Alan Payne

Desert Explorer.
I write about personal growth, creativity & life design.
Building: The Life Draft

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@todd_glad You're blind as a bat my man. Growth is hard to see when you're in the thick of it day after day. I'd look at a project you worked on two years ago and see if you'd approach it differently today than you did back then.

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@todd_glad Good stuff!

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@todd_glad Absolutely. I was at the gym lifting at 7 am this morning and it was empty. Perfect way to start the weekend.

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@todd_glad Counting, then based on the data, making more informed decisions on how to improve your health. More knowledge = better decisions.

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@todd_glad Let's get after it!

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@jonbrosio Trip

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@jordangodbey Community

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For the past year, I've inconsistently posted to X and Instagram with the half-hearted intention of growing an audience.

My results are about what you would expect.

Here are my biggest takeaways:

[Alan Payne @alanwpayne]

For the past year, I've inconsistently posted to X and Instagram with the half-hearted intention of growing an audience.

My results are about what you would expect.

Here are my biggest takeaways:

[Alan Payne @alanwpayne]

4/ My path is clear a focused.

Because I create for myself, I have created a path that will allow me to be successful no matter what.

We all get to define what success means for ourselves.

Mine is simply is focusing on what I want, and inviting others to join in the fun.

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@1octavedeeper Thanks! I had my trusty 24-105mm f/4. It did the job well

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Rain clouds approaching and the sun setting, I only had a few moments to capture this awesome scene.

Couldn’t have asked for a better sunset in the desert. 🏜️

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My secret to creating photos I'm happy with?

A simple shift in thinking:

Creating for myself, then inviting others to follow along.

Here's what I mean 👇🏻

[Alan Payne @alanwpayne]

My secret to creating photos I'm happy with?

A simple shift in thinking:

Creating for myself, then inviting others to follow along.

Here's what I mean 👇🏻

[Alan Payne @alanwpayne]

Focus on what interests you right out of the gate then see where that takes you.

Explore and experiment.

Share what you find with others and refine your direction.

You’ll be surprised what you can do when you create for yourself first, then invite others to join in the fun.