venturing beyond my comfort zone

I had no errands to run, no friends to join for lunch. only the thought of a couple of hours alone in the city blending temptingly with the opportunity to take photos with my new camera. I felt awkward, elated and tired and came back home with only a couple of Polaroid pictures. but the ideas, the little finds, the experiments while walking down the Seine. venturing beyond my comfort zone, and allowing my creativity to soar.

it just felt so good.

Comments

[love squalor]

i love this photo! i'm trying to jump-start my creativity again - feeling a little rusty these days.

[Marilyn]

I, too, love that photo. I miss my Polaroid...(it died in the islands).

[Ninotchka]

You had me at "...a couple of hours alone in the city..."

Great shot, btw!

[jess]

great photo irene!

[Chris]

:D

[Waya]

I'm so envious of you Irene, being in Paris and all. I loved the city and will be back some day, this time with the hubbie. That's a beautiful picture!

[gigi]

This shot lifts my heart. You are so talented.

[kristen]

i know what you mean about a day in the city alone and what that means. less is more girlfriend. this photo is wonderful.

[bella]

It's hard to step out of your comfort zone, I know. But, I've found that when I do, I always have a great adventure.

[athena]

i do this often (go for long walks around town). only that i come back with fify million shots, more than half of which are crapola.:p

[mamatulip]

What a fabulous picture, Irene. Your eye for photographs astounds me.

(How are you??)

[Charmaine]

I'm so happy for you. What a neat present the camera is turning out to be.

[steph]

I haven't been reading much online lately and I realize now, after reading through your latest entries, how much I've missed your posts! And is that a large format camera? And a polaroid? I'd love to see more of Paris through your lens, so click away.
I was also panging with heartache reading about one of the twin's anger at limitations. My son is nearing that corner, and I didn't see it coming until this post. Like you mentioned, before these feelings arise they are so empowered and vibrant. I shudder to think of that diminishing in the slightest.
ENJOY these moments of creativity, alone, where you can breathe fully and experience serendipitous moments, perfect light and unexpected details.

[paintergirl]

This is so lovely and inspiring! And you're wearing chucks-I knew I would like you from the get go. Have a beautiful day!

[la vie en rose]

mmmm....i bet so!!! and i love this pic!

[ann-marie]

what a wonderful photo and a wonderful post. your life is intriguing to me, and right now i want nothing more than to go out and purchase my very own polaroid camera and head for downtown chicago! thanks, irene.

[Karyn]

irene! i LOVE this shot! wish i could see paris again soon...

[Pastormac's Ann]

These photos are terrific. Love the way you capture the world.