Sometimes it’s about the end product and sometimes it’s about what it took to get there. After spending a lot of hours in front of the computer screen I thought it was time to take the boat out and get some fresh air. The end product was to catch some fish with dad. Not only did we fail at getting any fish, but we spent most of our time untangling the line from the algae. That’s alright though. I had a much better time talking with my father. Yes…the journey was much more rewarding than the end goal.
Every time I step into that old boat it takes me back to my childhood. The familiar smell of gas burning off an old motor. The sounds of us bouncing off the water as we cruise over the still lake. It’s comforting. Makes the busy schedule melt away momentarily. I wouldn’t want a new shiny boat even if it were offered to us for free. I’m much happier with a rusted boat full of happy memories. Like the time I caught my first fish, or the time where we had to rescue our dog who thought he was Michael Phelps and could swim across the lake. Whenever I need a creative shot in the arm the best thing for me is to step away. Look at things from a different perspective or not even think of them at all. Going out on the boat and seeing one of the best sunsets of year did exactly that.
Of course there was no way I could resist bringing my camera out on a lake when the trees looked this beautiful. And the sunset……..amazing! It’s funny how even taking pictures of us fishing sparks creative ideas of how to shoot couples. I need a couple in a rowboat for an engagement session pronto! Any takers?!?!
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