The Art IN Seeing 4 by olivetreeann

The Art IN Seeing 4

We’ve all been questioned by non-photographers about what we “see” when we stop to take a picture. That never happens with other photographers. What I find is said most of the time is, “I never saw that!” to which I usually respond, “Well, I didn’t see what you saw either!” No one questions what you saw. Instead they take delight in the fact that you saw something different. Most discussions are based on trying to make others see things your way. But photographers want you to see things in your own way, not in a carbon copy fashion of theirs. They actually encourage different points of view (and have the pictures to prove it). The art of photography allows each photographer to not only see different things but to see things differently even when everyone is in the same location or shooting the same subject. Put a vase of flowers in the center of a dozen photographers and you will get a dozen different pictures of that vase with flowers and everyone will be happy with the outcome.

I'm almost done with November. What to do in December????
That would be my local photo club alright. I love the way you set them up. You’re ahead of me. I hadn’t really thought about December yet. There will be food and treats. There will be some decorations. Maybe I’ll revisit that iColorama app. Maybe I’ll go visit 365 December shots from the past for inspiration.
November 29th, 2020  
I am really enjoying your tutorial on the art of seeing. You are bringing up some very interesting ideas to think about. I like how you illustrate it with these cute photographers too!
November 29th, 2020  
Great illustration for your narrative. You could publish a book with those.
November 29th, 2020  
I like how your photo illustrates your explanation of the art of seeing. Fav.
November 29th, 2020  
Fun and creative!!
November 29th, 2020  
Love it. fav.
November 29th, 2020  
You're setting your scenes up so well to go with the narrative you write. I find them both so interesting - how you go about things.
November 29th, 2020  
One of the best explanations that I have ever read
November 29th, 2020  
Fun shot but my fav is for narrative! Here here for this supportive community of photographers.
November 29th, 2020  
Lovely shot and narrative. Give ten people a recipe and you will have ten different results ;-)
November 29th, 2020  
This is great and your calendar looks fabulous
November 29th, 2020  
Cool shot.
November 29th, 2020  
LOL - that's so cute!
November 29th, 2020  
Very creative shot and I loved your narrative.
November 29th, 2020  
Very creative
November 29th, 2020  
love this, they are so cute
fav
November 29th, 2020  
Food for thought...
November 29th, 2020  
@shutterbug49 @grammyn @corinnec @eudora @kwind @onewing @milaniet @hjbenson @joysabin @ludwigsdiana @kjarn @jamibann @robz @mittens @craftymeg @ninaganci @lmsa

My humble thanks for your kind words, views and favs! This has been a fun little mini-series. I'm sure the Lego Photo Club will be returning soon- they're just too much fun to play with!

@corinnec Unfortunately the Lego people are under copyright so I wouldn't be able to publish or sell images with them without Lego's consent. But it's a fun idea!
November 29th, 2020  
A thoughtful series with this as the finale.
November 30th, 2020  
Love this composition you make the Lego people come alive. Fav
November 30th, 2020  
Love the way this all came together on the art of seeing. How they're all finding something a little different on the same subject.

I often find it funny how my friend, who is a landscape photographer, will look at a scene and see the expanse of the nature and how best to capture it, while my mind is wondering where can I add a Lego or toy to the scene. So much fun to see all our different perspectives.
December 1st, 2020  
@randystreat @wendyfrost @cjphoto

Thank you Kathy!
Thank you Wendy!
Thanks Chris- so true. Multiply the difference between you and your friend by 6 or 7 and those are the results of a photo outing with my photo club friends who were the inspiration for this series. And thank you so much for the fav!
December 2nd, 2020  
This is very creative and I like your explanation.
December 6th, 2020  
@vesna0210 Thank you Vesna!
December 8th, 2020  
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