It’s Not the Destination, It’s the Journey…

Navajo Highway

Well folks it’s been one whole year since I began this blog. When I started SpeedDemon2 I had a vague notion of where it would lead but just like riding my motorcycle the whole thing was not about the destination; the whole purpose was the journey. When I started the blog I wanted to share my images with a wider audience and connect to other like minded folks. I didn’t know how it would happen but I knew that if I gave it a shot it would all work out.

The past twelve months have been rewarding in so many ways. I discovered other artists and photographers who shared with me their thoughts and criticism,  challenged myself to become a better writer, have taken my photography to an entirely new level, gained access to photo opportunities, the list goes on.

When I start out on a motorcycle ride whether it is a month of travel across the country to a specific place, or a short ride into the city, there are so many possible routes to take that will lead to new discoveries yet still get you to the destination. Along the way I discover new vistas, see features and things that I’ve never seen before, make new friends and all the while I feel connected to the life force that surrounds me. Blogging has done that for me as well, exposing me to others who care about many of the same things I do and broadening my experience as an artist.

I have no idea where the next twelve months will take me but I am sure the journey will be filled with discovery. There will be new influences on my photography, new tools that spark new ideas, new destinations to explore, new projects to immerse myself in and most important of all there will be the journey. I hope you, my readers, will stick around and join me on this journey; I don’t know the destination yet but I am confident it will be worth the effort.

14 thoughts on “It’s Not the Destination, It’s the Journey…

  1. Hey, I’ll be here for sure. Love your work and look forward to each post. I know the next 12 months will be as rewarding as the last year. A cool ride and a great eye for beauty…you can’t ask for more than that. Have fun…then share your work with all of us. Thank you.

  2. Congratulations on a year’s long blog filled with photography insights, excellent tips and shared knowledge, wonderful personal stories and magnificent photographs! I will definitely be along for the ride for as long as you put out these marvelous posts! Thanks Nick!! Stunning shot for this post!!

    1. Thank you Ellen, I’ll try not to disappoint anyone. I chose this image because I like to think that the road goes on forever headed toward infinity and discovery.

  3. Congratulations on a job well done! Wouldn’t dream of missing the continuing journey and your wonderful photos. It’s been a pleasure to come along for the ride…love this post photo, I can feel the wind on my face and anticipation of the great things ahead.

    1. Thank you Phyllis, sorry it’s taken me so long to reply but I am revamping the blog and I’ve been a little overwhelmed. I’m hopeful that you and all my other readers will like the next iteration of SpeedDemon2.

  4. Thanks for allowing us along for the ride, Nick. It has been a great joy to get to know you and your photography over the past many months. We have a great deal incommon in the focus of our work. I have seen the quality of your work steadily improve as you have listened to followers thoughts. I need to follow your lead and be more active on my blog. Best, my friend. Lauren

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