It is so very important to connect yourself with like-minded people. As much as any one of us might revel in being different from everyone else, there is still a part of us that longs to find a way to connect with someone else that’s just like us on some level. When I was working on my degree, I was fortunate to be surrounded by some wonderfully creative minds. Along with my second home the darkroom, it was one of the toughest things to let go of when I graduated. I managed to find a way to keep working on my photography, but without a community of like-minded individuals, it was more difficult to stick to it at times. As a group we have a way of helping each other through creative rough patches, over technical hurdles, and celebrating in triumphs that others may not understand. Simply “talking shop” with others that have first-hand knowledge of the subject is a pleasure and a necessity.
In January, I joined a local photographer’s group (the Napa Valley Photographic Society – of which, two members joined in POTW this week) and I’m so glad I did. I have found a community of people to interact with face-to-face that share a common thread – their love of photography. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed being able to “geek out” on photography without worrying if the person I was talking to would glaze over with incomprehension or simply loose interest. In a way, I started building that community right here with POTW. I love how this feature has connected me with some truly talented photographers that I never would have met otherwise. Thank you all for being a part of my creative community!
Please enjoy our latest images:
by Jessica Rogers Photography
by Elizabeth T. Schoch
by Mj Schaer
by Shay
by Philip Venable
Thanks so much to everyone that participated this week!
If you are thinking about taking on the POTW Challenge I’d love to have you join in. Check out the guidelines to find out how to submit your photo for next time. And don’t forget to share this with your friends with one of the easy share buttons below!
Until next time, have fun shooting!
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That is wonderful you have a group of like minded people to “Geek Out” with :)
Awesome collection. Each is intriguing in its own right. :)
I am a sucker for a good graffiti shot :)
Hopefully, I will have a shot for next week’s POTW :)
Have a lovely weekend, cheers, T. :)