It's all about Perspective

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Hey what's up y'all. I hope your week's been blessed. Today I want to talk about perspective. I've prepared something short but before we get into that, I want to give a bit of insight as to where I'm coming from in hopes you may find this relatable.

I've always been taught how important it is to challenge my perspective in all aspects of life. At first, I didn't really internalize the importance of this practice because every time someone reminded me of it, I rolled my eyes. I grew tired of hearing this cliché and quickly disregarded anyone who tried to shed light on it. Like yeah, I get it, we need to look at things from all angles, blah blah blah. I felt like I already knew what the point of the lesson was but man was I wrong. It took me a while to realize I never really understood it at all.

To be honest, it wasn't until I took a dive into photography when my eyes opened up. I may not be a pro but at least I understand that a change in angle and frame can make all the difference in how a picture comes out. Not only that, but also the mood it's trying to create. For instance, say you take a picture of the subway. On one hand, the photo can illustrate the mundane feeling of the early morning commute. On the other hand, it can illustrate the impressionistic beauty of everyday life. It all depends on how you view it, right?

I'm sure you've heard this all before. I just wanted to bring it up because I've been challenging myself to change my perspective a lot these days. So, I put pen to paper and wrote a little something. I hope you enjoy it.

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Perspectives can be positive and negative. It all depends on who's telling the story. I can't help but think about that cartoon drawing of the two guys on a bus.

I once gave a really good camera to someone and asked if he can to take a picture in the park for me. He wasn't into photography but he tried his best to capture a good photo. Unfortunately, he just couldn't do it. He told me the sun was too bright and the wind was blowing too hard. He walked around for a while before eventually snapping a photo of some trees. He quickly handed the camera back to me, saying how much the day sucked and why he wanted a picture of it anyway. I thanked him for his time and asked someone else.

The second guy was more than happy to help me out. All I can say is wow. He kept talking about how bright and warm the sun was which made the day that more vibrant and colorful. He focused on a particular couple in the park having a picnic and, with their permission, snapped a photo of them. We made sure to send them a copy of the photo. When he handed me my camera, he asked if he could take more pictures some other time and I told him for sure.

When it came down to it, I framed both photos and hung them on my wall. Now, when I look at both of them simultaneously, I remind myself there's always a choice.

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I just wanted to add my thoughts to a conversation we've all probably had before. Keep challenging your perspective.

I'll see you around. Peace.