In the subway
I finally took my camera out in the subway this morning and took a few pictures. I've been wanting to do it for a long time but couldn't make myself do it until now. I hope to keep taking some every day.
The camera can't just be in the bag, you have to have it out around your neck or you want get the picture when you see it. I enjoy when I take the photos but a lot of times I don't want to be a person with a camera. That's the thing, if you don't have the camera out and put it up to your face you can't capture what you see. I don't think its that I'm afraid of what they may do, I know generally most people don't care. Its more than I just don't want to bother people, in the end its not really a bother. I think most would even appreciate the photos if they saw the shots later.
I started with just a few this morning its a start. The last couple days I just carried it in my bag but made a promise to myself I would have it over my shoulder outside of the bag starting today. I must keep the camera out taking photos starting now, its been underused for too long.
A big inspiration to me about a year ago was Travis Ruse. I really appreciate his ability to have the camera out and not being afraid to put it in people's faces.
I walked into the office this morning and possibly my all-time favorite song was playing, Led Zeppelin - The Rain Song. I'm going to see Destroyer tonight, I'm planning on trying to get close to the stage and get some photos, haven't done that in awhile. I was looking at some old live music photos the other day and I miss capturing the shows. We'll see what happens. I just know I need to keep taking pictures and not allow the camera to gather dust.
