“There are many spokes on the wheel of life. First, we’re here to explore new possibilities.”
Today concludes the theme of wheels. There have been so many awarenesses this week related to the wheel and its metaphor for life. The one that I find most profound is that we all come full circle and in that, find that there truly is no beginning or end to our essence.
Spoked Wheels
Nikon D3200 • Nikon 18-55mm lens • 24mm • F/4 • 1/1250s • ISO 800
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than the things you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
Getting off the hamster wheel...it's easier said than done. It takes courage and a willingness to change. I started this project to gain a different perspective on life and to expand my chances of going professionally as a photographer. Shooting everyday has certainly helped me get out of some old ruts and to stop spinning my wheels in certain areas of my life. I have realized I don't need a grand plan for my photography, yet, I just needed to take a simple step towards what I truly want. Life is delivering the rest.
Hamster Wheel
Nikon D3200 • Nikon 18-55mm lens • 24mm • F/4 • 1/125s • ISO 1600
“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.”
We all have to do it...pick ourselves up and dust ourselves off when life delivers a crushing blow. With compassion.
Steam Roller
Nikon D3200 • Nikon 18-55mm lens • 36mm • F/13 • 1/6s • ISO 400
Monster Truck Jam
The rain continues today so I am shooting indoors. I dedicate this photo to my boys, Desmond and Kian. Your monster trucks are waiting for you when you come to visit...all eight of them. Miss you guys so much! Hope to see you soon.
Monster Truck
Nikon D3200 • Nikon 18-55mm lens • 28mm • F/4.5 • 1/8s • ISO 800