tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post7909048094739292706..comments2024-03-25T21:54:29.130-07:00Comments on FocusingOnLife: Who Do You Turn To?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-81395170913546548512013-09-14T21:21:27.566-07:002013-09-14T21:21:27.566-07:00ah, that doubt always lurks around the corner wait...ah, that doubt always lurks around the corner waiting to pounce. Thanks for the encouragement.Roxi Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00764714808872131907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-69318821022469522492013-09-12T15:56:01.901-07:002013-09-12T15:56:01.901-07:00first of all: WOO HOO!!! about your showing! so, s...first of all: WOO HOO!!! about your showing! so, so happy for you, and it is a beautiful photo.<br /><br />second of all,i am the Queen of Doubt. i second guess myself all the time about my photography, whether or not it's as good as others that i see on the internet or in magazines or at real life contests. i still have a hard time spitting out the phrase, "i am a photographer" because, you know, OTHER photographers, ones that are better than me, are photographers. but when doubt is kicking my heiny and i'm feeling down about myself, my family comes to my rescue, especially my daughter. She's almost 20, but she always knows just. the. right. words to say to comfort me and make me laugh again. family and cyberspace tribes are what get us through, right? we're all here for each other. <br /><br />and again, how cool that you get to be in an exhibit! : )Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09049463440095119744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-10089690527179687552013-09-12T15:08:12.762-07:002013-09-12T15:08:12.762-07:00this is beautiful judy. i so totally get where you...this is beautiful judy. i so totally get where you are coming from. it's so funny how we are always are own worst critics and yet our friends here see us so differently. like you i have been blessed by the wonderful community we have here. so much inspiration and support. kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153095149911030832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-88529150148604602013-09-12T11:36:46.059-07:002013-09-12T11:36:46.059-07:00Oh yes, I think we all get those doubts in our min...Oh yes, I think we all get those doubts in our minds on occasion and it so helps that we have each other for inspiration and encouragement. I have a good friend that is always giving me encouragement...in fact she carries my business cards with her to pass out when she sees an opportunity to further my little portrait business. Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10857633931690620336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-12859553495417678812013-09-12T10:35:50.078-07:002013-09-12T10:35:50.078-07:00That your photo is beyond amazing goes without say...That your photo is beyond amazing goes without saying. The light and focus and that little wisp of spider web are just beautiful. But it's your words that are speaking to me. Oh, yes, all of us have felt that doubt creep in and I'm sure even the best photographers would say they've experienced the same thing. And you are so right, it is the support that we get from each other that helps us squelch that doubt and move forward. That's why we are here, to do that for each other and by "each other" I mean all of the FOL sisters as well as everyone who reads our posts. I know you reached a lot of people with this one!terriporterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333055591899961253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-89426929595808700272013-09-12T09:58:41.666-07:002013-09-12T09:58:41.666-07:00That powerful reinforcement from people that aren&...That powerful reinforcement from people that aren't related to you, and many times have never met you in person is so powerful. I am sure that you are more than good enough if you got in the show in the first place. Congratulations, super proud of you for taking a chance!Sarah Huizengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07326211901751159368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-59486497814421251092013-09-12T09:06:53.110-07:002013-09-12T09:06:53.110-07:00Beautiful image!! I don't really have anyone ...Beautiful image!! I don't really have anyone I can "turn to", really, so I just have to keep reading inspirational blogs, follow people who inspire me... they give me hope! Good luck with your show, I'm sure your image/s will be a big hit! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-23822635747165014372013-09-12T07:20:53.543-07:002013-09-12T07:20:53.543-07:00Awww, so sweet, Judy! I'm glad you 'heard&...Awww, so sweet, Judy! I'm glad you 'heard' me because you are a wonderful photographer. We all have periods of self-doubt. It's what makes us human and lets us reach out to one another. Isn't that beautiful?Dottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811399388989716265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-50238323604771175762013-09-12T06:46:08.585-07:002013-09-12T06:46:08.585-07:00Karen, I'm so glad to hear that! Isn't it...Karen, I'm so glad to hear that! Isn't it funny how someone's words can come just at the right time? I visited your blog (wonderful and now following) and I hope that you can turn to one of your many friends for that support you need right now. And you always have us here! :)heyjudephotographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098165048025314116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-80319567327016034952013-09-12T06:11:43.202-07:002013-09-12T06:11:43.202-07:00Judy today you are there for me like Dotti was for...Judy today you are there for me like Dotti was for you last week. I am in doubt mode and realising I need someone anyone to turn to. Sadly the person I thought would be there for me cannot be right now. Thanks for reminding me why a tribe is important.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16163637733494686295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-45473900979133669572013-09-12T05:57:24.481-07:002013-09-12T05:57:24.481-07:00When I started reading your second paragraph my mi...When I started reading your second paragraph my mind went immediately to Dotti's words on Monday, and then that's where you went too. It's so interesting when life presents messages to you. All we have to do is listen. <br />Congratulations on your show - you will be wonderful!<br />We can all relate to this post on many levels, and you said it well.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433584313253805817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-10086535152015652632013-09-12T05:42:58.420-07:002013-09-12T05:42:58.420-07:00Such a lovely, heartfelt post Judy. I too feel ble...Such a lovely, heartfelt post Judy. I too feel blessed to be a part of this community. Your image here is truly beautiful. The strong light and shadows really draw the eye in. Feels like the beginning of Fall.CarolHarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535526506601587242noreply@blogger.com