I notice people have posted pictures here and there on the My Stroke Guide forum.
I’m a keen photographer and was hoping/wondering if there were any like minded people out there.
I’m recovering from a stroke.
I can no longer use my DSLR camera so have started using the one on my phone.
Taking photographs is something lots of people do.
A place to display our pictures would be good.
Somewhere to share tips and comments with others.
It might be possible to start an activity connected with this hobby.
This has been tried before but I think it fizzled out after alterations were made to the forum.
I’m certain there will be some interest in this. Tell your friends.
Photography is a great form of non-verbal communication.
This is a great opportunity to share with others.
Here’s some ideas to get you started:
Restricted and need a subject?
Choose something that connects directly with you.
Begin with these:
Portrait: A photo of a plant or living thing, an animal or pet, a human (please ask first).
Landscape: A snap of your view out of the window at home, office or car.
Still life: Picture one or a few small objects grouped together.
Interiors: An image of where you are, where you spend time.
Illustration Telling a story with your camera, something, someone, or somewhere, important to you.
Well that’s a start and this is a place to share and display your handiwork.
Whatever the size of your camera - from the camera in your phone to a multi-megapixel DSLR, share your images here with MyStrokeGuide.
Want to know how to add an image / photo to your message?
start a new post
write about your picture
give it a title.
add the image (see below)
wait for comments
If there is enough interest it might be possible to arrange a fun contest, open to all.
For now please just post whatever you want to share.
Rebatched some old soap in a new base with lemongrass, peppermint, eucalyptus and lavender.
Doing something creative is really important to me, gives me a focus, purpose and in this case something I can use.
Very nice @JuliaH those are lovely, fresh perfumes, with great vibrant colours as well. I know what you mean about purposeful activity. They will make good presents too, if you will part with them.
Your post is very interesting, thank you for getting the ball rolling.
I am a very keen amateur photographer, but I do take on paid jobs. That was until my stroke 10 months ago. I tried to use a camera but was too difficult ( no sensitivity and feeling in my right hand ). However I added a soft shutter button to my 2 Xpro3 cameras and I did manage to do a shoot recently. I asked a model who I have known well for 10 years if she’d come for the day… anyway, I guess I’ll do more with time… but I walk with a stick, ( for now ) and can’t wait for better days…
I see your picture is a link to your portfolio and what a collection! I had a peek at your in hospital photos, I have nothing for that period of my life, it brought back memories. Well done on your recovery journey too. I am right sided affected and have every sympathy, but stroke is such a varied affliction. We must each continue to struggle for recovery.
So, to everybody here, you have enriched my life with what you have shared, I’m sure there will be many who will come along take a quiet look and get something from your brave offerings, thank you, thank you, thank you, to each of you!
keep on keepin’ on
. . . now it is 5.30 a.m. and I’m off to the kitchen to start making a loaf of bread.
I am so enjoying everyone’s pictures and comments. Learning about others and how they see things, what they notice, is special to me. Simon, I especially enjoy your colors and geometry. I love cats, and bumble bees love my home. I plant natives specifically to attract them. They also attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Thank you, Bobbi, for starting this post. If anyone is wondering what this has to do with Stroke information, I can tell you that for one, it helps my mind to think about what others share, and what I might share. Secondly it helps my vision to try to focus more and pay attention to detail. Most importantly to me, it gives my stuck at home, shut in self, a place to interact with others. You all are amazing. Thank you.
Bobbi, just thinking about your DSLR… Could you up a small studio area and use it with a cable release for still lifes or macro’s? You could compose and set up if you have access to something like a mini tripod or gorrilapod?
I’ve hit that button a a few times. Haven’t had much in the way of results so far.
Took me hours to get the above photo, what with the phone jiggling about and a cloud of dust settling every time I pressed the button. Finally got it some where near. Had to do a lot of photo-shopping, though I use a different and free package called GIMP. That’s half the fun of it. All in the life of a nerd.
For fellow nerds. This was the picture off my phone, with dust, before tidying up and cropping.
. . . but really no need to go to such lengths, just put up a snap you’ve taken, that’s quite enough.
@EssexPhil you are right. I’ve got the gear, tripods, off camera linked flash, remote control, small home made lighting tent for close ups, etc. No excuse really.
Thing is setting it up and taking it down again is a faff I don’t need. I tend to be more immediate, think it, see it, shoot it, sort of thing. It is only very occasionally I set anything up.
I do appreciate the thought though, Phil, For now I’ll just make do jiggling about with the phone.
Plus its all incentive to do something about recovery.
@pando I came home pretty much immobile and bed bound. I have managed to improve on that and intend to make more progress. On that long recovery path you need to be happy for any small change for the better, avoid getting bogged down in the big stuff and be kind to yourself, you are worth it. Always be ready for one more step along the path, no need to wait.
I know you can do it,
