Should I, Shouldn’t I? These questions have been swirling in my head for a while and I have been debating different options but finally I have decided to take that bold step and lift that weight from my head. I am finally, participating in the CLICK event and here is my entry for that event.
Huh? What is your problem and what is the big deal, you ask?
Well, hitherto this I had not participated in this fun, talented event. There was some hesitation on my part to participate, not sure why and I did not spend time questioning the reasoning behind this either. But then to set the matters straight, I decided to and look straight into the eye of the ‘bull’ so to speak. Ignoring all the curious stares from the husband and son, I proceeded to do some self-searching this weekend and concluded that my indisposition to participate was because I was stuck somewhere along the lines of these lowly feelings:
- All the entries in the event are very professional and mine will be lost in the middle of nowhere.
- Any picture I take is not good enough to submit in a competition and I cannot think of a decent shot.
Jeez, ever heard of the “spirit of participation”, you ask?
I know, I know it is the spirit of the participation that matters: not the actual winning or the loosing. I have been told this by my parents as far as I can remember. But knowing is one thing but actually doing it is another thing altogether.
Now that you have attained ‘Nirvana’ do you plan to go to the Himalayas, you ask?
No, no rest assured on the contrary I am staying here and participating in more events. I plan to be myself, have fun and focus on the spirit of participating in a competing event. At least I can proudly tell my son to follow suit without feeling shallow and hypocritical.
PS: I had clicked this picture few months ago and this is kind of my trademark image. I had checked with Bee, if that was acceptable and she had gladly agreed.
love your trademark image.
Beautiful click
ur pic looks gorgeous RC
why hesitation with such a lovely pic, RC! You are a perfect photographer. I love your trademark image! Nice click.
Hesitation for this pic? You are too hard on yourself!! I love it.it has a rustic feel to it
hey nice click, even i was thinking, everyone “very professional and mine will be lost in the middle of nowhere.”
but posted , as just wanted to participate…..
and urs such a lovely pic..
Love the photo! Glad you sent it in!
Great pic! The colour is so vibrant!
I know how you must have felt, I am going through the same thing here…but maybe this time even I will go ahead and participate:)
Awesome shot!
Perfect picture..
I think you are being very modest here. Your pictures are truly amazing and gorgeous. My husband actualLy keeps visiting your site just to take a look at the photos, so that he can also take pictures for my blog like that.
The red chillies are looking very good. Congrats for taking the bold step.
I share your thoughts and inhibitions:) I’m proud of myself as a cook, but definitely not as a photographer…but I’m glad you could overcome your fear:) the spiritual self-searching helped RC:)!
Hey RC,that is a very beautiful picture…now reassure yourself and henceforth, do take part
Look at those lovely chilies. Your picture is gorgeous indeed!
This is a perfect au naturel pic. It stands out on its own
Thanks Bee, Cham, Divya.
Thank you so much Uma, I really appreciate your warm comments and appreciation. It means so much to me.
Thanks Rachel. Well, I was hesitating to particiate in the earlier events. But this time I showed some courage and participated.
Thanks Neha. It is all the spirit of participating isn’t it? I really commend your spirit.
Thank you very much Arundathi.
Thanks Bhagyashri, I am so glad that I am not the only one hesitating to participate. I hope I get the courage to continue to do so.
Thanks Roma.
Thanks Rupa.
Thank you so much Madhuram. Your comments have meant so much to me. I amde sure that my husband read it atleast 5 times and even now, he is not hearing the end of it
Yeah Mansi, some self-searching over the weekend helped me a bit
I have to let go of my fear and be my self. You are a great cook and an awesome photographer too.
Thanks Sunita. RE-assuting and warm words from a great photographer herslef! Not that is something I look forward too.
Thanks Lisa for your warm comments.
Thanks Dhivya. Appreciate your comments.
That picture definitely looks professional; great job! And you were worried…lol.
This is a really great click. The color is amazing!