"Many pictures turn out to be limp translations of the known world instead of vital objects which create an intrinsic world of their own. There is a vast difference between taking a picture and making a photograph Once the amateur's naive approach and humble willingness to learn fades away, the creative spirit of good photography dies with it. Every professional should remain always in his heart an amateur." - 365 Project, Day 83

I find it endlessly fascinating that some people can do simple things.  One of my co-workers writes music, another can draw quite well, and yet another one knows every statistic of every baseball player in MLB.  I suppose we all have talent and we are all creative in our own way.

I've never thought of photography as a particularly creative outlet, as a (non-studio, it has to be specified) photographer only takes pictures of something they're seeing.  I imagine being able to see something interesting and capturing it is somewhat of a creative act in itself.  It does take a certain eye to be able to take a good picture, whether out in a vast, open, impressive area, or just walking along the street, looking at life around you.

Today's pictures definitely show everyday life.  Here they are.

Frank

His note: Went to an multi-media art show today.  What amazing and creative work is being done in Ottawa. This is one example, there were so many others that amazed me.

Shannon

Her note: Loved the look of the clouds. Yet more rain again on its way.

(For those that have absolutely endless amounts of curiosity, it ended up raining, then it stopped.  Then it started again.  Now it's stopped again... kind of.)

Me

I had a couple of pictures today to choose from.  This one had a better angle on the flower, but the bokeh is a bit more busy.  I picked this one because I prefer the subject.  Just a few flowers on a tree.

That is all.