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.
It was then that I realized something needed to change or my afternoon would not be much different. Unless I was able to focus on the positive aspects of my photography, I would never be able to improve. So, I first chose to take a short break, relax, and ponder some of the strong elements in those same photos. Before long, I was able to identify at least one good element in each. Then, even nature around me seemed to glow in the beauty of those positive elements.
By concentrating more on the beauty in the photographs and around me, new opportunities of beauty seemed to present themselves. From this one day of shooting, I learned at least two valuable lessons. The first is that what we concentrate on, we will see. The second is that sometimes taking a break to refocus and look at the scene with fresh eyes can be the key to transforming my photography.
Color Explorations
Each season brings with it a new explosion of color. Whether it is the greens of spring, with fresh pinks and yellows to brighten the day, or the reds and yellows from the fall season, I love color! The rich beauty of color helps you to emphasize and enhance some of the most stunning features of a season. Not only that, but you will be able to capture and convey that same beauty to everyone who has a chance to view your photos.
Exploring at Night
Why so few photographers actually make it out for night adventures is beyond me. The mystery of the evening as well as the treasures of light that can be captured at night are truly inspiring. If planned well, you can invest minimal effort and yet reap results that will cause others to say, "Wow!"
To plan carefully, I enjoy taking note of how weather affects the scene as well as the position of the moon as it moves through the night sky. Once the scene is ready to be photographed effectively, I make my move to capture the moment! The more prepared you are, the easier the captivating photographs will come.
Shooting night photos is most easily achieved with aperture settings between f/11 and f/22. By using settings within this range, you ensure better precision and detail. Still, you'll find that night photography allows you much fun and flexibility for exploring an entirely new world that awaits you in the hours before dawn.
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.
It was then that I realized something needed to change or my afternoon would not be much different. Unless I was able to focus on the positive aspects of my photography, I would never be able to improve. So, I first chose to take a short break, relax, and ponder some of the strong elements in those same photos. Before long, I was able to identify at least one good element in each. Then, even nature around me seemed to glow in the beauty of those positive elements.
By concentrating more on the beauty in the photographs and around me, new opportunities of beauty seemed to present themselves. From this one day of shooting, I learned at least two valuable lessons. The first is that what we concentrate on, we will see. The second is that sometimes taking a break to refocus and look at the scene with fresh eyes can be the key to transforming my photography.
Color Explorations
Each season brings with it a new explosion of color. Whether it is the greens of spring, with fresh pinks and yellows to brighten the day, or the reds and yellows from the fall season, I love color! The rich beauty of color helps you to emphasize and enhance some of the most stunning features of a season. Not only that, but you will be able to capture and convey that same beauty to everyone who has a chance to view your photos.
Exploring at Night
Why so few photographers actually make it out for night adventures is beyond me. The mystery of the evening as well as the treasures of light that can be captured at night are truly inspiring. If planned well, you can invest minimal effort and yet reap results that will cause others to say, "Wow!"
To plan carefully, I enjoy taking note of how weather affects the scene as well as the position of the moon as it moves through the night sky. Once the scene is ready to be photographed effectively, I make my move to capture the moment! The more prepared you are, the easier the captivating photographs will come.
Shooting night photos is most easily achieved with aperture settings between f/11 and f/22. By using settings within this range, you ensure better precision and detail. Still, you'll find that night photography allows you much fun and flexibility for exploring an entirely new world that awaits you in the hours before dawn.
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