Back Outside Again

Finally Had Some Energy to Bring My Camera Out. I didn’t realize how much I missed this part of myself.

Sometimes all you need is a camera and a quiet walk.

I haven’t had much motivation or inspiration lately to bring my camera outside and spend time taking photos, clearing my mind, and just relaxing.

But yesterday, I finally did.

I was actually supposed to go out last Monday, but the sun was way too harsh all day, so there was no point. Then Tuesday ended up being rainy from morning to evening, and on Wednesday I simply didn’t have time.

So yesterday became the day.

And honestly? I was so happy.

Holding my camera again, focusing on tiny subjects, adjusting the aperture and ISO, listening to music while walking around… I had really missed it.

I didn’t actually take that many photos, but I still spent hours outside with my camera bag over my shoulder.

The straps hurt my arms though, so I first went to a clothing store and bought those non-slip bra straps to try and fix it. That didn’t help much, so later I ended up going to a hardware store and buying seatbelt protection for kids instead.

Surprisingly, it worked much better.

I also spent a few hours with my best friend. She came with me while I was looking for the seatbelt protection, and later we had dinner and milkshakes together.

When I got home, I edited the photos I took with my phone instead of the camera ones. I haven’t even checked the camera photos properly yet because I noticed while shooting that the focus kept landing on the bugs’ bodies instead of their heads.

Still, this whole day reminded me how much I miss this part of myself.

Spending hours outside with music in my ears and a camera in my hands makes my whole body feel calmer.

I really need to get back into it.