Chuckling to myself because keeping a blog up-to-date isn’t as easy as it used to be. Instead of zipping here and there, I shuffle. Yesterday I went hunting for the cross stitch piece. It is here. I found it hiding in a box of little treasures. As soon as day breaks, I will start a still life. Thinking...what to show, what to share. Planning a still life involves thought. It is a rare moment when I see something and “click” without thinking about composition, impact and meaning.*
Composition is crucial. How can you lead the viewer into the image? Color is important. Leading lines are important and, so is your message. What is your message?
Comments like, “Everyone can take a good photograph with the new digital cameras or a smart phone,” makes my blood boil. Not true. Some good photos are taken, yes. But, consistently, no. It takes an accomplished photographer, one who “sees,” or as they say, “has a good eye;” insight, knowledge and a deep understanding of the medium to consistently take memorable images. This brings us back to practice. The more you do, the better you will be.
SIMPLE PLEASURES
Remember: Be Good, Do Good, then Strive to be Better.
* The only reason for fast shooting would be a matter of time, i.e. take the picture quickly, or the action will be gone forever.
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