Its always interesting to see how other people 'got into' photography, so thanks for sharing, it was an interesting read.
To be honest, I shoot all sorts of stuff, but the one genre I have never really tried is Street Photography. As someone with various anxiety issues and relatively poor people skills, I have always been to flippin' chicken to do it!
There are some cool shots here; I like the bride in the crowd scene, and the tied up dog looking straight at the camera.
So, note to self: get off your lazy arse and take some photos! You were just beginning to be semi competent at it and there's still so much more to learn and discover!
I'll second this. Get back out there and take some more photos!
Glad the post had some interest for you. I always feel it's a very fine line between interesting and sounding self absorbed when I write!
Believe me I know all about anxiety issues. I was diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder and Social Anxiety almost 20 years ago. I live like a hermit, rarely leaving the house (I was well prepped for lockdown). So getting close to strangers with a camera was / is ultra scary for me. But it also inadvertently made me face my fears and to an extent I felt better equipped with a camera in my hand and a smile on my face.
Of course now I have to find that bravery again somehow, but I think I'll work up to it. It's going to be much harder atm with the pandemic anyway.
Thanks very much for the kind words, and I promise I'll take that advice very soon.