Sometimes it's just how I feel.
Not because of my red hair, or from listening to Bob Dylan (or the guy next door try really hard to sing like Bob Dylan).
So much in this world I try and control. Without even knowing that I'm trying to. Even with photography - something that started out as being simple and enjoyable, but I slowly killed by trying to create what I thought other people want to see. And becoming what I thought people would want of me. It's so easy to let those thoughts invade and take over. It didn't make me any better at it - I think it took all the life out of what I was doing.
So, this shot is what I felt when I took it. Not what I lined up, set up or touched up. Plain and simple imperfection.
But, it's all mine.

good eye you have! DancingDolphin · 2010-03-31: 21:57

I understand...even though I think Bob Dylan had plenty of influence on how I felt. It think that it's a brilliant shot and is a perfect illustration of feelings...today yours. :) livelovelaugh · 2010-04-01: 00:02

Great image for your text! I hope tomorrow we see ducks in a row. That's what we say when everything is in order. RayNvb · 2010-04-01: 02:33

I understand and I like that shot mystic1 · 2010-04-01: 03:42

Good for you, sometimes the quest for perfection gets in the way of fun. Photography should definitely be fun :-) etodd80 · 2010-04-01: 10:33

and it's perfect... ;) KerBear · 2010-04-01: 13:03

beautiful post with great sensitivity! i hope one day you will shot a blue sky and will say "it's all mine" :)) tomie · 2010-04-02: 09:37

A lovely simple photograph...and your writing touched me, I can really relate to you in this :) ????? · 2010-04-02: 13:02

I think we all can relate! Thanks, made me smile today :-) NellyBly · 2010-04-03: 18:10

Well said, I can relate to your words. aurian · 2010-04-04: 21:49

a pause for thought, to consider and absorb... and to smile... ... classic peche.... >:) jim7221 · 2010-04-28: 02:28

:) Fali84 · 2010-05-11: 04:04