More Than A Little.

It takes a lot of self-cheering to get me to post pictures on my blog. Seriously.

I am a.. not-very-good photographer.

Everyone I’ve ever spoken to about this “problem” reminds me that digital cameras mean I can take 800 shots of the subject and pick the best (which I do) and I try to be aware of the limitations of my camera (and, too, remind myself that I can’t afford a fancier one that wouldn’t help me much anyway, so there’s no point in coveting the fancy-schmancy cameras at ALL).

I read my manual for my camera and still have no idea what I’m doing. It really is a miracle when a good picture turns out – which are the ones that I show you, generally.

It’s particularly hard because there are SO many beautiful things in my life, in my world, that I’d like to show you. So many people and places and colours and moments that I just can’t capture worth a crap.

I have gorgeous kids. Very cute dogs. A husband who I love. A house with gardens that burst into unbelievable blooms in the spring and summer.

And, of course, I read blogs by people who have amazing skills. People who capture emotions and moments in time that totally make you feel like you’re THERE. My jealous kicks in and at the same time I think, “Oh, man, I shouldn’t post anymore pictures because, yeeesh… I suck!”

So there you have it. That’s why my blog isn’t chock full of amazing photos every single day. Not because I don’t have stuff to show you but because the stuff I want to show you looks better than I can possibly show.

Okay, maybe sometimes it’s not the camera…

He’s still cute though, huh?