This week was another busy one. It seems I’m running from one place to the next with barely enough time to write or photograph. It was my nephew’s graduation and we have family visiting from out of town. I’ve gone to bed late and woken up early each day and I still feel behind in everything.
I’m disappointed in all my photos this week. I’m not sure if I’m simply exhausted or I’m at the tipping point where I can see the faults in my work but do not have the skills yet to fix them. I’ve included two photos from the graduation and a few from a visit to the California State Railroad Museum.
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have a great week.
Bridgette Tales 
Love the graduation cap!
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Thank you!
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I think these are wonderful, don’t be too hard on yourself. Can’t decide if I like the mailboxes or the wood just below the boxes better. ❤
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Thank you so much, Michael. I am really hard on myself. I appreciate your kindness.
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These are great photos, Bridgette, give yourself some credit! I love the grainy old board photo especially, the nail head looks kind of like an old coin. The globe lamp is beautiful too. Congratulations to the graduate!
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Thank you so much, John. I think it’s exhaustion. I need a day of rest and I’ve got one coming tomorrow.
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Your so welcome, bridgette, enjoy your down time!
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Beautiful photos – I like the photos. I think when we are tired and depleted, as it sounds like you have good reason to be, our inner critic sounds louder. I hope you get a break soon!
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You are so right, Wynne. It’s hard to see anything straight right now I’m so exhausted. Tomorrow will be a much needed day of rest.
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It is easy to get frustrated in photography when we are taking photos just for the exercise of taking photos. Sometimes it helps to embrace a small project that has meaning to you and focus on it, see if you can become progressively more satisfied in accomplishing a look, or evoke an emotion. For example, “the flowers in my garden” or “summer 2020 with the children” “the lotus pond at the land park”. See if you can produce a group of photos within a theme that means something to you. I hope that helps.
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I love this idea! You are right. Since completing my 100 day project I’ve been floundering a bit. I’ll give that some thought. Thank you.
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I always like a piece of gnarly wood. Not to mention a great subject for a write. You know, what was it, what’s its history etc.
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Totally! I should give this one the poetry treatment. It would be fine to imagine it’s story.
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I think they turned out well! My favorites are the auditorium seats and the close-up image of the wood.
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Thank you! I think those might be my favorites as well.
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These are great! A nice collection, Bridgette.
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Thank you so much, Michele.
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I have to say – I’ve been astounded that you’ve ‘kept up’ this pace and still producing great work. Maybe, though, you may need a holiday soon… lol 🙂
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Thank you, Carolyn. Yes, it’s been a lot to do three blog posts a week, but I need to keep pushing if I want to grow. I made a commitment to myself for this year, to lean in with all I got and see what happens. Hopefully, I can take some downtime to recharge soon. I do need some rest.
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All the best to you…. 🙂
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Bridgette!! I am BLOWN away! LOOK at how far you’ve come! That first picture alone had me swooning. You should be SO proud!! 💪
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Thank you so much!!! I appreciate your support more than you know. ❤️
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If we lived closer I’d totally reach you some things but I’m so glad I can watch you do the work and grow on here
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Oh, I wish we were neighbors! I hope you are feeling better. 😍
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Thank you! I’m getting there 🥰💪
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I think the photos look fabulous! You did much better than I could have!
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Thank you so much, Stacey!
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I think they are great photos!
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Thanks!
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Oh, I hear you!!! I have had some crazy days trying to do everything right and still not being contented with the result. But I must let you know, your photos look absolutely appealing and I’m glad to discover your blog.
Cheers,
Charu
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Thank you so much, Charu! I hope things slow down for you soon.
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I hope so too 😊
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