 By adding a side quest to your day, you create space for curiosity, exploration, and playfulness and could discover something amazing and totally unexpected along the way. Ali Abdaal  Click to visit Don's website by Skip Cohen The quote above is another gem from Lou Mitchell for today's "365 Daily Handpicked Reflections." It's the perfect thought for the day before the weekend. He went on to write: In our busy lives, it's easy to get caught up in the routine and focus solely on our main objectives. However, adding a 'side quest' — a small, enjoyable activity outside of our regular tasks — can spark curiosity and lead to unexpected discoveries. These side quests can revitalize our minds and bring fresh perspectives, often unveiling hidden talents or passions. But I want to take his thoughts a step further into our world of photography. Tony Corbell, back in the film days, used to suggest to every photographer to save the last couple of frames of every roll of film and do something completely different from the way you usually shoot. His point was to make it a habit to think outside the box, or better yet, think like there was no box. And as Don Blair used to say, "Once you know all the rules, you can break them!" From exposure, to composition, to lighting in the studio, even posing - mix it up. The same applies to your specialty. For example, most of you shy away from macro photography, but there's a whole world out there that most of us miss, simply because we never look close enough. Don Komarechka is one of the most recognized macro artists in the world, and he's built a career out of photographing things we never see, yet they're around us all the time. So, to the point of this post...Take the time today or over the weekend and come up with your own side quest adventure into some aspect of life you've never visited. Growth only occurs outside your comfort zone, and there's no telling where your new quest might take you. Happy Friday! Have a great weekend! And when it comes to mixing things up a little...
Don't let old "maps" limit your journey! Unknown Author
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