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Wednesday
Feb182009

The Most Powerful Thing You Can Do

Go ahead.

Say it outloud.

Write it down.

Say thank you.

And then let it float away.

What do you need to let go of today?  What one shot can you take today to say goodbye?  What one view can you capture to usher in the start of something new?

Show us what's in your lens today.  Sometimes it's the most powerful thing you can do.

 

Reader Comments (33)

Letting all of my fears - just for today - fly away:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=692
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMarcie
Your thoughts caught me.
Why do we have bothersome fears that's like excess baggage?
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterrae
Oh yes I need to let that go!!! I'm glad to know I am not the only one who feel this way!
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered Commentersebrina
I feel to let go my fears...
http://esterdaphne.blogspot.com/
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterkosenrufu mama
Oh my, another timely post. My son is 14 and I am slowly realizing that he will be leaving me one day, that's he not my little boy anymore. I don't know how I'm going to let go. I posted this today,

http://lifesignatures.wordpress.com/2009/02/18/letting-go/
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterPuna
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterELK
letting go of sadness about something that has plagued me for a long time:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/papillonsky/3288951329/in/photostream/
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterPapillon Sky
It's hard to let things go but it must be done now and then. I think it's time for me to search inside and let go of a couple of things i've endeavored not to think about.
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJunie Moon
i posted a couple of days ago about just this. why am i afraid to step it up??

http://www.soeursdujour.com/2009/02/mac-that-on-a-monday.html
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered Commentermargie
I'm always taken aback when I realize how alike we all really are. People that seem to really have it all together, that seem so confident and strong... have the same fears I do. There is such comfort in knowing I'm not alone.

Namasté,

Carmen
http://distractedbydesign.blogspot.com
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterCarmen Torbus
Letting go of the fear. The worry. And just doing what I need to do. Release.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kayak57/3290669992/
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterKaryn
Ahhhh . . . I've truly been struggling with this one this week. I'm finally facing that fear and taking a leap, though! Scary but exciting all the same.

Here's my post from Monday, if anyone wants to join me in the leap:

http://thekreativelife.blogspot.com/2009/02/little-help.html
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterKyla
Yes, so powerful and effective. Thank you for this. xoxo, ~ M.
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMariella
I really really really really REALLY want to let go of the sadness seen here....it's not me. It's not healthy.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tippingpointphoto/3275213573/in/set-72157613731795930/

I know this. Those around me know it.

But it's so hard when that sadness has such a tight grip.

Oh, and fear of not being good enough. That's wrapped up in there, too. Thanks for that shot.
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterTipping Point Photo
sometimes it's hard to let go. We're all different, of course ... for me I have been tormented since my Mother died nearly two years ago. Not a day goes by, that I don't think a great deal about her, about things I could have done better, about what I should have shown her more of -- and less of, about her dying all alone. I don't know how to let go of the torment. Perhaps this may help me think of how to do that, if I'm ready ...
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterDiane Schuller
There is something wonderful happening to my soul. Something beautiful, warm and exciting. This morning I ushered in thoughts of hope with this lovely comfort...

http://stephwiese.squarespace.com/
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterSteph Wiese
I have a huge fear of not finishing what I start. I have countless journals, books and projects that I have began and never finished. The crazy thing is they are things that I truly enjoy and I don't understand why I don't complete them. There is this thing deep down in me that doesn't believe that I deserve to complete it. I realize it robs me of so much joy. Here is the link to my new blog that I just began - this is a sort of therapy for me to prove to myself that I can stick with something I enjoy.
http://inthelifeoflinda.blogspot.com/
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterLinda Wanless
I struggle every single day with time, not enough time, time moving too fast, my timing, other people's expectations of my time. my own expectations... i'm too slow, they're too fast. i'm getting older, everyone seems so young.

i love this invitation. the most powerful thing you can do is...

for me that would be to let go of time, release it, bless myself and be free.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22496405@N03/3291268452/
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterrobin-bird
I was made redundant in December, and thought that a summer of doing anything I pleased would be perfect.

But I realise that there needs to be a balance. I can't play all the time. I need to work in order to appreciate the play.

http://kiwifruit-the-blog.co.nz/2009/02/ho-hum-hum-drum.html
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterFi
Giggling because if I tried that with the closest water source, it would just come back to me
and then go away
and then come back
and then go away
and then come back

Just hangin' around at my feet, not wanting to leave.

And I think I'd wonder what that meant. :)
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered Commentersweetsalty kate
...fear that I won't see my sweet grandbabys soon. My daughter is mad at me and has stomped off saying I will never see her Or her children again. I constantly try to put it out of my head..and heart...and it's so hard. I've never felt so helpless.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jodyangel/2910675078/in/set-72157607307536471/
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterjody
funny I just tweeted about that subject last night- must must must try to let it go. I am good enough!
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterLindy
I have so many fears. I may have to do one a day for a week. :)

I posted a blog committing to do it though. This is such an awesome idea.

http://www.greystreetgirl.com/blog/2009/02/if-you-hate-something-set-it-free.html
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterGrey Street Girl
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJulie Alvarez
It gives me peace to know that I am not alone in this feeling. Thank you for sharing.
http://1000beautifulthings.com
February 18, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterTia
A great photo and thought to go with that.
February 19, 2009 | Unregistered Commentercaptainjohann
Fear and comfort zones wrapped into one:
http://dailyvignette.com/2009/02/19/comfort-zones/
February 19, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterToni / daily vignette
This is an older shot of mine...since I'm laid up after ankle surgery, I'm lacking new pictures to my stream. When I took this shot and when I come back to it, I see hope.

Hope for tomorrow.
Hope for something better.
Hope for self-confidence.
Hope for KNOWING that I will always be good enough.

A wonderful post today Shutter Sisters...thank you.

http://flickr.com/photos/jenniferwhite/2137322220/

www.wishfulthinking.typepad.com
February 19, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJennifer White
As a newer "photographer" with a newer camera, I've been facing a little bit of fear of photography itself. Yesterday, I truly just let go and clicked as I explored my city. I was laying on the ground, climbing over things, whatever it took to get the picture I wanted, the picture I saw in my mind. It was an amazing feeling to just click without fear.

http://aliandsethinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/02/bridge-of-my-heart.html

I hope my fearless clicking continues!
February 19, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterAlicia
letting go of my fear, but hoping my nervousness of clicking will never go away. this could have helped me so much on tuesday, but better late than never.
February 19, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterimthiaz houseman
Great shot and message :)
February 19, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJen May
hey,
your pic and suggestions make me think of a GREAT book "Women who run with wolves".
February 20, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterBianca

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