Go Confidently In the Direction Of Your Dreams…

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.-Henry David Thoreau

If you’re not familiar with Thoreau, you can read more about him here. For a quick history, he was a writer/poet in the 1800s who lived his life exploring the philosophies of nature and life that enthralled him so much. He lived most of his life living a solitary life in the woods, surrounded by nature. Some considered him to be a hermit, but those reflecting on his life can see through his journals and other writings that he was a man who got more pleasure out of his life than most others. By staying on a path of exploration that he was passionate about and gathering his ideas and musings throughout his life in his writing, he did what most of us only wish.

He lived the life he wanted and created his own happiness by staying on the life path that he was drawn to. Amazing!

Tip of the day for bloggers/photographers:

Underplay the background using your aperture on your camera.

Choosing the widest aperture at the time of capture, in doing so lets the viewer focus on what is important…not the background.

You should try and make your background less distracting if it doesn’t lend to an interesting view.

Example: the photo above. I wanted the attention drawn to the beautiful flower not the dead looking bush it was growing on.

Please remember, these are just tips…gifts…really given to help you! This is what works for myself, but if you are not comfortable with any of the suggestions…then please don’t feel like you have to do them. We are all made to be different and no two people will see the world exactly the same, especially artists. Take what you feel comfortable to grow and get out of your comfort zone and leave the rest alone.

Do you know I have taken SO many educational courses in my lifetime. But have probably only applied 1/3 of what I have been taught! I print all tips and classes out to review and try when I am ready to do so at a later time in life.

Thank you for joining us today! Do you know how much we appreciate YOU?

Go confidently in your dreams today!

PS…if you have time today…check out these other two posts…I think you will love them.
All of these posts, I have used Kim Klassens textures.

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Laurie
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43 thoughts on “Go Confidently In the Direction Of Your Dreams…”

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- Pride in Photos Photography on September 19, 2013 at 2:40 pm said:
  
  Love your fancy font reply my friend♥
  
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Life Images by Jill on March 6, 2013 at 2:11 am said:

thankyou for the wonderful inspiring quote. And I know the photography tips will help many.
And thank you for stopping by my blog today. Have a wonderful week.

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gardensunshine on February 28, 2013 at 2:10 am said:

I have this quote over my bed. I love it!

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Desktop Dreams on February 26, 2013 at 4:33 pm said:

So beautiful Laurie. And one of my favouritr quotes….

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Barbara Hurst on February 26, 2013 at 3:44 pm said:

so lovely, reminds me of summer.

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Carol on February 26, 2013 at 3:40 pm said:

Love the texture use, very nice!

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dalettre on February 26, 2013 at 3:32 pm said:

Really beautiful, Laurie!

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kelihasablog on February 26, 2013 at 5:18 am said:

Ohhhhhhh, so that means I have to take it off of AUTO…. LOL Well, one day I’ll learn all that cool stuff, but it won’t be anytime soon! I do love the hits though so I can save them for when I have time.. 😀

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schoolbusdriver401 on February 25, 2013 at 4:50 am said:

Lovely bloom and yes, use of aperture aids greatly in the capture we create… Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #71!

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Beverly on February 25, 2013 at 2:39 am said:

Your pictures are so beautiful. I have a lot to learn about photography, thanks for the tips.
Bev

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Dew Drops on February 25, 2013 at 2:27 am said:

Beautiful photo! And thank you for the tips you gave. I appreciate them!

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Kim Reardon Cunningham on February 25, 2013 at 12:47 am said:

Just what I need to hear…now to keep the confidence part.

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sarahlouisek on February 24, 2013 at 10:19 pm said:

A very artistic photo — you succeeded in highlighting the flower!

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RoSy on February 24, 2013 at 8:36 pm said:

A floral picture always brightens my day – Thank You! 🙂

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RH West on February 24, 2013 at 2:54 pm said:

I do love that quote and your image is so beautifully done, gorgeous! 🙂

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self sagacity on February 24, 2013 at 7:57 am said:

pretty flower, not doubt. I think it speaks feminine.

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Linda R on February 24, 2013 at 12:59 am said:

Such a pretty flower. The texture you used looks so pretty.. I just love Thoreau. Thanks for the Info on him. So interesting.

Hugs~

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Abigail @ Rosy Hill on February 24, 2013 at 12:19 am said:

Such a lovely, uplifting post. Thank you. 🙂 Abigail x

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Susan on February 23, 2013 at 11:59 pm said:

I’ve read thoughts like this before and I’ve always been confused by it. If I lived my dreams, I would be so faraway from my children and grandchildren and I just can’t and won’t do it. They are so much more important to me than my dreams. And yet, I can’t help but feel I’m missing something. Yeah, I’m weird!

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hittingthesweetspot on February 23, 2013 at 11:43 am said:

To follow one’s own path can be difficult, but if you’re able to remain true to what “pulls” you, it will always be worth it. Very inspirational, thoughtful post. Keep ’em coming.

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Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen on February 23, 2013 at 5:51 am said:

I love Thoreau.. and your photos. You must be using Photoshop then? I’ve just finished a class and have bought the software and am totally in love with Kim Klassen’s textures!! It’s fun to find someone else who knows about them too. I can’t wait to try one! xx

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- Pride in Photos Photography on February 24, 2013 at 12:13 am said:
  
  Barbara, yes Kim is the best. You will learn so much from her concerning textures etc.
  
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Gracie on February 23, 2013 at 3:52 am said:

This is wonderful, Laurie. Love the colors and the texture.

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- Pride in Photos Photography on February 24, 2013 at 12:14 am said:
  
  Thanks so much Gracie!
  
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petit4chocolatier on February 23, 2013 at 2:57 am said:

Love the quote and the tips! Thank you! Very inspiring 🙂

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Loredana Donovan on February 23, 2013 at 1:21 am said:

Love the inspirational quote, and the pink flower is so pretty. Thanks for the tip! 🙂

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Boomdeeadda on February 23, 2013 at 1:15 am said:

I really loved your photo and how you made it into a nice peice of artwork. I just took a fabulous camera course and this is one of my favourite and easier camera adjustments. Awesome.

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jenfbs on February 23, 2013 at 12:48 am said:

Appreciate the tips and Thoreau is wonderful!

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Sherry Galey on February 22, 2013 at 5:36 pm said:

Thoreau, Emerson and Whitman all continually inspire me — more so than so many who are alive and writing now. They speak to my soul.

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Tina´s PicStory on February 22, 2013 at 5:17 pm said:

what a beautiful dream! thanx for your weekend flowers 🙂

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LuAnn on February 22, 2013 at 3:41 pm said:

Thanks for the tips Laurie. Great post! 🙂

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- Pride in Photos Photography on February 22, 2013 at 3:49 pm said:
  
  LuAnn, it is so good to hear from you!! Have a great day!
  
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Jackie on February 22, 2013 at 2:51 pm said:

Wonderful post! Thanks. 😀

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elisaruland on February 22, 2013 at 1:48 pm said:

One of my favorite quotes, enjoyed even more in your lovely post. Thank you for sending over to Kim Klassens Cafe, I see I’m going to learn lots!

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- Pride in Photos Photography on February 22, 2013 at 3:34 pm said:
  
  Kim is the queen of textures…and you will learn alot♥
  
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Jayden Miller on February 22, 2013 at 1:28 pm said:

This is so wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

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wiandflbev on February 22, 2013 at 12:59 pm said:

You continue to amaze me with your photography and digital scrapping talent. Only two more months to find time to get together!!

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Tamar Strauss-Benjamin on February 22, 2013 at 12:17 pm said:

the aperture tip is my go to! I love the blurry background!

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YellowCable on February 22, 2013 at 12:17 pm said:

I like the application of the texture to the photo. Nice.

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elizabeththomasphotographyofcapecod on February 22, 2013 at 11:07 am said:

Love the tips and love the info re: Thoreau!

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