“Yesterday is but today’s memory, and tomorrow is today’s dream.” – Khalil Gibran
I live in Charlotte, North Carolina. This place has changed so much in the last few years that it is mind-blowing. Many of the places that I went to as a kid are gone. There are few places that remain, but those places have changed a lot over the years. I have lived in the same neighborhood for over ten years, and it is dramatically different than it was when we first moved here. So much has changed in the last few years that it is difficult to recognize certain places. That’s why I sometimes find comfort in visiting places that I have been before. It’s nice visiting somewhere and having my mind fill with all of the great memories that I have of that place.
Last spring break, my family and I visited somewhere we had been many times: Helen, Georgia. My wife and I went to college in the area, and we would visit here often to get away. Helen is a small Alpine-themed town that features some great restaurants, shops, and fun things to do. We spent our time walking around, checking out the shops, and just enjoying our time together. I used my lens from Retropia. I love this lens because it is lightweight. This makes it perfect to bring with me while on a walk. I also love that it is made from recycled disposable camera lenses. When I capture photos with it, it looks like the shot was captured with a film camera. It has various imperfections in the shot that give it a retro look. I also like how the lens doesn’t need to be focused. Just like an old-school disposable camera, all you have to do is point and shoot.
Through Griffin's Lens 