TURNING EXERCISE INTO A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY

Written By Buck Santino

In the last week, I’ve been dipping my toes back into exercise. For the moment, that means daily morning walks. I’m never in the mood to walking in a New Orleans summer, so I have to force myself every day. In order to make it more tolerable, I try to turn my morning exercise into photowalks.

I don’t bring any camera gear. Just my iPhone. Then I go to one of my spots. I have a few go-to places for exercise. And as I walk, I look for photo opportunities.

This morning I was walking along Lake Pontchartrain. This is what I shot.

flock of birds perched near the Causeway Bridge over Lake Pontchartrain
Morning view of the Causeway Bridge and the shores of Lake Pontchartrain.
bicyclists on a jogging path on Lake Pontchartrain in Metairie, Louisiana.
Bonnabel Pump Station controlling water flow from Bonnabel Canal.
Shadow of Adam Santino covering Bonnabel Canal pedestrian bridge.

If you’re struggling to stay motivated, maybe turn your workouts into something special.

#exercise #weightloss #morningjog #weightlossjourney #photowalk #streetphotography #iphone16ProMax

Buck Santino

Adam "Buck" Santino is a New Orleans-based writer, photographer, and storyteller. He has two books available on Amazon — a memoir about his time working at Walt Disney World and an anthology of short fiction. His photography ranges from street work and portraits to documentary subjects, with a particular focus on place and memory.

From 2023 to 2025, Buck was the Assistant Archival Photographer for Six Flags New Orleans. Prints of this historic work are available at Santinoart.com.

https://www.santinoart.com
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