profbowman Loc: Harrisonburg, VA, USA

Yes, click away is my preference. In fact I do neeed some affirmation from viewers in order to keep going. Back about five years ago when i was accepted as a contributor to Shutterstock's program, I discovered two things.

1. I will never make much money with stock photos since I do not take copious quantities of photos and because I have a mirrorless camera closer to the bottom of the line rather tham the top of the line; it is a Sony A6000.

2. While I like the nature photos I take, I will not compete well with photographers who have better cameras.

3. So, while I submit nature photos that are accepted, I have learned to take and submit photos for possible commercial use such as the one you shared of the kitchen light fixture. Here are reduced-size images of a few top sellers. Note that the the first one of the lawn after it was mowed was bought by one person for $25 USD while the one of the colored bottle tops was bought by 36 people but the total I received from that image was only $8.61 USD. Interesting comparisons. --Richard

Mr Bill 2011 Loc: southern Indiana

SHOOT! Electrons are cheap and you can always delete it if you don't want it. I, too, occasionally take a picture of my kitchen light fixture, not because it's fascinating, but because I'm thinking of replacing it with something different.

hoosier500

My philosophy is--shoot a ton of pictures and once in a great while one turns out be a winner.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

Take what sparks joy. Many bemoan the fact that with digital is that since there’s no cost to taking more photos that people don’t think about what they shoot. I think there’s a flip side. Not being limited makes me think more. I can try different ideas and techniques I might not if I was paying for every shot. I never regret the shot I took that didn’t work out. I just delete it and move on. Where as I still think about shots I didn’t take.

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

Digital photos are ALMOST free. You already paid the capital cost by acquiring the camera and there's no significant cost to taking shots. The wear and tear on moving parts is pretty small on today's cameras.

Probably the largest cost you will encounter is your time. Assuming you value your time. You will eventually have to sort out your photos, and probably some (many) of them will need postprocessing. Being selective in your photos is probably good, but if you think you have a shot take it.

As far as bursts are concerned, there is a time and a place for them. Action shots where you cannot anticipate the exact moment of the best shot. Bracketed shots on a camera that will run the bracket at full speed, then stop. Beyond, those types of things there is little reason to use bursts.

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

With the cheap c I st of cards shoot away

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

With the cheap cost of cards shoot away

profbowman Loc: Harrisonburg, VA, USA

Oops!! Here is the picture I meant to attch to my previous comment. --Richard

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Dan' de Bourgogne

I don't know why...but I like this image: it is simple...clear...has contrast...pleasing shapes, colors, shiny textures...It conveys a peaceful feeling. Nothing really interesting but just highly pleasant!

PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA

No one should tell another when to press the shutter button. Taking a photograph is a personal thing. Whatever you want to photograph, do it.

ecurb Loc: Metro Chicago Area

Press the shutter at the decisive moment.

Boris77

Yes, but I would compose more carefully. Good exposure.
Shoot freely, re-enjoy the pictures when editing, edit heavily, randomly fix what you feel like fixing, file them away, do not bother with back up. It is better than watching TV, or pointlessly exercising.
Post what you want to share, expect flack, and do not give a s--t what other people think - after you are retired.
Boris

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

Is it quantity vs quality? Or just because I can do it?

Shooter41 Loc: Wichita, KS

Dear R.G. Thank you for your helpful and inciteful reply. You just described what I have been doing this entire 43rd season that I shot all of the home games for the Wichita Wings Professional Indoor Soccer Team as usual. It has allowed me to carve out my own special niche in high action sports indoor photography and helped me continue to make a lot of progress increasing my photographic knowledge since I shot my first wings game in 1980 and later when I bought my Sony A7R4 and used it for the first time on 6-5-21. The enclosed image was shot before I really knew my new camera. It would have been a lot sharper had I known to set the shutter speed at 1/2000 rather than the 1/640 that made the soccer ball slightly blurred. I am excited because I plan to shoot the entire game on RAW on March 11, 2023 and see how many keepers I can take. I will be sharing images from this entire past season in my "2023 Wings Players Autograph Book" I have published and give to each of the players as well as each of the coaches, trainers, owners, announcers and all support staff, every year. I like to show them my appreciation for being allowed to get into every home game free to enjoy having my own special location at the games to enjoy sharing my love for the team and freedom to come and go and rub elbows with the players at will. Shooter41

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ELNikkor

In the film days (when rather broke!), I thought too much and still regret a few images I let go by. With digital, (not so broke anymore!) not so much...