Back in 2012, prompted by a desire to share my passion for travelling and for writing, I kicked off this travel blog. It has brought me huge enjoyment, but I soon realised that no matter how good my words might be, images were equally important. Sadly, my photography skills just weren’t good enough but I’m not easily deterred. I bought a new camera, read a few books, joined an excellent beginner’s class close to home, and was soon completely addicted.
Photography has brought out an artistic side in me, an aspect that had previously been hidden by my lack of skill with crayon and paintbrush. More than that, though, it has taught me to see the world afresh. At home or abroad, in sun or rain, happy or sad, I can see beauty in everything around me.
My camera has taught me to notice things, to be observant, to look around, and up, and down. And it has introduced me to new friends and acquaintances, as we’re a very friendly and communicative bunch, us photographers.
New angles with my camera – Slottsparken, Oslo, October 2016
My passion (or obsession, some may say!) has even encouraged a few of my friends to join in too, which has prompted me to share my photography discoveries, thoughts and tips here on my blog. More photography guidance posts will follow.
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 16 October 2016
Travel with Intent 
I love photography and travel so much and the combination of both is just life. Great post!
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That’s what I thought: this is at Ekebergåsen. Correct?
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This was one of the large mirrors set in the Slottsparken.
I have to say I loved Oslo – and it will be interesting to return in a year or two and see all the new developments
On Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 10:48 PM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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Ah, Ok. I thought it was that huge metallic book at Ekebergåsen. Get in touch when you’ll return to Oslo!
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I will do!
I didn’t come across the metal book you mention, so next time!
On Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 11:13 PM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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Nice to know I am not alone with this addiction 😀 and I am glad you’ve decided to start this blog!
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😀 I find it a great way to find a space of my own. Even if I’m in a busy place I can get into my own little world.
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I think we all need that to handle todays stressful world.
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I echo your feelings to a large extent, Debs, though I’ll never become technically proficient. I popped in here because as I read the opening I thought you were going to say you were quitting blogging. 🙂 Dad died whilst I was in the Algarve and the funeral is tomorrow so my blogging is on hold.
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No danger of me giving up. I enjoy it too much! Funnily enough I’m trying to get more into writing. Travel writing is what I always wanted to do (libraries, computers and cash machines got in the way!) and now I’m trying to give it a go! With photography to support it.
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You obtained a very funky angle in that photo! I had fun looking at it! Just content to point and shoot with my iPhone 6. But love those like you who put more umph into it.
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My big recommendation is point and shoot! It has to be enjoyed!! I have post coming on that very soon 😀
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