Some really good points. The other things is, good photography is only a matter of opinions anyway and they change over time, including your own. I've got photos I took a couple of years ago that I thought were rubbish, but now think actually I like that. I've also got some I thought were brilliant and now think ermm what was I thinking.
Great perspective, thanks for sharing! I don't know why I approach photography different to an instrument as you say, but that's a great way to reframe it and enjoy the whole process with hopefully less frustration!
I do love just being out and how photography helps me notice the world, even if the pictures rarely come out as I imagined!
It's a good point to compare photography to music. With both we need lots of patience and as you say learn to enjoy the process.
I really love your windy Loch Lomond photo by the way.
Totally agree, Susanne!
Thank you 🙂
You make some great points. It’s very easy to put pressure on yourself to capture that ‘perfect inage’.
You take some quality photographs.
Thanks John!
You’re welcome
Some really good points. The other things is, good photography is only a matter of opinions anyway and they change over time, including your own. I've got photos I took a couple of years ago that I thought were rubbish, but now think actually I like that. I've also got some I thought were brilliant and now think ermm what was I thinking.
It’s a lifelong challenge to define what you expect from the practice. Thanks for this essay about it.
So true. It doesn’t make sense to not enjoy the process.
Well said, Ryan. And the first image does work for me - the way you timed and framed it and the energy of the scene!
Thank you! Much appreciated 😀
Great perspective, thanks for sharing! I don't know why I approach photography different to an instrument as you say, but that's a great way to reframe it and enjoy the whole process with hopefully less frustration!
I do love just being out and how photography helps me notice the world, even if the pictures rarely come out as I imagined!
Comparison is the thief of joy. It’s better to focus on the process instead.