Pink Crimson

A New Distraction

09-17-2009 Thursday

If I remember correctly, I have mentioned in a previous post that I'm suddenly interested in photography. I did say that, didn't I? Screw me for being forgetful more than the usual but I think all the sleepless nights and pressure at work and at home are all enough to make forget some things. Sadly, I tend to forget things that are worth remembering. Shame on me.

Alright, so back to the topic of photography. It's just a spur of the moment thing, trust me. I have always liked a good picture before and I consider photographers to be way more talented than those damn actors and actresses on TV who shows no talent at all. I even think that it takes a lot of effort to capture that one perfect shot, that will change someone else's definition of breathtaking. Yeah, pictures, photographers, photography:most people would say 'COOL'. Well, don't consider me as someone who will like anything that will make me look cool, I fucking hate things like that. I hate jumping into the bandwagon. I would rather plant explosives on that big bag of trends and watch it all blow off to pieces.

I become interested in photography not because it's a trend or something, well if that's the case for the next dude that will read this post, then get the hell outta here. This blog's not about trend or anything synonymous to that so sorry to burst your bubbles, cutie pie, this blog's simply not for anyone to digest. As I was saying, I become interested in photography, out of boredom maybe or I think it has something to do with me wanting to freeze a piece of a moment and take it with me as time goes by.

I realized, all of a sudden, that writing isn't enough for me to capture life's bittersweet moments. I also need a visual keepsake. What could be more perfect than taking a picture? From now on, I plan to bring my digicam with me more often. I hate myself for even thinking about selling this thing. This digicam could be cheap but it still has a use for me and it's perfect for a newbie photographer wannabe me.

I also think that a beautiful picture is not all about nature. You see, it's given that nature is pretty and it's not hard to capture a perfect shot of a sunrise, sunset or a bouquet of flowers. I am thinking that as someone interested in taking pictures, the subject doesn't always have to be about a beautiful nature, it could also be about an average thing we see everyday and it's up to the person taking a picture to make it worth looking at, to create an art out of the ordinary junk. That's what I plan to focus on as I continue to experiment in my newfound distraction.

Photography as a distraction? Why not? I've been through a lot and I seriously need a break. Give me time and I'll also add a title on photos I capture like these: