“Sometimes the only thing to do is to start looking at everything again
until you forget what you’re supposed to see and actually see what’s there.”
~ Story People (via Kylie)
I just uncovered this photo that I took a while ago. I never paid much attention to it because I thought it wasn’t “technically” great. I hadn’t adjusted my shutter speed properly, so the photo was blown out and a little blurry. So I tucked it away and put it in the reject pile. But when I discovered it today, my heart skipped a beat. Who cares about my shutter speed? It’s the emotion behind it that matters, right?!
This week, dig into your archives and share your reject photos. Take a look at your photos with fresh eyes and uncover the ones that really are beautiful, despite the judgment you placed on them. Allow those rejects to see the light of day!
Slice of Life Tuesday is a weekly feature in which I provide a little inspiration and a gentle nudge, encouraging you to find the beauty in everyday life. You are invited to share your Slice of Life photos on your blog or join the Slice of Life Tuesday Flickr Group. Slice of Life Tuesday is for everyone! You are not required to be a ‘professional’ photographer. You are only required to be you.
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wow, Darrah! This may have made it into your ‘reject’ pile … but this is my type of shot! i love this! (But i am a fan of the sun and blur :-p) I’ll have a little dig this afternoon and find some ‘rejects’
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