People, Places, Reality

This weekend I felt incredibly inspired, just by being out in the world. I went to the opening of winterlude, and watched fireworks. I went skating all day on the canal, where I skated amongst hundreds of people, as the sun came down making the most beautiful light for portraits. Armed with only my iphone for a camera, I took few photos, but being in situations like that I feel inspired to just take pictures, to stop time.

There were so many families, and children with big smiles on their faces. There were fire dancers, when the sun went down, where I just wished I had my camera. The thing that I loved most about the whole experience was that, I could be there and experience it for myself but at the same time be inspired to go do photographs of things like this. I didn't regret not having my camera because the inspiration was enough.

I believe that the reason that watching all these people around me was so inspiring was because I was there experiencing it my self. I had an amazing day, with my wonderful boyfriend Tom. 

Tom and I on the Rideau Canal

He is also so inspiring to me, so supportive of my photography. The atmosphere on the canal with Tom, was magical.

So if you are in need of some realism, a smile, a beauiful place to photograph, or some inspiration, take a skate.

http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/places-to-visit/rideau-canal-skateway