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Baby Steps 10/15/2017 3:42:01 PM
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https://writingwranglersandwarriors.wordpress.com/2017/07/05/baby-steps/ Recently I gave some advice to friend about recovery after surgery, my advice, baby steps, lots and lots of baby steps. No one can recover from surgery overnight. It’s the little improvements, those baby steps that count.
The same can be said about writing. As a writer I didn’t start out writing a book. I began writing essays in school then stepped up to magazine articles before approaching a full length manuscript. Taking baby steps allowed me to improve my writing and my confidence.
As a photographer I didn’t start out photographing large animals in faraway places. I began with birds and squirrels in my backyard
( Three Images)
After gaining a bit of confidence I stepped out of my comfort zone, and traveled further in my pursuit of critter photos. I ventured into Maryland and photographed ducks, geese, and swans at a nearby park.
( Baby Mallard Image)
Then it was time for another road trip. This time I headed to Pennsylvania. There I had my first experience getting up close and personal with some captive critters.
( Lemurs Image)
Some little critters in New Jersey reminded me that taking baby steps when working around water could have helped you me avoid sinking in mud up to my calves.
( Dragonfly Image)
In Virginia I learned wild ponies don’t take baby steps.
( Wild Ponies Image)
In Florida I learned taking baby steps backwards can get you safely away from an alligator.
( Alligator Image)
In the 17 years I have been photographing wildlife I have traveled to 2 dozen states. Every time I encounter a new critter I have to remind myself baby steps. Take the shot and use baby steps to get a better angle or a closer vantage point of my subject.
( Bear Image)
We all take baby steps to advance ourselves in various pursuits. Every once in a while a giant leap of faith may be necessary. The important thing to remember is to keep moving forward.
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S. J. Brown
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