I often think about my pre-blog life and secretly beat myself up for not writing things down, for not taking photos, for not taking the time to make sure I remember.
And then I found these photos from my 2007 archives, about a month or so after I first bought my camera. I don't remember why we came here, only that we did. I have vague memories of us harmonizing to "The Only Gay Eskimo." I didn't really know how my camera worked-- I just set everything to AUTO and snapped when it felt right.
But I love these photos and how they look, unedited. I look at them and feel surprised that something so beautiful came from me before I knew anything about cameras.
And then I remember that this isn't my work at all-- it's nature in all its own glory.
Beautiful photos indeed. The amount of pictures & memories I have lost over the years is shocking!
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI think the first photo is just perfect!!
It's nature and you saw it (and captured it). So, it's you, too. :)
I was looking through my first holga photos and I thought the same as you... I was a lot harder on myself back then too about my photos though. Natural talent is natural talent though love, all you've done is refine your skills and your knowledge and apply that to what you already had :)
ReplyDeleteamazing photos! I love the view :]
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful moment captured!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...amazing...and wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteI think you just have a natural talent!
ReplyDeleteAnd pictures like these are reason #9578987896 that I love California.
Oh my! These are incredibly soothing. Love that little pop of red.
ReplyDeleteThe world knew you were ready long before you did. Fate.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! The Northern CA coast is incredibly magnificent!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! The sky looks so moody, and I feel like I can feel the ocean mist on my face! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous coast. I love these photos.
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