It's the Friday before we leave for our big trip. I've ordered the memory cards for my camera, I've got my new lenses, my new less-than-2-lbs tripod in a case, all of my travel-sized crap, guidebooks, things to do on the plane, hell even a hot pink fleece blow up pillow for the ride over. I'm all set! The thing that irks me when I return from a trip is how I didn't get "this shot" or "that shot," so I'm beyond determined to focus more on shooting better shots when we travel this time. Although I will feel a little rushed, I've got to focus on composition so I'm not kicking myself when I return home.
I decided to post this entry with still my favorite shot I've ever taken while traveling. Considering I took this with my tiny Nikon coolpix and no tripod, I think it turned out pretty damned good! Perhaps I favor it because of the subject matter, but I still feel like it's not only one of my best, but my favorite. If I can come back from the trip with at least 5 shots I adore, I'll be content. You can shoot 2000 pictures and still come back with nothing you like. So is the life of a photographer.
Tuesday is our 2 year wedding anniversary! HOLY COW! Two years ago I was so focused on the wedding that I almost forgot we were going to England and France and now, two years later, there's no wedding to focus on, so my mind is obsessing over getting the hell out of Dodge. I guess everyone has the things they look forward to in life and for me it's travel. I hope that when our kids are old enough we can put them on the Eurorail and go around Europe or take them scuba diving in Australia. I want them to see the world and know that the possibilities are endless. I want them to learn about other cultures, other languages, other religions, and other countries. These are all things that I wish I could have experienced at a younger age and I will try and work my hardest to give this to my kids.
With those positive thoughts for a great future, I'm off to work and dream about sipping wine in Italy...
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Its almost Italy time and I hope you have a wonderful time! Happy Anniversary to you and Jeff, what a wonderful day it was 2 years ago and I'm glad I was able to be there. I love and miss you and can't wait to see your amazing photos! :)
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