This world is messy and full of distractions. Sometimes life moves slowly, like a snail dragging itself along day by day; other times it moves at bewildering speed, risking a fatal crash. Things happen. Things change. Things go away.
There is so much beauty in the world that it's sometimes hard to notice it. We so desperately try to fit into the human world that our minds push away the natural beauty that is right in front of us. We forget the childlike wonder that we once felt when witnessing a caterpillar emerge as a butterfly. For each of us, there is a way to see this beauty. For me, that way is photography. I have learned to see the world differently because of my camera. I see beauty where others don't. You may have a different way to see this beauty such as sketching, journaling, hiking, or all three. I encourage you to find your way to see beauty where others may not. Try looking at things from a new angle. Find something beautiful and take a picture of it, sketch it, and see what you come out with. Are you more comfortable behind a camera or pencil? Please share your thoughts with me in the comments below. What's your favorite way to see beauty in nature?
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My opinion, however, is that manmade objects can not only look fine with nature, but even enhance the beauty of both the natural and the manmade. The photo above of these canoes on the edge of a lake is the perfect example. Do you prefer the above photo with manmade and natural, or the below photo? I would love to hear your opinion. Do you think manmade objects can compliment nature, or should this combination be avoided? Tell me your thoughts in the comments below.
Two weeks ago, my family and I took a trip to see some beautiful landscapes far away. We traveled through Las Vegas and Zion National Park before arriving at our final destination, the Grand Canyon. The things we saw on this trip were incredible, and they showed the awesome power of the Creator. Here are some of my best pictures from the trip.
I get bored. I have always been cursed with a severe case of boredom, and I hated it. Most of my days would look something like this: me rushing to get my work done early, then being bored. I did not like this, but now I realize that it forced me to be creative. As I get older and busier, I have less time to be bored. Now, I miss it. I miss the time I used to have to think, create, and achieve, but perhaps there are still ways for busy people to find time to be bored. Here are some ideas. 3 powerful ways to get bored1. Be quick and productive
Work can take a long time. Sometimes this is unavoidable, but sometimes we just make it take longer by procrastination. If we push to get our work done, we will end up with more time to be bored. 2. Wander Wandering both physically and mentally will most likely lead to boredom which will lead to creativity. 3. Watch a YouTube video on how to fix pipes This is the most boring thing I can think of. Try it! It'll work. Boredom is the path to creativity (in my experience), and can be very beneficial. Do you agree? What are your favorite ways to get your creative juices flowing? Tell me in the comments below. I know it's two days late, but here's this week's post. :) Color is such a big part of our everyday lives, but imagine your world without it. Some things would look dull without color, but for some things, beauty may be enhanced in a black and white world. Take the time to see your world without color. Perhaps you'll be pleasantly surprised. Do you enjoy black and white photos? Tell me in the comments below.
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