[dcclark]

This year, I've been trying to focus on recognizing and (sometimes) deliberately changing patterns in my own life. It's my own take on a particularly Buddhist way of thinking, and it's also good for my life as a whole.

I'm also doing a photo-a-day (365) project with the goal of taking (and preferably posting) a photo every day for a year. I started January 1.

Putting these two together, I've noticed a pattern. I have fallen into the pattern of taking photographs of things which are immediately around me -- at home or in my office, mostly. Often I try to focus on colors or shapes, unusual views of everyday objects -- but the fact is, I'm not going out and looking for photos as much!

Recent examples include: snow shovels, a ceiling light (abstract!), potted plants in my office, teaching equipment in my office, signs in my building... etc.

Why is this? Well, partly because on a normal weekday, I wouldn't be going out looking for photos anyhow. I often take hikes on weekends, and do a lot of my best work at those times. Another reason: I spend 90% of the daylight hours at work, or going to/from work. I take my camera with me, but that's just where I happen to be all day long.

So what's the point of this thread? Partly, to ask has anyone else noticed this pattern in their own photography? If so, what have you done about it? Maybe the answer is "cool, you're learning to see interesting things all around you", but I'd like to not fall into this pattern for good. What do you think?