Capture the Unusual on Your Walk
We know from the large number of research studies that walking is good for our physical and mental health. It reduces stress, keeps our hearts healthy, and increases our creativity. Getting out for a daily walk with a camera is the one of the best recipes for a healthy and happy experience.
But sometimes it is difficult to get out the door. Not all of us live in beautiful neighborhoods. Some of us live in urban places, while others in more rural settings. Regardless of where you walk, you can find interesting photos in the everyday things that you might have missed.
As Burk Uzzle, the youngest photographer ever to be hired by Life Magazine said, "Photography is a love affair with life.”
The everyday things you capture along your walks can keep you inspired. Here are a few tips to help you find and capture those fun and different images.
Tip #1: Look for character
While you are walking keep your eyes open to the beauty in the slightest objects. You can find fun photos in rust, concrete, or an unusual flower.
Tip #2: Get close to the subject
Focusing tight can showcase an object that you might otherwise ignore. It also removes the distraction of things surrounding it. If don't have a macro lens, you can use your zoom, or crop the photo in post production. The best way to get a good shot is to move closer with your actual camera.
Tip #3: Look for contrast
You can find contrast in rusted objects and in shadows. Follow the light.
Tip #4: Critters and creatures
Don't forget the animals in your neighborhood, the bugs on your plants, or interesting creatures that may wander into your environment. They can help you make amazing photographs.
Tip #5: Tell a story
Even as you walk down your street or pathway, you can find interesting stories that you can tell in one photo. Think of what captured your attention. What is the story you want to tell?
When we look up, down, and to the corners of our neighborhoods, we can transform our walks into an interesting stories that keeps us inspired. Put on your shoes, grab your camera, and head out. It will be fun to see what you can discover.
