During my last 365 project summary post, I fretted over the low, sad state of my interest in photography. So imagine my surprise when my photo love peaked again soon thereafter and i threw myself back into the hobby with gusto. A couple of things happened. The end of spring and the start of summer came and, with them, a whole slew of bright and inspiring colors were all around me. Also, I started to cook more again.
Instead of searching out a bunch of new and unusual subjects or places to capture, I reapplied myself to the things I know best: food photography and vivid still lifes. I've had the most success with these in the past, but you can always learn more and try harder. I focused more on food textures and on focusing with light. I used fewer props, preferring to showcase my chosen items with balanced placement in simpler settings. Restraint is not my strong suit, so these were all very important exercises for me.
What's in line for the next two months? I think I'll try to venture back out for some more photo outings before the weather cools down again. Since this is the first year I actually like summer, I'd love to take some shots that really capture the season for me. I can't wait.
