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.
That's when I realized that not only did something need to change, but unless I could focus on good elements, my photos would more than likely never improve. So, I decided to take a break, relax, and put forth some effort into identifying strong elements. First, I looked for at least one good element in each of the photographs. Then, I spent time exploring the environment around me, searching for the unique beauty of it all.
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.
Exploring Color
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.
Night Explorations
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!"
Some of the elements that you'll need for planning are how the weather will affect your scene and what the position of the moon is for the evening. Once your scene is set, you can move quickly to capture those rare moments. The better prepared you are, the easier it will be to create stunning photographs.
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.
That's when I realized that not only did something need to change, but unless I could focus on good elements, my photos would more than likely never improve. So, I decided to take a break, relax, and put forth some effort into identifying strong elements. First, I looked for at least one good element in each of the photographs. Then, I spent time exploring the environment around me, searching for the unique beauty of it all.
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.
Exploring Color
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.
Night Explorations
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!"
Some of the elements that you'll need for planning are how the weather will affect your scene and what the position of the moon is for the evening. Once your scene is set, you can move quickly to capture those rare moments. The better prepared you are, the easier it will be to create stunning photographs.
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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