boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

What are the limits? Maybe if you let us know we might be able to give you ways to overcome them And give some advice on getting back to a rewarding way of using your retirement. Some of us have limits also. I have a tremor in both hands so I use shutter priority to control speed and avoid camera shake.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

Is there a wall anywhere in your house that could do with a picture on it? There must be! A picture of what? Go for it!
Wishing you a long and happy retirement. Del

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

This is great advise. The old adage is certainly true. Every picture should tell a story. Every series of pictures should tell a story. Be creative.

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

When I'm in a slump (which is seldom), I go shooting with a fellow photographer. When I see them shoot, I shoot also - not always of the same thing, though! I'm always trying to figure out why my pictures aren't as good as theirs, so that gets me thinking again.

Itpurs Loc: Carson City, NV

Get involved in a local photography club...if they have contests make yourself participate. Find someone to go out shooting with. You'll get the fever before you know it.

photoman022 Loc: Manchester CT USA

billnourse Loc: Bloomfield, NM

When I retired I enrolled in a local college photography program that has kept me motivated. For seniors the tuition is usually reduced to a very manageable rate. Also plan to join a local photography club for further inspiration.

Bill

texaseve Loc: TX, NC and NH

There are awesome ideas on Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/digitalcamera/photo-ideas/ Take a drive out somewhere. Buy or rent a new lens. Always inspires me Another good link: http://improvephotography.com/11546/101-best-photo-ideas/

TechLauren Loc: SW AZ

Set reasonable goal so it's not too much like work like once a month I will do a nice photo shoot or 2x a month.

In the meantime, just look at photos! Explore different photographers and photo collection online and find something that pops out at you then go out and recreate it or do your own version. Unless they are shooting with a crazy fast long telephoto from a helicopter, you will find you can beat most peoples photos lol.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Need motivation? Spend $2000 on a new camera body.

Impressionist

Congratulations on your retirement from a much needed and appreciated profession. First suggestion is not to make it a chore. Making images is fun. Don't let it not be. There are books like Bryon Peterson's Understanding Exposure you might find useful. You already have a very good camera. Only issue is how likely are you going to take it with you? Being cyber Monday the Sony a6000 with Nikon adapter is an awesome camera for the money. It is small enough that you will find it easy to take with you. Yeah, I know fun. If it is with you it is fun.

Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA

I took up photography again in earnest a couple of years ago and it has become my primary hobby. I've been retired for 9 years and was primarily interested in Astronomy for a few years, then microscopy. Those also included photography to a limited extent to document what I saw through the telescope and the microscope. Then I became interested (and still am) in creating videos of me and my friend playing and recording music from the 60's and 70's, so video photography and editing became an adjunct to that hobby. Most of the equipment for all my hobbies has been purchased used on ebay.
So firstly, if you have any other hobbies or pursuits consider adding photography as a way to document them.
In the past couple of years I have become more interested in still photography, and the more I learn the more I enjoy it. I've gotten to the point I know what camera and lens to use to get the photo I have in mind. And I can tweak the results in Photoshop in a few minutes to get the most out of the pics I have taken.
There's a lot to learn about focal lengths, iso, aperture, shutter speed, lighting, etc. I have spent a lot of time shooting pics in my den or on the porch or in the yard, experimenting with different lighting, lenses, settings, etc. I have enjoyed getting pics of birds, flowers, my house and the woods behind my yard, sunsets, clouds, the moon and stars, all without having to travel more than 100 ft. Take a look at my flickr page in my sig. There's plenty to learn and shoot right at home.

amorita ben

G Brown,
Every time I see your posts I am both happy and sad. I think of Bigby my late Springer spaniel.
Lost him a couple of years back. He was a black and white and the perfect dog.
Amorita Ben of Oklahoma.

Pkfish Loc: Wilson Wy

I would welcome the problem of being retired. For me ,always have a camera nearby,combine it with other interests,make time to go on a photo shoot, buy some new gear,get into photo processing,find a mentor,join a club,go on the internet and watch some videos. Lots of stuff on the internet to get your interest. Lots of photo gallery's to look at also. Most of all have fun,don't make it a job! I know a lot of folks with physical problems and they find a "work around" to get out. Keep moving and use your brain! Enjoy your retirement. Maybe 1 day I can retire too,I'm jealous.

wesm Loc: Los Altos CA

Find something you love and go do it. For me, the real kick-starter was the incredible flower bloom of California poppies two years ago. I finally just got in the car with my camera, arrived at a desolate location in the middle of the desert that was exploding with huge patches of bright orange poppies. Felt like I was on a different planet, so of course I had to try and capture every possible shot. Lots of mistakes, but exhausted and happy. It hasn't stopped yet.