I just signed on to your Substack. So far, I am hooked. This is exactly what I've been looking for to start turning my photographs into something more than a mere snapshot. I've been able to do that once or twice in the past, and it has motivated me to go out and do it again (kind of like not being a real golfer but getting one good drive in, prompting you to go out again.) The problem I had with those few shots (photographs) was that I was lucky. My hope is, with the tools you're teaching us, that I can get lucky more often than not. Thanks!!
Thanks. Both examples of pure luck. I used to live in BC (Vancouver) and everywhere one looked was a potential photographic masterpiece. Now I'm back in the suburbs of Southern California and I really have to hunt for anything beautiful to photograph (the neighborhood is rather plain.) That's why I'm excited to hear what you have to say. I really want to be able to see what's beautiful in my own backyard. I think you can help :) Thanks again.
This is the first article of the day for me. Just woke up; coffee made, poured, and now I’m looking over my computer at the black and white of a sunless, snowy Niagara early morning. Together with your words, the scenes you presented are happening in the world in front of me—just around the corner. As I struggle to appreciate my photography, your advice just seems to fit.
I just signed on to your Substack. So far, I am hooked. This is exactly what I've been looking for to start turning my photographs into something more than a mere snapshot. I've been able to do that once or twice in the past, and it has motivated me to go out and do it again (kind of like not being a real golfer but getting one good drive in, prompting you to go out again.) The problem I had with those few shots (photographs) was that I was lucky. My hope is, with the tools you're teaching us, that I can get lucky more often than not. Thanks!!
This is so great to hear Daniel. Please share some of those ‘lucky’ shots in the future, I’d love to see them!
Here is one I took over the summer. Right place, right time for sure. Hope you are able to see it.
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Great composition... and I love the raven photo too!
Thanks. Both examples of pure luck. I used to live in BC (Vancouver) and everywhere one looked was a potential photographic masterpiece. Now I'm back in the suburbs of Southern California and I really have to hunt for anything beautiful to photograph (the neighborhood is rather plain.) That's why I'm excited to hear what you have to say. I really want to be able to see what's beautiful in my own backyard. I think you can help :) Thanks again.
This is the first article of the day for me. Just woke up; coffee made, poured, and now I’m looking over my computer at the black and white of a sunless, snowy Niagara early morning. Together with your words, the scenes you presented are happening in the world in front of me—just around the corner. As I struggle to appreciate my photography, your advice just seems to fit.