"The world only exists in your eyes. You can make it as big or as small as you want" ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald
I spend a lot a little bit of time looking at beautiful pictures on Instagram and I seem to follow many photographers, particularly those who travel. I find myself falling into that social media trap of wanting things others have...snow covered mountains, mist-filled woods with deer wandering around, an orchard full of apples, lakes full of artistic reflections. For those of you who have an idea of where I live, you know this is not going to happen! This is not what I see every day.
As some of you will have read, I have recently been on my own adventure, snapping beautiful scenery and documenting things I found awe inspiring. Now that I am home again I have had to have a stern word with myself about my appreciation of home views!
I know that I am very lucky in so many ways, living where I do. I know that others come to visit my home to get a taste of the outback and the vast spaces I have grown up with. I know that what I see all around me is as foreign and exciting to many as a bicycle lined canal or a row of brightly coloured buildings is to me.
I am setting myself a challenge! I will stop wishing for views that others have. I will appreciate my everyday life and views, not just in theory but through my lens as well. Look out Instagram...there's some mining town, outback life coming your way.
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| the RFDS is crucial to those living here |
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| red, sandy creek beds, big old trees and occasionally rainwater rushing past |
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| mining town views |
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| an excellent view of the night sky |
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| beautiful colours of the late afternoon |
Do you get caught up in thinking your everyday reality is boring?
Drop by my Instagram profile to see how I am doing at everyday appreciation.
