gate. We have these huge brown spiders and I’ve been waiting for a good moment to capture them. So I got the kids in the house, changed out of my work clothes, told hubby he was in charge for a few minutes, changed out the lens on my camera, tracked down my tripod all while battling the clock and the rapidly waning light – I got two shots (2!!!!) and suddenly – “Change Battery Pack” !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Holy crap I was pissed. I don’t even know if they worked or not yet.
I like your examles of Red. Nicely done.
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Comment by monstergirlee on October 9th, 2008 @ 9:00 amLove the pics! Btw, the bush that turns red every fall? It’s called a Burning Bush. I just love them. Just thought I would share that….
Comment by Erin on October 10th, 2008 @ 6:31 pmAs you know I luv the color red! Great pictures!
Comment by Red Lotus Mama on October 12th, 2008 @ 6:20 pm[...] As you know, I like red. [...]
Comment by Dutch Blitz » Giving The Entire Family A Time Out on November 6th, 2008 @ 12:11 am
What lovely pictures.
When I’m feeling uninspired, I really like reading a pretty magazine.
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Comment by Janssen on October 8th, 2008 @ 7:28 am