Consolidating

I was driving home from work today wishing I had time for a bike ride. But the sky was so dag-gone pretty I also wanted to set out for some photo taking. I was perplexed - then remembered a hilarious scene from Jim Carrey's movie, "Yes Man." You see, Carl (Jim's character) met a fly-by-the-seat-of-her-pants girl named Alison (Zooey Daschanel) who had a running photography group, yes - they would take photos while running. In one famous scene Carl has just pulled an all-nighter and was all hopped up on Red Bull when his friends dropped him off at Allison's running photography group. Click here for a full laughter experience from the Red Bull scene of the movie.

For what ever reason, I have many interests and finding adequate time to give each of them is rather impossible. So I'm left to choose. As I drove home, I got to thinking about riding my road bike with my big dSLR hanging around my neck and I almost had to pull over due to erratic giggling. Shifting gears and clicking the shutter all while climbing one of York County's great hills would be something to see! Then there's changing the lens while constantly peddling. Sounds a bit dangerous.

Sure, consolidating interests is a "good idea" but not realistic. Besides, one reason why I love photography so much is because it causes me to slow down and really be where I am and see what's before me. It's a very contemplative practice, interacting with God's creation and listening to what He may have for me in it.

Although, I just may have to take my dSLR on my next run and see what I come up with. I'll let you know how that goes.

grace & peace on the creative journey ~deAnn