Whether I have my camera in my pocket, or I’m just out and about with my phone, I’m always hoping that something will catch my eye. I love to notice what is beautiful, amazing or makes me wonder. I’m especially happy when something stops me in my tracks. It might be a flower, a butterfly, a view over a lake, or towards mountains. It might be a patch of sunlight, a reflection in a puddle or a fountain, or a splash of colour. But sometimes I notice something that makes me think – what am I looking at here?
This was one such occasion. I was walking through the streets of Copenhagen and this bicycle resting on a poster of a model caught my eye. It was one of those occasions where you do a sort of double take…..wait, what exactly am I looking at here? I could have walked on by once I’d realised exactly what it was, but instead, I stopped, moved to get a good angle, and took this photo. It’s one of my most favourite photos of the year.
These moments of serendipity, when the world grabs my attention, are, I believe, a key to my happiness. I am convinced that having daily experiences of everyday wonder (l’emerveillement du quotidien) make life more beautiful more interesting. Taking a photo on occasions like this gives me the opportunity to return to it and re-experience it, time and time again.
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