Today I had planned to go to my painting class but when I got out of my car for a dental appointment this morning, I felt a sudden stabbing pain in my hip. So, I am staying home and have an appointment with my orthopedist tomorrow – this is just too weird, and having worked ER and radiology for years, it is a bit scary. Better safe than sorry.
To amuse myself, I scanned some long overdue photos from some Fuji Pro 400H color film I took sometime ago and had processed. Truthfully, most of the photos were rubbish and rather horrid. I thought this photo matched my mood – gloomy, dark, and definitely not one of sunny cheer, which is what this day started out to be! Instead, the humor of it all – or perhaps irony – is here in this photo . . . because I have photographed this little creek in a local park and can honestly say I have seldom gotten one I really like. Sort of matches my mood.
Agfa Isolette, Fuji Pro 400H film, scanned on Epson V600.
Ink, Yarn & Beer 
Well, now you’re in my territory N. My analysis of the photo is that it’s too busy with no focal point. I like the trees, but the background makes the image too busy. I’m wondering if you painted it and left out the houses, etc., and lightened the contrast would that make it better? In other words, make the trees and creek the focal point. Just my suggestion.
Thanks for the ideas, Anne! I used a fixed focal lens folding camera here, and that really does limit the view point. I think painting it could be fun. Of course, cropping is always an option. Somehow, though, I think this copse of trees and my old age really prevent getting an interesting picture too easily! Anyway – have a wonderful 4th of July!
I understand N! I don’t squat for pictures any more. I’m afraid I’ll fall or not be able to get up! And my friends are too old to pick me up.
I sympathize! Those odd, unpleasant aches and pains can be unsettling. But, I do like the tone of the photo!