It was my birthday recently, and I got a brand new Digital SLR as a present. Now my expertise on photography goes as far as knowing that DSLR stands for Digital SLR. Say no more. Having this camera though, now means I can’t blame bad photos on the equipment.
In Ireland at the moment, its the last of the autumn leaves which is my favourite time of the year. All those crispy days and beautiful golden colour. I’ve been in Australia for so long, days like this are a real treat. So inspired by the beauty around me, I set off in true Ansell Adams fashion to photograph the local park.
I started down the usual path, and took some average to terrible shots, nothing spectacular.
For some reason, I decided to turn around and look behind me. It was then that I noticed some true beauty. I started clicking away.
It got me thinking how I tend to always look ahead at things. Often I forget that the best can be simply found by turning around and looking at the same thing with a different perspective.
I think this happens in software testing too. In trying to solve a problem, my thinking is often straight ahead, down the traditional path. Perhaps occasionally, if I looked behind me, I would have a different perspective and find a better answer to my problem?
Anyway, enjoy Dublin in November!
8 thoughts on “All the leaves are brown, and the sky is grey..”
And don’t forgot to look to the side for another different perspective.
Now, you see, I didn’t think of looking sideways. I will have to go back…
Anne-Marie,
Congrats on the birthday. Glad you are enjoying your camera.
Nice photos. We want more
Rob..
Thanks Rob. It was a vintage year, mature and mellow, yet very satisfying.
Great Pics!!! If you ever give up on software testing you definately have an eye for photgraphy. I got a DSLR last year for Christmas and I absolutely love it! Now I instantly know how bad I am rather than waiting a week to find out! :o)
Hope to see more.
Hmm, thanks for the comment, but I reckon it was the day that did it. I did art in Senior School (High School) and have never forgotten Mrs Crotty’s lessons on composition.
Hi.. Could you please tell me which camera do you possess?
Be-lighted Happy Birthday 🙂
A canon 1000D (I think!)