Today, the rain came down heavily and pushed back the plans I had in mind. I was hoping to go for a proper walk, but the weather had other ideas. Since going out was no longer an option, I decided to look through my camera roll instead and find photos that I could share for today’s post.
As I browsed through the images I captured over the past few weeks, I found myself appreciating them even more. I noticed again how fascinating the textures of the leaves, flowers, and even tree bark can be when seen in black and white. Without color, the contrast becomes more noticeable, and the details seem to step forward in a stronger way. The lines, patterns, and surfaces all feel more alive to me in monochrome. That is one of the main reasons I enjoy black and white photography so much. It gives ordinary subjects a different kind of presence.
What I like most is how these simple garden scenes can still feel interesting even when the day does not go as planned. I may not have been able to take a fresh set of photos today, but I was still able to create something by revisiting moments I had already captured. In a way, that became the thought I wanted to share.
No matter what the weather is, there are always other options. A delayed plan does not always mean a ruined day. Sometimes we only need to adjust, look around differently, and make use of what is already in front of us. Life can be like that too. Things may not always happen the way we expect, but that does not mean we should give up. We just keep trying, keep adjusting, and trust that something good can still come out of it.
Have a good day ahead.
~ Andri Cauldwell
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