Today while the blossoms still cling to the vine, I’ll taste your strawberries, I’ll drink your sweet wine. A million tomorrows shall all pass away ‘Ere I forget all the joy that is mine, today
I’ll be a dandy and I’ll be a rover You’ll know who I am by the song that I sing.
music
songs
singers (like Johnny Denver)
I’ll feast at your table, I’ll sleep in your clover, Who cares what tomorrow shall bring.
I care what tomorrow may bring!
I can’t be contented with yesterday’s glory. I can’t live on promises winter to spring. Today is my moment, now is my story; I’ll laugh and I’ll cry and I’ll sing.
promises
winter
spring
this moment
stories
laughter
tears
singing
Play it again… sing along… think about the little things.
Rejoice in the JOYS that are yours today. And don’t forget to thank God for all your blessings.
I’m praying for your health and safety, and asking God to watch over you and your loved ones.
What “little things” can you add to that list of things for which you are grateful?
Have a Wonderful Wednesday. Thanks for visiting JanBeek
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Gear DOES Matter
One of the best ways to improve your photography? Buy gear. Yes,
that’s right. Buy gear. You are a photographer. It is your passion
(hopefully!) so why not buy gear?
Gear motivates, inspires and allows you to realise your vision.
I would recommend though, buying gear only if you really need it. Buy second-hand gear off eBay or Gumtree (Australia). Cameras, lenses, flashes and bags are tools- if you need them, buy them.
Some will make you a better photographer because you will be able to
capture what you envisage. Some purchases will be duds. Avoid the duds.
Don’t make impulse buys. Research the hell out of each purchase to
guarantee you get a good bargain and you know why you are getting that new piece of equipment.
I have only just bought my first speedlight flash with softbox and
umbrella. Continuous lights served me well for a long time, and I still
use them, but they are limiting when it comes to travelling and I needed
stronger, directional lights, so I bought a cheap but highly regarded
flash- a Godox flash. I didn’t by a Nikon one at four-times the price
with less features. I shopped around, weighted up options, put it off
until I felt limited in my photography.
Same with lenses. I bought a Tamron 90mm 1:1 Macro lens. My other
lenses, a 50mm and 28mm, I bought second hand off eBay. I mostly
photograph people, still life and flowers- 90mm becomes the most useful
lens. I shoot a few landscapes, so a second hand 28mm suits me well.
It has to be justified.
If you are struggling to achieve a look with your equipment, then it is time to buy gear. The sad thing is, I see so many photographers buying gear thinking it will make them a better photographer. It wont.
But having gear, suitable for what you want to create, will make you a better photographer.
Buying the right gear will elevate your photography. And no, there
are no affiliate links here. I never recommend gear, because what is
good for me, may not be suitable for you.
