back in the saddle

...only, this time, it's a totally new saddle. Travel & architecture have always been my favorite subjects, but a series of unfortunate events several years ago scared me off it almost entirely.

An insatiable need for visual creative expression finally bubbled over, and was closely followed by purchasing a new SLR and an incredibly talented friend suggesting that we shoot together.

His favorite genre: street photography. Enter the new saddle.

Serendipitous, really, as by nature I'm incurably shy. I jumped on the offer and, as I suspected it would, it pushed me beyond the borders of my comfort zone. It was fully engaging, intense, and nerve-wracking. And I LOVED it. My friend was amazing, divulging pointers and tricks, which photographers usually guard like a mother lion.

Don't worry - I'm not kidding myself that there is a massive amount of room for improvement. I already compiled a lengthy list of self-critique points. But it's my first effort, and I know it's a decent one. 

A few from my first day on the street:

 

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