Monster Drink

So what can the monster drink Industry offer a Photographer as far as energy is concerned?  Having been a professional photographer, having plenty of energy and mental clarity is imperative to capturing that perfect moment.  Lots of energy with the jitters is the last thing I want.  So the high caffeine, high sugar energy drinks are out. They do not give me the mental clarity that leads to inspiration and beautiful pictures.

Dragonfly Resting on a Reed - Canon EOS 1VHS, 100-500 4.5-5.5 IS L, 1/500 sec, f8, Kodak E100VS

I need a lifestyle that will not let me down.  For example, I try to exercise every day.  When I mean exercise I mean some type of cardiovascular whether it is jogging or biking for at least 30 minutes.  I attempt to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables.  Preferable 80% raw and 20 % cooked with 10% being fruits.  I drink plenty of water throughout the day.  Get that ever elusive 8 hours of sleep.  And last but not least take some high quality supplements for added support, nutrition.  For some of the nutritional products that I rely on like Bazi and GHP Sport go to http://www.monster-drink.com/category/health-nutrition

Many of the images I take require me to be up way before dawn.  This picture was taken as the sun was just coming up.  It was a cold January morning and the sunrise was anything but spectacular.  So instead of getting frustrated and heading home I chose to focus on some cold dragonflies perched on the top of some reeds.  Using my zoom lens I positioned the dragonfly so that the sun was behind him creating a silhouette.  And if you look really close you can see a mosquito hanging on the underside of the reed hiding from the dragonfly as mosquitoes are their favorite food.

Don’t just rely on the Monster drink industry to bail you out of an energyless day.  Do what I do, plan ahead, lead a sensible lifestyle with proper food and supplements, don’t forget that camera, and “Preserve the Adventure”