Trying new things ... surprisingly proud of the results

I have always been jealous of people with skills. Playing the guitar, drumming, singing, playing cricket or soccer ... and my parents will vouch for it, that I tried picking up all of the skills mentioned there through school, at some time or the other. As deigned by nature or God, whoever you might believe in, for those of you who know me, I developed none of those envious skills.

A few days ago, I spent a day without electricity, and decided to keep myself busy, avoiding all the household chores that were piling up ... here are some results of me trying to pick up "Photography" ...

From The sky from my balcony

I was feeling rather sad for this withered plant in the balcony, and decided to make it the object of my attention ... after spending 15 rather frustrating minutes trying to get the perfect shot, ala all famous photographers (ofcourse I compare myself to others, so what if they are world famous, and I a mere bungling fool impressing my delusional mind of grandeur), I said hang it ... just click. and lo and behold ... Not bad eh!!! Hmmm ... did they all put in the efforts I had put in for these?

From The sky from my balcony

I am particularly proud of this little trick ... its taken off a window reflection. you can see the frame of my bedroom window, and the wall behind it, and in the reflection, the balcony and the cluster of clouds in the sky above. A pat on the back for this one ...

And while I am on the subject of trying, here are some of my attempts to capture the beautiful scenery that I get an opportunity to see, during my numerous flights ...

From A walk in the clouds