The Window I Look Out

Flickr/DeviantArt/Instagram description: The pandemic shows no signs of stopping and it looks like we're cruising towards yet another lockdown. In the dead of winter this is going to be quite rough for all of us.

I am mostly concerned about my mental health, which deteriorated during the early months of the pandemic, but recovered as warmer weather moved in. Winter is usually a rough time for me, but it's been made bearable by being able to get out of the house. This year, I don't get such a luxury, and I fear my mental health might go off the charts in the next few months if I'm just stuck at home.

This summer has taught me a lot about photography, and I decided now's a good of a time as any to try something I've been thinking of doing: self-portraits. No, not "selfies". Self-portraits. And being stuck at home alone has gotten me far more acquainted with my emotions, which have always been quite strong and powerful. I hope that, during the winter, I'll be able to do a self-portrait series where I can allow these emotions to flourish in a creative and artistic way.

This is really just a way for me to keep doing the things I love\u2014photography\u2014and combine it with something that's a part of who I am. It's also an opportunity to keep developing and growing my photography skills during a rough time. Because after all, it was the pandemic that presented me with opportunities to develop my skill far beyond what I could have previously imagined.

Date Taken: Nov 22, 2020, 3:51:56 PM EST

Camera: Nikon D7100

Lens: AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G

Shutter Speed: 1/60 sec

Aperture: f/3.5

ISO Speed: 640

Focal Length: 18mm

Flash: Off, did not fire