>>3205106I live within an hour of shit like picture above and world-class hiking trails. Before I go on these, I kind of have an idea of what to expect. Inspiration comes in bursts, often when I'm out for the first bit I'm always questioning why I'm doing this. After, I'm always glad I did.
I find the process of finding areas in google maps almost as exciting as going out and shooting.
I too got to a point where I almost get physically sick of people who talk about gear. Their photos are almost always unoriginal shit. If I spend 2 hours researching lenses I almost *always* feel like shit and am more confused than before I started. If I spend 2 hours editing photos or looking for new spots, I feel reinvigorated.
Mike Rowe has a quote I like: "Don't follow your passion, but bring it with you". i.e Don't wait for inspiration to strike, go out and shoot.
