It has probably been said a million times or more but photographers not only have a unique way of seeing things but they see unique things! How many times have you been walking along with your camera and stopped to take a picture when someone said, "What are you taking a picture of now?!" The problem is that not every one sees this way. But it's what makes us photographers the individuals that we are. It's not just the artist in us; it's the art IN the way we see things which causes us to stop and take a picture. We'd just as soon shut it off as we'd be able to stop breathing.
Saturday- The Art IN Seeing Series will continue next week...
I know that most of my photography friends talk about how they see more now they are taking pictures. Sometimes when you answer their question the people go "Wow that is beautiful" and other times they look at you like you have four heads.
When on a family vacay years ago, my dad was constantly "complaining" about all the pictures I was taking. "Just what is so interesting about all these things?" When the vacation was done and I was sending out the 100's of images for everyone to choose from, he kept the entire set. I guess a photographer's job could be to show people the beauty or intrigue they might otherwise miss, to open their eyes as well as our own.
Great capture and very true narrative.
Don't forget when you press click, at the back of your mind you are working out if its good enough for 365 or maybe you should try a different angle.
That is why I love 365, taught me to take photos daily - that is an excellent way to improve
Thank you so much everyone- I'm honored to be an inspiration and to have made you smile! I was out on a photo walk with my camera club today and the trail was a little rougher than I expected. i did well but I'm tired! I will return to catch up with you tomorrow. Thanks for all your views and great responses!
This is a fun image.
@kjarn That made me laugh!
@kjarn oh that's so funny!!!
@olivetreeann you are a real photographic artist, provide inspiration to me, and others, but an empty loo roll ?? Just wondering at the symbolism. ;)
Don't forget when you press click, at the back of your mind you are working out if its good enough for 365 or maybe you should try a different angle.
That is why I love 365, taught me to take photos daily - that is an excellent way to improve
Thank you so much everyone- I'm honored to be an inspiration and to have made you smile! I was out on a photo walk with my camera club today and the trail was a little rougher than I expected. i did well but I'm tired! I will return to catch up with you tomorrow. Thanks for all your views and great responses!
@kjarn I LOVE!!! that story!
Thank you Kathy!
Thank you Bri!
Thank you Wendy!
Thank you Vesna!