Sometimes the most creative ideas come from everyday objects that we often simply take for granted. I read about a woman who came across an old peep hole in her junk drawer and instinctively picked it up and began to play with it. Kind of like how one might find a lump of silly putty irresistible to squeeze into different shapes.
She thought it was awesome how the peep hole distorted the world around her and realized that she just had to try taking pictures through this newly discovered ‘do-it-yourself fish eye lens.’
That was the beginning of her “through the peephole” photography! Although she didn’t realize it at that time, an artistic burst of genius sprouted from an open mind, from child-like curiosity and wonder. Had she simply tossed the old peep hole into the rubbish or thrift store pile, she would have missed out on a whole new, wonderful display of artistic creativity and lots of fun!
“Sure, playing with a peephole is far from rocket science. But hey–rocket science is boring! Enjoy being creative with photography. Artistic photos are just a junk drawer treasure hunt away!” Carrie Bruner-Hillyard, Creative Lenses, Creative Photos
Found this article inspiring today and I hope you gained a little inspiration yourself! The most simple things in life can spark the most magnificent imagination! What a gift, to look through the eyes of a curious child and see wonder everywhere!
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