Autumn leaves: The camera as a depression-fighting tool

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Sometime last week, all hell was breaking loose in my house, I was recovering from a root canal remodel that ended up infected, so for survival sake, I grabbed baby Alastair and the camera and headed to one of my favorite places -- the Trail of 100 Giants, a Giant Sequoia redwood grove just 25 minutes from my house.

The leaves on the quaking aspen had turned yellow, most had fallen off, but the oak trees still had quite a show for us.

I find that if I take the camera and try to get pictures of interesting or beautiful things, just the process of looking for pictures helps readjust my brain in a positive direction. About two years ago I described a similar strategy when I was expecting a hard day. We set off to some stressful meetings and to offset the stress, I set a goal of taking a "picture of something spectacular." I got one. :)

If you like this picture, take a look at the photo albums I set up with photos from around our house. Now that we have more blogs than we can keep track of in our household, I have compiled them all in one place, along with the photo albums: Gill on the Hill.

Posted by Amanda Rose on November 12, 2009 9:29 AM
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Lauren Hale | November 13, 2009 7:13 AM | Reply

I agree SO much with this post. I love taking photos and have found great solace in grabbing the camera to take pictures. In fact, what's really interesting is that most of the pictures I took when I was depressed are of my kids sleeping. I think I did this to remind myself that yes, they do eventually sleep and this awake thing isn't forever.

LOVE the picture on this post! Great fall colour there!

Posted by Lauren Hale | November 13, 2009 7:13 AM | Reply

Gunpowder Tea | November 16, 2009 4:15 AM | Reply

Thank you for giving this post. It is really informative and interesting post. It is really nice picture and colour in this post. Keep it up!!!

Posted by Gunpowder Tea | November 16, 2009 4:15 AM | Reply

vitamines | December 21, 2009 1:22 AM | Reply

Its a very good idea when you want to stressed out of all the mess and want some time for yourself.Just go out with your camera and take pictures.I love it.Its my hobby and also it makes me tension free.Your post is so nice.Keep up.

Posted by vitamines | December 21, 2009 1:22 AM | Reply

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