For some reason, it still surprises me whenever I realize how much my perceptions about simple things change.  This is especially in regards to weather around winter.  Back in early November, 30F was REALLY cold, the sight of all the dead grass was depressing and the thought that there might be snow later in the week was somethign to look forward to.  Today, it was 30F and my car was too hot so I was driving around with alternately windows or sunroof open in order to cool things off.  I am REALLY looking forward to snow disappearing and the thought that there might be more falling later this week is depressing as hell.

It happens when talking to people outside Minnesota as well, especially during the winter.  10" of snow here is a good snowfall while the same amount around my parents or brothers is a major deal (and makes the national news).  Below zero is almost unheard to them as well, where here it can be an overnight norm for weeks or months on end.

Does this relate to photography?  In some ways yes.  It reminds you that everyone sees the world differently.  Put 10 people in the same place at the same time and you will get 10 different photos.  Ask them to shoot the same subject in the same place at the same time (or one after the other) and you'll still get 10 different photos.  This is what ultimately led my parents to getting separate cameras (each had different shots they wanted to make at the same time).

I'll demonstrate with two chipmunk photos from the Arboretum that were taken within a minute or two of each other.  Playing with depth-of-field, background and framing makes them very similar but very different.

Chipmunk

Chipmunk