DON’T LIKE
Often we photograph things we don’t like. The world is full of photos of things that are not good. There is an urge to visually point at such things and …
Month: November 2018
SEEING THINGS
There is a Talmudic saying that says, “We do not see things as they are.” What do we see? Is this a warning sign? A piece of art? Or a …
ATTENTION FATIGUE
Attention gets tired. Not just when we are suffering through a boring lecture or listening to a rambling relative but pretty much all day, every day. Wikipedia has some nice …
CLOSET SPACE
Sometimes you get to work under less than perfect conditions. You go where they put you and do your best…
SECOND LOOK
Sometimes I find I like some photos better the second time I see them, especially other people’s photos. At first glance my eye and brain do a quick scan to …
AFTER THE RAIN
Heavy rains are becoming common. Really heavy rains. Often they seem to come at night and we see evidence in the morning. It’s a sign of our climate. The evidence …
NOTHING TO SEE
Photography is 90% inspiration. We photograph what moves us. Those things that catch our eye, our attention. Things we think we can “do” something with. When we are moved, we …
PHOTO ATTENTION
We know our attention is often all over the place. Sometimes being drawn from us by our devices or ads or gregarious people. Sometimes we are seeking attention, too. Maybe …
WINTER LIGHT
Winter light is fun. Nice long angular light, warm highlights and deep shadows. Except when it’s cloudy. Is winter cloudy light significantly different than summer cloudy light?
VIEWER’S VIEWPOINT
Who are we shooting for? Good question. It’s always for someone. Mostly we shoot for ourselves, to create a photo that satisfies us. Images that express what we see, feel, …