Article: 5 Lies Your Camera Likes to Tell

I learned about these lies the hard way... There were many pictures I took in Morocco last year that I was not happy with because, quite honestly, I was still learning my brother's camera!

It is great to remember this any time you pick up a camera.... An instructor once told me, "remember that you are the one with a thinking brain and a feeling heart, don't let you camera tell you it knows better than you....trust yourself."

This is a great reminder of just that!

http://www.borrowlenses.com/blog/2013/09/5-lies-your-camera-likes-to-tell/

Day 358 - Ever have one of those days...

I guess this photo can now be from "the archives"... it's been about a year since I took this photo. It was one of many that I took trying to get the shot I wanted.  I was looking for a picture to edit and post for today, and this is the one I chose, because while looking at it, I realized, it perfectly reflects how my head is feeling right now.

Day 340 - Choosing which bridge to cross...

This is one of the pictures from a hangout last summer.  I had to work on this one a bit, because it was way overexposed. I also added text, just because.

Day 287 - Comfort

I have lived here, or near here almost all of my life.  As I was staring out this window, I was amazed to see how much this place has changed over the years. Despite the changes, it still feels familiar and comfortable.

Day 286 - Journey

Saw this on the wall in the hospital and I wondered if it helped the patients get better. Does it help to see goals and their concerns? There is nothing written on this chart, but does that make a difference to the patient?

Day 285 - Thankful

Days like today make me thankful.... been in the hospital watching the porters, nurses, and doctors attend to the ill and injured.... Can't imagine what they deal with daily. I'm thankful for the work they do, even if some are difficult.

Day 275 - Reflection

This is the only other clear shot I took last night of the moon.  I really liked the reflection, even though the shot isn't prefect.  I would have liked to capture more of the reflection, so from a higher vantage point but I'm short so I couldn't. C'est la vie!

Day 264 - Dreaming of adventures

Getting ready for the day, and my eyes keep drifting to this... my passport.  Needless to say, my mind is a million miles away. Not to say, I'm not happy where I am, because I am, but I really believe we all need a little adventure in our lives.

Day 263 - Fly me to the moon...

I'm still getting the hang of taking pictures while I'm moving and the subject of my photo is stationary.... and on my cell phone. I didn't take many photos the evening I took this (a few days ago), but decided to post it as a reminder that I still have some much to learn - from being able take a photo while moving to taking into consideration obstructions that may end up being part of my image.

If you are wondering about the title, I don't know why, but when I see old airplanes I just hear Sinatra crooning "Fly me to the moon, And let me play among the stars..." I know it's a plane and not a spaceship, but something about that images of early days of flight, and their desire to go beyond what was possible in their time makes me think that their dreams didn't stop at just being able to fly, but they yearned to "play among the stars".

Day 262 - Family

Been thinking a lot about family recently, and wanted to take a picture of what I've been thinking. I was staring at my laptop trying to figure out a shot, and I noticed the W & E keys together, and that summed it up perfectly.  A family is about the we and not me... about what you are together, and being there for one another.... and there the keys were together on the keyboard.

Day 242 - The sun sets on another day

I don't know why I had to take this picture, I just did.  The sun was lower in the horizon, but not quite ready to set.  My friend and I were ready to leave the trail, the quiet, and the souls that had been laid to rest.

Day 200 - One of my favourite places in Morocco!

As 2013 comes to an end, I'm a bit reflective. It's been an incredible year, with lots of happy news for my family and friends - numerous weddings and births, celebrating 10 years of MuslimFest, new jobs and new cars, and great adventures in distant lands. Don't get me wrong, there have also been many moments of less than happy experiences that have offered opportunity for reflection and/or development. It's been a busy year and for all of it, I'm thankful!

So, today's picture is a tribute to the one thing that will forever mark this year for me -- my trip to Morocco.  I learned so much about myself and the world around me on this trip.  I made some life long friends (insha'Allah/ God-willing).  I experienced a whole different life.  The funny thing is, of all the fascinating and wonderful places I saw/visited, this was one of my favourite places.  Some of you viewing this might recognize it, because it is part of your home.

Why, you might ask, was this particular place my favourite? This rooftop was my sanctuary, a place to get away and reflect, especially since anywhere I went I had to take someone with me. Don't get me wrong, I loved the company, but sometimes you just need some solitude.  So, this is to where I would steal away when I needed those moments to myself (like at a very loud wedding party), or just wanted to reflect and write. No one ever figured it out, and I'm glad; this place was mine.

Day 178 - Reflecting with the ducks

Also taken the my sister's birthday years ago. I just liked the way this one looked.  My brother. Reflective.

Day 173 - "Am I ready?"

Final picture/entry I'm going to post from the contest I had intended to enter.  This photo was supposed to tell the story of a girl contemplating wearing the hijab. I wasn't able to capture the exact images I wanted, so I just didn't bother entering the contest.  Next time, I have to bring a tripod to set up my camera and leave it!

Am I ready?

NOTE: I actually recall, I did enter the contest, they just never accepted the entry.  I guess I didn't submit what they were seeking, OR I wasn't up to par.