Go outside

Go outside…but bring your camera!

There was a post by Humans of New York a few years ago that recycled and hit my feed last week. I found it rather inspiring, and it’s a good mantra to be extrapolated toward photography in general.

Here’s the quoted post:

“Mary is 93 years old. We spoke for less than two minutes. After I took her photo, she said:

“If you force yourself to go outside, something wonderful always happens!”

New life motto…

Last weekend I didn’t know what to do, but I wanted to do something fun.  And, it was this quote that got me rolling out the door! We ended deciding on a whim to head to Canaan Valley and cross country ski at White Grass. By happen stance, White Grass was having a Hash Ski! …similar to a Hash Run, but on cross country skis.

We were the hounds chasing the hares

The distractions that hares leave for hounds…

While we hounds ended up losing the trail after almost catching the hares, there was still a great celebration after the hunt.

Ever heard of a Shotski! This crafty creation was made by a local WV artist, Max Yax.

The day was intense, amazingly fun, and a great experience that I would have never had without stepping outside (let alone being able to photograph it).

Next time when you’re about to sit on the couch to watch a TV show, movie, sports game (which is watching other people having fun), or a video game (one of my vices)…remember Mary’s quote! Here’s a link to the original post from Humans of New York.

And, here’s a link to some more of my photos from the Hash Ski at White Grass last Sunday (1-11-15).

I hope to see you all outside!