Hello Reader !

You’re standing there staring into the abyss…

…searching for something to photograph.

The light is perfect, the moment is fleeting… but you’re stuck.

It feels like there’s nothing left to photograph.

Wrong!

Look around… photo opportunities abound.

Many photographers overlook their immediate surroundings…

...missing the rich photo opportunities right in front of them.

Myself included.

We scan past them without a second thought, convinced there’s nothing new to see.

Let’s change that.

I did.

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Point Pelee National Park.

15 minutes from my house.

Been there hundreds of times!

I was tired of the same…

…landscape photo opportunities.

…and wildlife.

So, on my next visit…

…I focused on something different: textures!

The patterns of bark...

the grains of sand...

the ripples of water...

Suddenly, the park felt new again.

Now, whether I’m revisiting a familiar park or exploring a new location, I can always find something inspiring to photograph.

Textures tell stories… stories we often overlook.

By focusing on the details, you can Train Your Brain to see opportunities everywhere you go.

And you can, too!

How?

1. Get in close and capture the texture.
2. Fill the frame to make the texture the star.
3. Crop in post if needed… no macro lens required!

Each image you create will sharpen your ability to spot photo opportunities wherever you are.

But here’s the thing…
…there’s an even better way to fast-track your skills.

Sharing.

When you share your work with a supportive community, you learn faster.

Why?

By seeing how others frame their world through textures, you unlock fresh ideas.

And by engaging with their images, you expand your own creative eye.

​Click here to join me and 339 other photographers.

Oh, and you can join this month’s photo project, Textures Everywhere, to Train Your Brain to spot photo opportunities in everyday scenes!

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Have an awesome day!

Chris Parker

Parker Photographic

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