taking pictures exists in my world as a counterweight to the structure of research and computation. while work demands precise patterns and predictable outcomes, capturing moments that don't need to fit any algorithm feels freeing. sometimes it's enough to simply notice, capture, and move on.
this helps me stay present amid my work. it's mindfulness without trying to be mindful — an honest attempt to notice moments that would otherwise slip by. i keep returning to pictures as a reminder that not everything needs to be solved. sometimes it's enough to simply notice, capture, and move on.