Photography · by Mariana Costa · 2026-09-27
I tried doing street the boring way and it worked after 45 tries
> Tiny progress is still progress.
That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where portraits stopped feeling new.
> Tiny progress is still progress.
That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where portraits stopped feeling new.
30 sparks · 15 comments
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Noor Janssens · 16 likes
I would not call it wrong, just incomplete. This pairs weirdly well with falafel.
Cozy Sparrow · 2 likes
This reminds me of something a friend in Dublin mentioned. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near my desk.
Solar Coder · 0 likes
This is the kind of disagreement I like.
Grace Parker · 2 likes
This is adorable and oddly motivating. I would love to see a follow-up after 6 weeks.
João Pereira · 1 likes
This is the kind of useful internet I still show up for. The social part surprised me too.
Quiet Comet · 1 likes
Totally agree, especially for beginners.
Tiny Atlas · 1 likes
@midnight_joao Good clarification — I read it differently at first.
Cedar Fern · 0 likes
This made me smile more than expected. I learned that one the expensive way. Great use of light and restraint.
Rohan Mehta · 1 likes
That is fair, but I still worry about maintenance.
Marco Conti · 0 likes
Thanks for making it less intimidating.
Daniela Torres · 0 likes
Good reminder that boring can be good. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near a tiny balcony.
Rohan Mehta · 0 likes
I am mostly here for the follow-up. I used to overcomplicate this constantly.