There are many, many things that I love... of course I love my family, my friends, even my job. But I have a passion for certain hobbies. Most notably, photography. I can go anywhere, do anything... as long as I have my camera I am content. My other passion is exercise and fitness. So of course when I am doing my 5K's or a 10K of a Half Marathon, the "little" camera comes with me. Gotta have it. It is essential running gear. Most "athletes". and I am an "athlete" my doctor says so!!!! LOL Don't consider a camera part of the sports gear thing, but I do. As I participate in runs I am always seeing photographic opportunities. Yesterday, I did 9 miles around Silver Lake. I started out just before sunrise. As I am finishing my first mile, the sun is rising, it is reflecting off the lake. There is a boat house, a few herons, a canoe in the water tied to the dock... the colors are gorgeous. I am thinking what a perfect picture op... and you know what, I don't have my camera on me. I totally missed a beautiful shot. The beauty however stays embedded in my mind. In addition to my photography, 5K-itis, I also enjoy poetry, reading and writing it. Often on my runs, I think of a poem that is inspired by my experience that particular day. I often wish I had a pen and paper with me to write my thoughts down. I think the most deep and profound thoughts as I am pounding the pavement. Can't you imagine... watching me, running... walking... taking pictures... pausing to jot down a few notes all while doing a 5K???? Crazy, but that is what I'd love to do. If my nature was not so competitive, that is what I would be doing.Anyway, that is just another little bit of me. I love looking for the beauty in everyday life. The fluffy clouds, the way the sun reflects off water. The sunrises and the sunsets... the thunderstorms, flowers, trees and all those things. People... their faces, their reactions. The joys , the triumphs. The laughter, even the sadness.... Expressions that are priceless. My little guy, Marshall... It's about LIFE, about appreciation... about beauty of expression. It is ABOUT ME.....
Hey Vicki,
ReplyDeleteMe, too! :-) (especially the photography part!) When are you going to do a run in photos? Would love to see it. Had so much fun doing my recent 6 miles/6 lakes run in photos and posting it on my blog... have to admit, though - I'm just not coordinated enough to snap pics while I run, so I retraced that run that afternoon. ha ha (Or maybe it's that I'm afraid if I STOP to shoot a picture, I WON'T start again.. even bigger ha ha!) I sometimes get that sunrise or sunset moment and wish for my camera, though. I know what you mean.
Anyway, great post! Love to write, too - have you thought about a small voice recorder or if you have a BlackBerry, using the recording feature - to record your thoughts while running??
Happy running, shooting, writing...hope to see you at the 10K next Sunday. :-)
Robin
Hi!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for such a nice comment Robin. I hope to see you next week at the 10K as well. I am not coordinated enough to same pictures and walk, let alone run. I know if I stopped to take a picture it would be hard getting started again.... BUT, when I do my Half Marathon in 2 weeks in St Pete, there will be pictures to cover this auspicious occasion. Never in a zillion years would I have ever thought I would be doing a 5K, 10K or a Half Marathon... Even if I am ONLY walk/running it.
I like your idea of the recorder while on my runs. That's a thought. I don't have a Blackberry, but I do have a Palm Centro and it has that feature available.... hmmm.... thinking about it!
Take care and next week is the Milk Mustache Photo OP... See you there!
vicki
Nice post Miss V...you are a gifted photographer and have always been able to capture the most beautiful images. You are gifted in so many ways! I agree you must take pics in St. Pete, I will most definitely be at the finish line snapping a pic of you being VICTORIOUS!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAwww, thank you Dawn.... I appreciate that. We are going to have some great pictures of the road trip to St Pete and Savannah. I am excited.
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