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Disclaimer: I don't owney, so you don't suey.
Colin Creevey on his camera, during HBP
When I first left for Hogwarts I had promised my brother that I would write all the time, and send photos. Although it started out as a bit of an obligation I grew to love photography. I liked how the world looked different through the lens of the camera.
Through the viewfinder I was able to separate myself from what was going on in my life, seeing what was happening from on outsider's point of view rather than an insider's. This way I was able to gain insight on my friends, fights and general goings on.
Being able to do that allowed me to solve conflicts I had been unable to before, and also give accurate advice when asked.
In the early days of sending my pictures to him I thought I was just gibing my brother joy, but I now realise that I was just sharing my own joy. Now, after he doesn't need photos to feel included I still capture scenes of happiness on lasting paper. My happiness, Dennis', friends, stranger, just general bliss.
And this gave me great delight, a little piece of what they were feeling.
Somewhere along the way I began taking pictures of nature, as well. I guess I enjoyed being behind the little black box by then, I just became too attached. I got to the point where most photos stayed as negatives, I had so many. I only developed my best ones.
My life is through a lens, and I love it.
A/N Although this is technically the last one there is one more I have written so that will be soon, and I shall keep posting if I have inspiration, even if it is officially complete.