365 Project Day 6: Inner Beauty

Canon 5D Mark 2 50mm 1.2 L,  2.2 aperture, 1/2000 shutter speed, 125 ISO

Captured this of my Katie as the sun silhouetted her on our walk tonight and appeared to be reflecting right out of her heart. If you know Katie, this suits her so well. She brings light and warmth to all who know her. Seemed perfect for the image of the day.

This project is stretching me a lot more than I dreamed it would. I don’t know if I will be able to keep it up, but I have already discovered some things in this past week. Although it feels like I have to force the process, it is so much better if I let the image come to me by just being aware of my environment and what moves me internally. If you are a photographer, or even if you are not, you know that feeling you get when you see something wonderful. It happens all the time. I am not saying that the images just fall into my lap. I still have to compose them and discern how I want to portray what I am feeling or seeing, but the moment I try to force it, it all dries up. You artists know what I mean. I am learning to breathe under pressure.  At least today. Day 6 done.