Lacking motivation

Scott Murray

Scott Murray

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Well it seems this week I have had a few hurdles to overcome and am seriously lacking any artistic motivation. I dare say I may be pretty quiet over the coming weeks until I sort things out.

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Deezey

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I understand completely. It is funny how much photography really depends on your mood.

May your hurdles be low and your jumps high. See you when we see you.




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fotojack

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With me it's the weather, and here, the weather sucks! It's frikkin' old out there (-26C), so I'm just not motivated to shoot anything...even indoors. However, this Tuesday, I have a shoot next door at my neighbours house, to shoot their 3 year old daughter's Christmas pictures. Should be fun.
 
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singlerosa_RIP

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That's right. The Holidays (pick your poison) are coming up, so there's plenty of photo ops ahead. And, in North America, we have winter coming in, which means photos of my dogs romping in the snow.
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Don Kuykendall_RIP

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I still am not allowed to drive so I am home bound until my wife comes home, and it is dark by then. Our warm days are close to an end, so the next couple of months will be almost too cold to be outside very long at a time. Oh well.


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weebee

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We all get that way for various reasons. I hope yours are minor and you get back to work posting your great pictures!
 
Scott Murray

Scott Murray

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Thanks guys for the support. Yes I guess we do all get this way. I am going to try and get out this evening to take a sunset photo with a friend. Lets hope I can get that urge to create. Or in the least just enjoy a wonderful sunset.

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Ironwood

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Hi Scott, once you sort the problems, the urge will return.
I know with my daily grind trying to wear me down, I can go days at a time without getting my camera out of the bag. I just log on here and get a quick fix.:)
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crycocyon

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Just let nature provide you with the vision and let your instincts do the rest. There's no reason to be always on the go in terms of photographing things. I go for long periods without shooting anything and during those periods I like to read equipment reviews, work on my website, etc. so I entertain other elements of my interest in the hobby. As long as you enjoy it, the creativity will follow. Or rather, as I like to think of it, photography is simply a matter of observation and waiting for, or seeking the moment. The moments will just happen, and being ready for them is the creative part. ;)
 
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Rancher_RIP

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I know that for me it is hard to be motivated when its bitter cold. On those days when I don't even pick up a camera I have a little something that helps. It might sound kind of dumb but it is my therapy. I set a pretty good photo as my desktop. It is the first thing and the last thing I see. I remember when I took that photo and all that was going on and know that there will be more times to make memories.
 
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Jonathan

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For what it's worth, when I can't get out but have the time I take over the kitchen table and experiment by trying to get shots of everday objects at strange angles or hone my techniques or read up about things in the books I bought but never seem to read or learn more about my camera by just fiddling. Judging from the quality of your work, though, you've already done all that!

My take is that nothing really satisfying can happen if I try too hard, so I take a chill pill and wait for the planets to re-align. They always have, so far.

hang on in there!
 
wud

wud

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Me three! I do think my lack are due to work, its really been a pain the last month. I got loads of ideas, but I agree, often I really need to be in the right kind of mood.

We just got snow today (night) so there should be enough to be inspired of. I hope I can get out later..


I got 2 songs for you, I love both very much and listen to them all the time, the first makes me wanna create dreamy, soft images, the last makes me happy - do look at the videos too, the first got loads of inspiring pictures and the last is just... awesome!

 
nikonpup

nikonpup

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keep your camera at your side when you are out and about, motivation will sometimes jump up and bite you when you least expect it. Plan another trip, that may get your mojo going.
 
hark

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Hi Scott. I'm sorry to hear you lack motivation for photography. I don't want to pry as to the why behind it, but if something unfortunate happened in your life that is getting you down, perhaps your photography needs to switch gears. There are artists who encountered major problems in their lives and used their art to express the darkness they were feeling within. *If* your situation resembles this type of scenario, perhaps a totally new style will emerge for you. And please know we are here for you if this is the case.

On the other hand, if it is something like writers-block, then hopefully you can challenge yourself to find new ways of viewing your subjects to get you out of the rut. You've been very active on the forum lately, and it would be a shame to temporarily close that door *if* your scenario has to do with this.

Your lack of motivation stems from something, but I am not here to pry. We are here for you should you desire our support, and that is my main point.

Although I don't respond to a lot of your photos, I actually do enjoy seeing your work--although I've never been to Australia, photography from that area highly interests me. Thanks for what you have been sharing and hope you get things sorted out real soon! :D

Warm Regards,
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Scott Murray

Scott Murray

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hark said:
Hi Scott. I'm sorry to hear you lack motivation for photography. I don't want to pry as to the why behind it, but if something unfortunate happened in your life that is getting you down, perhaps your photography needs to switch gears. There are artists who encountered major problems in their lives and used their art to express the darkness they were feeling within. *If* your situation resembles this type of scenario, perhaps a totally new style will emerge for you. And please know we are here for you if this is the case.

On the other hand, if it is something like writers-block, then hopefully you can challenge yourself to find new ways of viewing your subjects to get you out of the rut. You've been very active on the forum lately, and it would be a shame to temporarily close that door *if* your scenario has to do with this.

Your lack of motivation stems from something, but I am not here to pry. We are here for you should you desire our support, and that is my main point.

Although I don't respond to a lot of your photos, I actually do enjoy seeing your work--although I've never been to Australia, photography from that area highly interests me. Thanks for what you have been sharing and hope you get things sorted out real soon! :D

Warm Regards,
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Thanks Hark, there is no real reason by my loss of motivation. I think that I have been concentrating maybe too much on the technical sides (which maybe doesn't show in my photos) and am not having the same fun as I used to. I love nature and the outdoors and thats what 1st really got me into photography as I realise that many will never get to experience or see the things I see. And I guess I just need to find my 'mojo' again and get out there and enjoy what I love, which is being with nature and capturing the moment wherever it may be. I will get there and tonight getting out and about even though it was close was a good step.

Thanks to everyone for their support and advice. I appreciate every single word.
 
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