Memories bring back memories!
However, I seldom gave a thought to how those memories got weaved, the emotions felt and never expressed, and most importantly the subtle bond that took shape in the making of those memories.
But why talk about ‘memories’ today? Because...today, I am confronted with the daunting task of letting go. Letting go of something that had been a faithful companion. It is time to say goodbye to something that has been both a witness and an accomplice to my most cherished moments: my camera.
A Reason…
I wonder why I picked up photography. But there was a Reason - a chance encounter with someone who would become not just a mentor, but a dear friend and a confidante. There had to be something that would bring our paths together. That happened to be our shared passion for our cameras.
We embarked on a tapestry of experiences, each frame etching itself into the fabric of our friendship.
He not only taught me photography with utmost patience but also stood by me in all difficult times when I was still grappling with my first job experience. The memories of those 2.5 years are fresh in my mind, and I am grateful that our cameras became a reason for our friendship.
A Season…
The year 2014 marked the beginning of the Season of my photography journey. In an endeavor to get the right shot it not only allowed me to see places from different angles but also taught me lessons that extended to other spheres of my life. To capture the essence of beauty in my frame I needed the sharpest focus. There were times when I waited patiently to capture that one perfect shot! And then there were times my camera forced me to slow down and observe my surroundings.
My camera became an extension of myself, a conduit for learning patience, focus, and the art of slowing down to appreciate life's nuances - all in the process of capturing just one frame.
Through its lens, I discovered beauty in the mundane and learned to cherish each moment as it unfolded. That was the essence of the frames I captured during the season of my photography journey.
A Lifetime…
Seasons change swiftly, leaving a lifetime to cherish the memories of their fleeting beauty. As I sit here reflecting on them and struck by their weight, I wonder which should I hold on to - the laughter shared with friends when I displayed my work in a photography exhibition, the wisdom gleaned from solitary encounters, or the profound lessons learned through the act of seeing? These experiences gave me a lifetime of memories!
I love everything about my camera...the contours of its body, the sound of its click, the touch of its surface, even the weight of its lenses.
But when we learn to love unconditionally, we also learn the art of letting go. So in life, as in love, it is imperative to let go when the time is right.
Though I am letting go of my camera as a material possession, I am holding on to the friendship my camera was the reason for, the seasons I lived with my camera traveling to places and seeing them through its lens, and a lifetime of memories my camera weaved for me.
I firmly believe that every story has a reason, a season, and a lifetime. This was my story with my camera…for
One REASON at a time, love grows…
One SEASON at a time, dreams come alive,
And one memory at a time, a beautiful LIFETIME unfolds.
And this way…memories bring back memories! Cherish them before it's time to let go.
your write ups are not only revealing but also conversations which one enjoys listening
Remembering your lovely Photo Exhibition. It was a grand hit.