83/365 - Obstructed by knowledge

Nov 15, 2011

 

I wonder if I'm the only one that does this.. When I get into a new hobby, or ANYTHING for that matter, I get COMPLETELY CONSUMED in it.. I mean I'm looking for magazines, books, tutorials, videos, people who are into the same thing that know more than me about the subject, ANYTHING!!!

 

But then during my journey, I find that I'm so into looking for knowledge on a subject that I rarely get to enjoy that thing itself..

 

For example, my photography..

 

For so many years, I was consumed with seeking how to do things the right way, that I rarely picked up my camera to shoot.. I don't know if it was the thrill of finding new knowledge that obstructed me or just fear of failing..

 

Sometimes knowledge can be restrictive to your creativity.. You're so into the "rules" and "theory" that you forget to actually enjoy yourself.

 

This project has already proven to be the best education I could ever hope for in my photographic journey, career, or whatever you wanna call it.. Sure I've gotten the opportunity to grow, showcase my talent, learn new things, make mistakes, etc.. But I've found the JOY again of what made me pick up a camera in the first place...

 

So I tell everyone, in the immortal words of Goodie Mob, "Get up, get out, and get something..." You can't explore the world just reading about it.. Whatever it is that you're into, just go do it... Stop reading about how to do it better, just go do it..

 

Strobist Info:

Yongnuo 560 - 1/16 power camera right, through 24" Cheetah Softbox aimed at books (key on books)

 

Canon 430 EX II - 1/ 4 power camera left through Cheetah 43" Octabox aimed at model (key on model)

 

Canon 550 EX - 1/128 power camera right behind model bare zoomed to 70mm (rim)

 

 

 

Done