Life Unfocused
Sometimes we have to step outside of our comfort zone and try something drastically different from what we have been taught our entire lives. Through developing into the photographer, I have become, it becomes second nature to delete any photos that have the slightest amount of blur in them. However, I decided to force myself to break that mentality and portray a story through blur. While the technical side of this piece was aimed at flipping the switch off auto focus and spending countless hours editing to create the progressive “blur to clarity” shown, it also was meant to serve as a representative piece regarding our lives. Too many times we become consumed by the craziness around us resulting in missed memories. As the piece points out, taking a step back is as important as taking a step forward. While we all have an end goal in life, I have come to realize the importance of living in the present moment. Throughout my life, I have missed out on potentially incredible memories with friends, and even the beauty of the world. Taking time to slow down and focus on the present moment allows for the breathtaking scenery to emerge, as seen through the recent fall colors. Ask yourself, is your life currently unfocused? If so, use this piece as your guide to develop a life of clarity and create everlasting memories.