I always think I have a crappy camera.
For example, all the pictures for this post are of a full moon, but look like the sun. If I didn’t know better, I wouldn’t know better. Instead, I chose to lean in and try out different filters, knowing one day, I’ll buy a phone with a much better camera. That day will pretty much be under similar circumstances like I purchased my last phone, when it started losing basic functionality.
As I look at these pictures, I’m reminded of how peaceful my new neighborhood is.
This has more to do with the lack of vehicular traffic than anything else. I’ve taken several after-work walks and have varied the route each time. The most enjoyable walks were long enough to clear my head from the day, avoid exhaust fumes, and not leave me preoccupied with being run over.
Being out in nature is its own reward.
As long as there’s nothing to spoil the meditative quality of the activity. That’s far more important now than ever before. Even though my camera couldn’t capture the beauty of the flower moon, much less the eclipse, which pictures came out worse, I’m happy I paused my streaming binge watch to witness a natural phenomenon.