hi.

it's become clear to me lately that my newfound hobby of taking pictures has blossomed into a fullblown obsession. i'm ok with that.

i've found myself, more than a few times recently, arrested by the impulse to start shooting something, and my whole mood changes. i'm focused, and energized, and happy. almost giddy-happy. i think that may be as valuable to me as the photographs themselves, for it's about noticing the world around me, and being invigorated by that noticing.

an obsession with noticing.

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in the meantime, i've a lot to learn.

and,

i've been enjoying these photographs, very much.

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we'll be celebrating my birthday this weekend, so i'm excited to have some good meals with friends, a quiet night out with tim, and maybe a surprise or two.

happy weekend! thanks for reading.
tt