G2W: 13 (Edit) Up

So I was supposed to do this like three weeks ago.  The truth is, I wasn't really into the photo.  And then life took over, and now I've missed three weeks of challenges.  Unfortunately, that's just how that had to be. 

And frankly, I hate my edit.  But that's the way it is with art making and learning, right?  Sometimes we make things that are awesome accidents that turn out beautifully simply because of the process of art making.  And sometimes, not so much.  I read recently that we are often afraid of trying new skills or incorporating new ways of doing things because for a period of time, we fall back.  It takes longer to do what we want to do, or the product is not as good.  But then we stick with it, and the new skill is incorporated.

Sometimes I get incredibly frustrated because that learning curve always seems steeper for me.  Other people seem to pick up skills fast, post amazing photos, start their photography businesses and show off their incredible skills.  I feel like I've been learning photography for years and years, and the science of it just does not click in my brain.  The more I think about it, the more I seem to mess it up.  That seems to be applicable to a lot of things for me, now that I think about it!  Maybe I just need to stop thinking so much, and enjoy the process a bit more.  If only it were that easy... 

Here is my edit.  I'll hopefully be able to pick up again soon.  I'm visualizing it like a game of double dutch - I'm just watching the rhythm until I'm ready to jump in again.