The Nay Sayers

I spoke with a woman in Australia who stated that she was surrounded by people who constantly told her she was not smart enough to build her own website. I felt sad for her. I told her to not give up, that with time she would accomplish her dream. I have my own nay-sayers or those who critique what i have done as if it was a simple thing. It was not a simple thing. It was an accomplishment to be proud of. It’s not perfect, but that’s what the edit tool is for. If they cannot find fault with the bigger things, they find fault with the little things. I don’t know why, I guess it’s just human nature. I did this for me. I did not embark on this journey to impress anyone other than myself. I did this to learn and not be bored. I did this to be challenged so that maybe I can keep my mind sharp. I did this so I could hold onto a bit of my youth. I challenge myself to produce quality night sky images. I challenge myself to climb that trail in the middle of nowhere with my equipment on my back so I can get a shot no one else has done. I know some great dark, dark skies in Texas that few people visit, let alone take night sky images. It takes a special person to go out at night, without light, not knowing what’s out there and set up a shoot where it’s just you, the coyotes, the scorpions and the rattlers. Most people would prefer the safety of their beds in a well lit home. I prefer the darkness. I prefer the solitude. There is nothing so close to heaven as the night sky in Texas in November. The air is crisp and thin. The stars are so close that you feel a bit smothered by them. You see, there is so little moisture in the atmosphere in the winter or late fall that there is nothing between you and them. They seem close enough to touch. So, reach for those stars, no matter what they represent for you. Never give up on what is important to you. Don’t let those around you determine your destiny or your dreams. Thanks for visiting.