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They say that hind sight is 20/20. I think it’s closer to 20/15.
As I look at all my photos and think back about our experiences over the past year, I realize that we have been very lucky. No major mishaps, nice apartments/neighborhoods, wonderful people, and above all: each other.
I just want everyone to know (including the powers that be) that I realize how lucky we’ve been.
Part of the reason I’ve been looking back on my photos (other than organizing them for more blog posts…be patient with me) is because it’s Friday. One of the e-groups I belong to is called Photo Friday. Each Friday they deliver an email that includes a concept. Last Friday the concept was “The Good Life”. We’re supposed to submit a link to a photo that we feel expresses this concept. I think I have several photos that could illustrate this, but I can only choose one to submit.
As I look through my photos taken over the last year, the photos that ping my heart the most are the ones that document the little things. The kitchen in our apartment in Milan with (empty) wine bottles lined up. The kitties laying in the sun on the balcony. The bike path behind our apartment building in Brussels. Again, so many photos of the little things that made our lives good.
The photo I’ve chosen was taken the first day I arrived in Milan. It was my first cappuccino in Italy. I remember finding it strange that I had to stand at the counter and drink it. I also know that it was the last time I had a cappuccino after 11AM. Soon after my arrival, a friend informed us of the cafe etiquette that it’s considered gauche [out of fashion] to drink cappuccinos after lunch. I really miss my morning cappuccino!
So here it is (sigh), my first cappuccino in Italy…my “The Good Life”.
If you had to pick one photo to express your “The Good Life”, what would it be?
Photographs of people eating are not usually the most flattering. In fact, it’s probably not a great idea all around. Even that lovely tradition of capturing the Bride and Groom feeding each other wedding cake. Really cute maybe, but not usually flattering. Rachel Ray seems to have a certain flare in this arena…can you imagine that part of your job is to have video of you eating on a regular basis?!
Anyway, I think this post from the bloggers of Vanity Fare is rather funny…
Check it out by clicking here!
So today while uploading a photo, I clicked on my camera model (you can see what kind of photos others are taking w/the same camera as you etc). I was amazed at all the gorgeous photos that people are taking (check out the Explore photos taken with the D70s section)! I have serious Flickr envy!!
The envy that has caused my green hue has my brain screaming: “I can do that!” And thus the challenge to step up my photo game is born. I’ve been so absorbed with getting ready for traveling (ok, and missing Chris and feeling blu), that I’ve not really done anything fun/interesting/challenging in the photography department of my life.
I have some ideas. Stay tuned….
PS: Happy Birthday Sasha!
