I’ve been thinking a lot lately, about how I look at things. I risk the tendancy to ruminate on my perspective and need to be careful not to operate from too small a space. It’s not that I shelter myself; nor do I limit the viewpoints one might encounter in a day. However, if there is one downside to being semi-retired for me, it’s the risk of having too much think time. And in that space, I can forget to keep the view wide enough to get the full picture I need.
This past weekend, we took an impromptu overnight trek to Allegany State Park. For the second time this year. we had pristine conditions for cross country skiing, as we glided through a wintery wonderland of snow ladened woods. Each turn produced another ‘wow’ experience. It was a photographer’s dream; but even more, it was a chance to stop and take in those moments of beauty with no strings attached.
As we glided along, inspiration all around me, I kept my eyes open for the ‘perfect shot.’ And the moment did not disappointed!
But as the weekend progressed, a new realization set in; one view does not have to be rated better than the next. Each holds its own value and beauty for the viewer to embrace.
So whether the view is wide-angled or zoomed in for detail, I for one am going to work hard to see as much as I can in the moments that I am given…
