Photography

That sunset picture I posted a couple of days ago. What of it? This is about me trying to find a creative outlet, I think, an activity that I can enjoy where I can express myself. Ideally one that involves little skill or effort, and even more ideally, one that might make some money. I do enjoy trying to find a good picture. I was given (the money to buy) a camera, and I have had fun in playing with it, and seeing some of the results. I do need to practice in many aspects - holding the camera level would be a good start, but at least issues there can be corrected afterwards. I like looking at light and dark, and reflections. I like trees, silhouettes. What I want (or need?) to do next includes:

• Getting my camera serviced. There are specks of dust I need removed and the flash (while I rarely need to use it) sticks.
• Creating a portfolio. I already have an account on and pictures uploaded to a stock photo site, but I need to seriously ramp this up if I’m to make anything of it. I then need to work on ways to promote myself. This (or a less personal and more public) blog might be good idea too.
• Take more pictures. An area to try is in simple stock photos of objects - single object, white background. Try to make this a production system. It might be a mechanical soulless thing to do, but it might be a path to making money out of a hobby.
• Keep enjoying it. Yes, there’s the idea of money, but I do need to keep the joy.