Do you see light differently?
The farther I travel along my photographic journey the more I see the world around me differently. The biggest difference for me is light. I see it more intensely. I see how it interacts with the world. I see the play between light and shadow. I know this might sound cliche, but I feel like I am actually seeing more clearly now that everything around me is a potential subject through my viewfinder.
Last night as I was grilling dinner I noticed the sunlight on the trees in the backyard. I think half the time I’m on autopilot as I was out with the camera in my hand lining up the view and I almost forget the turn the burgers! It isn’t a particularly exciting image. It isn’t a grand vista or a spectacularly beautiful flower but I liked the play of light and shadow. And the tractor in the field just felt like a bonus.. lol.
Tree Light
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/250s, 165mm, f/9, ISO 800
MLCreations Photography 
Isn’t light amazing ? I know exactly what you mean. I also started photography 14 months ago, at about the same time you started too I think, and I am just amazed at how I also look at the word differently. Each time I’m outside, I constantly see what I could photograph, it feels as if I don’t have enough of my two eyes ! The light on this tree is beautiful, such a soft glow.
Thanks! I’m amazed at the simple things around me that look differently. I’ve found more interesting and wonderful locations close to home in the last year than in the 22 years since I moved here. I feel awake and aware now. 🙂