First things First.......Hi

[tonydee]

Welcome James. You might find posting a few images in Critique Corner gives you a "prod" in the right direction too. Seeing your own work through someone else's eyes can make you aware of new options. Cheers, Tony

[Rainyday]

Hi, James. Do you have favorite subjects you like to shoot? Landscapes? Animals? Weddings?

I get into creative droughts more than I like to admit. When I do, I use either Flickr or POTN to find a photo I really admire and then I try to copy it. Example: somebody posted a fantastic photo of a rattlesnake. I live in TX, rattlesnakes are a dime a dozen both in the wild and at the local zoo. I am a bit afraid of snakes, so I went to the zoo (nice and safe, y'know) and spent plenty of time trying to get a really good snake image. Finally, I got one that worked for me.

Try keeping a list of goals. I have a long list and it helps reduce creative droughts. My example might seem a bit weird, but it's the principle behind it that counts and honestly, it works everytime. :D