In the UK, if we only ever ventured out in "good light" (assuming that most people would define that as being dry and sunny) we'd come home empty-handed almost every time. Having a bit of imagination and being adaptable are characteristics photographers need in their armoury.
Your post arrived just as I needed it. I wanted to take pictures of stray zinnias in a field and the light was so harsh. There were weeds everywhere. The whole scene hurt my eyes. But, your words were still in mind, so I spent some time just breathing and reconsidering my rush to judge. In the end I made two lovely pictures, not perfect pictures, but still ones that I am proud of because I let go of the requirement that everything be "just right."
In the UK, if we only ever ventured out in "good light" (assuming that most people would define that as being dry and sunny) we'd come home empty-handed almost every time. Having a bit of imagination and being adaptable are characteristics photographers need in their armoury.
You’re spot on Paul
Always wise words! Thank you
Thank you Elizabeth
Love your posts, Paul, thank you.
thank you so much Rachel
Good read, thanks.
thank you Duncan
Your post arrived just as I needed it. I wanted to take pictures of stray zinnias in a field and the light was so harsh. There were weeds everywhere. The whole scene hurt my eyes. But, your words were still in mind, so I spent some time just breathing and reconsidering my rush to judge. In the end I made two lovely pictures, not perfect pictures, but still ones that I am proud of because I let go of the requirement that everything be "just right."