@Jgbird seeing your work printed, especially in someone else's home or space, is an amazing feeling. I still remember how proud I was to exhibit work locally at the end of my photography A-Level in college.
So long as you aren't hurting to pay the bills (I'm coming from a place of privilege here), I'd take that satisfying feeling and keep photography as hobby over making money from my art any day.
@Jgbird I too feel like I might be missing important context. Then I remember that I am also here for birds (and artists).
And sometimes (especially these days) I am honestly happier to miss it. Instead I enjoy the beautiful things people here share.
@futurebird
His photos are wonderful. I enjoy seeing the birds that feed in my garden (mostly eating the bugs, sorry).
@Jgbird I prefer to think of it less as "giving up" and more as "letting go" ^_^ I like it too, I don't plan on leaving "because it's too complicated", more because I like it, feels like a genuine community, even if people are strangers at times. I love music (but I've been shit about sharing that side of me), I'm beginning to enjoy photography, sharing because the world needs a bit of joy, and it seems like this is one way I can contribute a bit. Not trying to distract from (all the stuff), just trying to help shore up people's ability to tackle (what needs to be done).
I'm very bad at interacting, and at *letting people know that I appreciate their work*, so I guess just know that even if I fail to visibly engage every single thing you share, I still see it, and I appreciate it, and I see you, and I appreciate you, and I'm glad I found you here <3
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