Hi there!
The best things in life are, most of the times, free! =) That's why you should keep a positive attitude, always lucking forwards and keep the faith on God.
Those thing that do come with hard work and preparation, not as free as the others, have a different effect on us a sens of accomplishment, proud and achievement.
So keep on keeping on, because you will never know if that work you're doing will give fruits sooner than later or maybe you will find something special on the round ahead.
UPDATE:
Is not actually and update. I am still on my "journey" to improve my picture taking techniques and finding the beauty that nature has t