Behind the Digital LensMusings of an Amateur Photographer

14th May, 2013 Worth the Struggle

It’s been a while since I last posted – during the Christmas holidays, actually.  For one reason or another I haven’t been taking many photos.  I have taken SOME, just not many.  I did get my yearly bluebonnet photos, but that’s about it, except for some flowers here and there.  I haven’t lost interest in taking photos, I just haven’t been able to get to my favorite “haunts” to do it.  My photography is my stress release; thankfully I haven’t had a lot of stress lately.  I really have no good reason as to why I haven’t been out, well, maybe I have.  The weather has been warm and cold, up and down, with rain mixed it from time to time.  I think Winter is finally giving up its grip, however.  I love Winter, but as far as I am concerned, after Christmas or New Year’s at the latest, Winter should be over.  Of course, all the neat flowers came out while it was raining.  Makes it a bit hard for me to get out and take photos.  Good old arthritis takes care of that.

I know that I am getting older and arthritis has become a hindrance.  Getting down on my knees to take photos isn’t much of a problem, but getting back UP takes a bit of maneuvering.  The worst problem is my left knee, which has the worst arthritis.  Even going up steps can be a challenge some days.  But, the goal is usually worth the struggle.