Flush with Photos

If the last couple of weeks have taught me anything, I've learned that I spend far too much time indoors.

Looking at my Google Maps timeline proves it. Most days of the week, I don't leave my house. And if I did leave the house, I stayed in my neighbourhood, rarely leaving Barrhaven.

And because I stay home, I don't get much use from my D-SLRs. Remember when I was going to start another strangers project? I've only gone out once to do it: I'm still at two strangers for that project.

Sad.

But a couple of weeks ago, I made an effort to get out of my house for the sole purpose of taking photos. The first day, which was rainy, didn't turn out like I had planned, but I did get a couple of decent photos.

And then, one Friday night, as DW was heading out to play pickleball, I decided to tag along. While she knocked balls around a court, I went downtown and captured images near city hall, along Elgin Street, and on Parliament Hill.

I'll share some of the Parliament Hill photos, tomorrow, for Wordless Wednesday.

That weekend, DW and I also headed to Carp for brunch (it was a spur-of-the-moment decision). I grabbed my camera as we headed out the door, and after we ate, I wandered around this small village and captured a few images.

I'll share more of those on an upcoming post.

Last Friday, I once again headed out with DW for her pickleball club, and while she played I took more photos. And again, this weekend, we went for a hike in Mississippi Mills, and more photos were taken.

I'm flush with photos.

I'm realizing that the thing I miss the most about working from the office is that when I was done for the day, I took the time to follow my passion for photography. Working from home, I finish my day and turn on the TV.

No more.

I know that the sun sets earlier now, but I'm going to try to take advantage of whatever light I have to take photos, and when it gets darker before I'm done work, I'll focus on my night photography.

I think I'll also force myself to get up early, some mornings, and take some sunrise shots.

The past few weeks have revived my passion for photography. I'm looking forward to where it takes me.

Wherever it is, at least I'll be getting out of the house.