Why do you think you take photos?
Dec 13, 2017 14:52:18 #
Dec 13, 2017 14:54:37 #
Dec 13, 2017 14:56:19 #
Bill_de wrote:
Well Chris, I have to think about that. Primarily just for fun.
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Dec 13, 2017 14:57:21 #
Dec 13, 2017 15:00:56 #
I enjoy the combination of science and art. I enjoy viewing a scene, visualizing how a print of that scene will look, metering and possibly filtering the scene to enable the exposure to render a capture which will enable the visualized steps to produce my interpretation of the scene being photographed. This also applies paid work.
Additionally, going with a picture is worth a 1000 words, this illustration sums it up.
--Bob
Additionally, going with a picture is worth a 1000 words, this illustration sums it up.
--Bob
canon Lee wrote:
Aside from doing it commercially or for some $ gigs! What does this hobby do for you?
Dec 13, 2017 15:03:16 #
Sometimes I think it's because I'm masochistic. I aim for the best and most creative rendition of my subject, and often fall far short of my goal. I keep at it, though, and every now and then I'm rewarded with a keeper. As AA said, 12 good photos in a year is a pretty good crop.
Dec 13, 2017 15:04:18 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
canon Lee wrote:
Aside from doing it commercially or for some $ gigs! What does this hobby do for you?
Was a professional photographer for 40 years. I now do it for the same reason I got into it, it is a personal challenge to create the best image I can. I share on many websites. My goal is to be Non-political on these sites and just share my photo's with the idea of brightening someones day. If I do that I am very happy.
Dec 13, 2017 15:07:09 #
I find it relaxing and it lets me not worry about things now that it is a hobby. I use to shoot weddings. And that was very stressful.
Dec 13, 2017 15:13:37 #
Dec 13, 2017 15:15:41 #
67skylark27
Loc: Fort Atkinson, WI
I do it to record a record of my "year" of activities. When I get frustrated
about work and being so busy with life it's nice to go back
through the fun times.
about work and being so busy with life it's nice to go back
through the fun times.
Dec 13, 2017 15:20:43 #
Dec 13, 2017 15:38:49 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
I take photos for enjoyment of myself, and to share with others, that include friends and relatives. I sometimes have 4X6 prints made from important events, and give them away, so attendees can say later. "I was there." They appreciate that I'm just a hobbyist too. Having fun with them.
Dec 13, 2017 15:46:30 #
Storytelling.
I see things through the lens that inspire my words and I get tremendous personal joy from writing poetry and prose to accompany the images. Ultimately, photography and writing simply make me happy. Moreover, I truly love sharing these stories, hoping to make a difference in someone’s day.
Making a difference.
One thought.
One sigh.
One smile at a time.
That is why I do this.
I see things through the lens that inspire my words and I get tremendous personal joy from writing poetry and prose to accompany the images. Ultimately, photography and writing simply make me happy. Moreover, I truly love sharing these stories, hoping to make a difference in someone’s day.
Making a difference.
One thought.
One sigh.
One smile at a time.
That is why I do this.
Dec 13, 2017 15:49:22 #
canon Lee wrote:
Aside from doing it commercially or for some $ gigs! What does this hobby do for you?
It helps preserve memories.
It is a creative outlet.
It gets me out of the house.
Dec 13, 2017 15:49:38 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
TheDman wrote:
Isn't this basically the same thing you asked a few months ago?
Maybe he wanted Part 2 of this topic. Like movie sequels? The Godfather Part 2 was the best one. To me, at least.
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