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Lake Geneva Wisconsin Getaway
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I was a wanderer long before there was a hashtag for it. Today, I wander around Lake Geneva.
I get away once a year for an annual birthday celebration with close family. This year we celebrated my 40th birthday in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
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The weekend was filled with relaxation and many laughs.
It felt so good to hang out with some of the most important people in my life. I missed them dearly.
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Time to unwind helps keep my creative spirit alive.
It’s routine for me to go for a walk first thing in the morning. This is my time to reflect, pray and set my intentions for the day. A weekend in Lake Geneva didn’t stop me from my morning routine.
It's quiet moments that guide me and direct my attention where it's needed. I see things differently when I escape from the distractions of everyday life.
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I’m journaling about this vacation differently than I normally would.
I want others to know that I still get nervous when I approach my photography in ways I know I should be. It's strange for many to understand, but feeling uncomfortable is part of the creative process. The truth is, I really wanted to ask the gentleman who owns Lake Geneva Spice Company if I could take his photograph and learn his story. But, I didn't muster up enough courage to do it. Disappointment washed over me as I walked away from his local shop because I let fear get the best of me. As a result, I returned to his shop the next day so I could try again. But, he wasn't there and I lost my opportunity to learn his story. Hopefully, I can return soon and finish the assignment.
I knew long ago that storytelling was something I approached differently. Never admitting out loud that I was a visual storyteller because it sounded so cliché. Finally, I'm calling myself a one. But, it’s the truth. And this time, the truth doesn’t hurt.
Not everyone has to like the work I create. And heaven knows, not everyone does. But, I'm not going to let that stop me.
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I didn't know exactly what I loved to do until I was no longer able to do.
I love traveling, wandering and adventure with a film camera in hand. Sometimes it takes a pandemic to force a person to figure things out. That's the case for me at least. These Lake Geneva photographs are capture with my Leica M6 35mm Rangefinder camera.