I wish i had you eye for pictures.
I’ve taken tons and tons of photos and they all seem…plain. Every great once in a while I get something that is mildly exciting.
Guess I will just have to go on trying to learn how to ‘see’ the world like you do.
Pan —
Not having seen your photos, it’s hard to know whether you’re suffering from “I took this and I’m a perfectionist and since it’s not perfect I don’t like it….” syndrome — but there is one thing I’ve learned above all others: get in closer to the subject.
I don’t mean macros like these, necessarily. But the shots that seem kind of flat and “blah” of mine (and there are bajillions!!!) are often because I was seeing things as a spectator, rather than letting the lens make me a participant.
Does that make any sense?
I’m just catching up with all the pictures you’ve posted lately. I can’t tell you how much I admire your work! That dragonfly (and all the bug shots you’ve posted) is just priceless. Keep it up!
I can’t remember a time when I didn’t love storms and rain. It’s mysterious and soothing when it comes in the night: The drops jump and dance: And when the worst is over (and the heat has broken), it gives …
I’ve spent much of the last week reflecting. On my mother, on me, on our relationship… The deeper I look, the more clarity I find. However painful it all is.
Been awhile since I’ve posted anything — sorry about that! Ramping up for “Back to School” (and then actually starting) seriously affected my ability to focus on anything. I started getting my ‘focus’ back this week, though — specifically, in …
I wish i had you eye for pictures.
I’ve taken tons and tons of photos and they all seem…plain. Every great once in a while I get something that is mildly exciting.
Guess I will just have to go on trying to learn how to ‘see’ the world like you do.
Pan —
Not having seen your photos, it’s hard to know whether you’re suffering from “I took this and I’m a perfectionist and since it’s not perfect I don’t like it….” syndrome — but there is one thing I’ve learned above all others: get in closer to the subject.
I don’t mean macros like these, necessarily. But the shots that seem kind of flat and “blah” of mine (and there are bajillions!!!) are often because I was seeing things as a spectator, rather than letting the lens make me a participant.
Does that make any sense?
I’m just catching up with all the pictures you’ve posted lately. I can’t tell you how much I admire your work! That dragonfly (and all the bug shots you’ve posted) is just priceless. Keep it up!