Philosophy of Fun
Looking over my recent photographs one day, I began to observe how uninspiring and bland they seemed to be. As I packed my gear for the day, I continued to think about all the poor lighting and composition present in the photos. As I headed out, it seemed that more and more of these poor elements presented themselves to me no matter how I adjusted or where I went. I couldn't seem to shake these negative effects which made my entire morning quite unproductive.
Something had to change. As long as I kept focusing on the poor elements, they were sure to show up in my photos. The only chance for improving my photography was to focus on the strong elements. So, I decided that I first needed a break. After relaxing and reflecting on the good elements, I was finally able to identify at least one strong element in each of the photos. As I did so, even nature itself seemed to bloom with the beauty and goodness that surrounded me, but which I had neglected to pay any attention to.
As I began to concentrate on the beauty, it seemed to present itself in greater quantities and in greater depth. From this brief situation, I have found two lessons to be extremely valuable. First, one that you often hear is that you find whatever it is you are looking for. Second, sometimes taking a moment to relax and take in an entire scene can enable you to see the forest instead of merely the trees.
Color Explorations
Each season of the year has its own explosions of color. Whether you notice the greens and vibrant colors of spring and summer or enjoy the rich, warm colors of fall, nature abounds with color! These stunning colors emphasize the most important features of each season which you have the chance not only to experience for yourself, but also to capture for the enjoyment of others.
Exploring at Night
Night photography is really a special flavor of photography that can't be captured at any other time. With the mystery of the evening sky and the nuggets of light that accompany it, you will find night photography to be both ripe for creativity and inspirational. If you plan your evenings well, you can invest little effort that will reap great rewards for your photography.
As you do a little planning, you'll want to know what the weather will be for that evening and what the position of the moon will be in the sky. Then, once you have your scene set, you can easily move in to capture the rare moments that are truly worth while. The better your preparation, the more awe inspiring your photos will be.
You can prepare yourself for spontaneous shots by setting your aperture between f/11 and f/22. With this range of settings, you'll find detail captured with improved precision. Yet, you'll find that there are so many scenes that will allow you flexibility and creativity as you explore the evening and may want to experiment with other settings as well.
Looking over my recent photographs one day, I began to observe how uninspiring and bland they seemed to be. As I packed my gear for the day, I continued to think about all the poor lighting and composition present in the photos. As I headed out, it seemed that more and more of these poor elements presented themselves to me no matter how I adjusted or where I went. I couldn't seem to shake these negative effects which made my entire morning quite unproductive.
Something had to change. As long as I kept focusing on the poor elements, they were sure to show up in my photos. The only chance for improving my photography was to focus on the strong elements. So, I decided that I first needed a break. After relaxing and reflecting on the good elements, I was finally able to identify at least one strong element in each of the photos. As I did so, even nature itself seemed to bloom with the beauty and goodness that surrounded me, but which I had neglected to pay any attention to.
As I began to concentrate on the beauty, it seemed to present itself in greater quantities and in greater depth. From this brief situation, I have found two lessons to be extremely valuable. First, one that you often hear is that you find whatever it is you are looking for. Second, sometimes taking a moment to relax and take in an entire scene can enable you to see the forest instead of merely the trees.
Color Explorations
Each season of the year has its own explosions of color. Whether you notice the greens and vibrant colors of spring and summer or enjoy the rich, warm colors of fall, nature abounds with color! These stunning colors emphasize the most important features of each season which you have the chance not only to experience for yourself, but also to capture for the enjoyment of others.
Exploring at Night
Night photography is really a special flavor of photography that can't be captured at any other time. With the mystery of the evening sky and the nuggets of light that accompany it, you will find night photography to be both ripe for creativity and inspirational. If you plan your evenings well, you can invest little effort that will reap great rewards for your photography.
As you do a little planning, you'll want to know what the weather will be for that evening and what the position of the moon will be in the sky. Then, once you have your scene set, you can easily move in to capture the rare moments that are truly worth while. The better your preparation, the more awe inspiring your photos will be.
You can prepare yourself for spontaneous shots by setting your aperture between f/11 and f/22. With this range of settings, you'll find detail captured with improved precision. Yet, you'll find that there are so many scenes that will allow you flexibility and creativity as you explore the evening and may want to experiment with other settings as well.
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