Back to Normal

It was a constructive summer. Especially in the last few months, I’ve made a go at getting out more and more, trying to fill my photography buffer so I have plenty of material to edit and share as we move into the cold and gray months.

I feel like I’m getting back to a familiar sense of normalcy, photographically speaking. In some ways, I’m recreating my work commute from 10-12 years ago. On the weekends, I get up early, hit the road to a local town, and shoot in the morning light. A few things have helped, like:

  • Making a conscious effort to get out and shoot more – actually dedicating time to doing so.
  • Creating a running mental list of photography opportunities and locations.
  • Good weather! Now that we’re into autumn, I know the sun and warmth are ending, so it’s been nice to have bright mornings.
  • Testing out lenses and cameras. Last weekend, I grabbed my 28mm because I rarely use it, and it provides a challenge.

Back into the groove. Back to normal – or at least a new normal (I say one day before the U.S. presidential election).

For now, it feels good.