# As photographers we can become obsessed with breathtaking waterfalls, close up animal shots and once in a life time golden hour moments. # But what about finding the beauty in our every day lives? ![R0010238.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdKAqYEDQpeRaGM4cRCdu1CFNtanABz6uQt3arX5Lt662/R0010238.jpg) ^{*I love the flash of colour peaking out of @krystalfinnigan earthy coloured hand bag*} --- ***Mundane*** **Adjective** 1. Lacking interest or excitement; dull. --- Often we can get caught up thinking that if we lived in a busier city or a more beautiful area we would be able to take more amazing pictures. I usually think of the street photographers of New York or Tokyo, if only I lived in a mega city then I'd never run out of inspiration to make photos... Lately however I've been finding myself appreciating the *mundane* everyday scenes in my life and using the techniques I have learned about photography and art to capture them in the most visually pleasing way possible at the given time. This has given me a whole new respect for photography *and* the gorgeous scenes around me that I overlook on a regular basis. ![R0010269.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZbBUjrV5rn8eukxR1RJFdVUpF7yY6ETaoUnnrooGiCwY/R0010269.jpg) ^{*Something about the way our hallway rug complemented the timber floor and ceramic tiles made me pause for a moment whilst getting ready for work. I quickly grabbed my camera and made a photo.*} This appreciation of the mundane has taught me a lot in the way of composing my shots and respecting where the light is falling to get the best photo possible of something that is ultimately *quite boring*. You have to rely on using diagonal lines, leading lines and your understanding of colour to produce a picture (of say your hallway floor haha) that a viewer would actually appreciate looking at. As with all art there is no failing but the exercise itself is a great way to learn more about light and capturing it through a photo. And also as a way to express what you think looks interesting. ![R0010219.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmduwYdZHP5juEjSKLW98rAYQq8aXQEdjTfBGFFuUgWiA3/R0010219.jpg) ^{*Krystal making our bed*} So to all those budding photographers like me who feel they need to have something beautiful to photograph to make a beautiful photograph, look for the beauty all around you and use your skills to capture it. Even if you don't think the result is a breathtaking photo simply enjoy the process of composing a shot. This approach takes away the pressure we put on ourselves when photographing and over time will make you more prepared when the time comes to shoot something that's once in a lifetime! ![R0010186.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmNWkkJtyaiidJE2Ycwu9Zy6jLgMg7a6A8RioTyLN5WkQp/R0010186.jpg) ^{*The first building I pass on my ride home from work*} --- Yours with Purpose @harrynewman *Free Spirit, Creative* **Positive Thinker** ***An Adventure Awaits Us***