wlgoode Loc: Globe, AZ

Previously posted on another thread:

Stages of Competency:

1- Unconscious incompetency

2- Conscious incompetency

3- Conscious competency

4- Unconscious competency

Nightski

Nice :thumbup: I think I liked it before..I'm still at stage 2 :lol:

Boone Loc: Groundhog Town USA

Attitude! When I go out with my camera, if only for a short walk, I believe in my mind that I am a Great Photographer. This attitude keeps me focused and confident. Any great athlete has to think like this before he steps on the field. Granted, most times I don't produce "Great" Images, but the 'Effort" is made on every outing. Attitude...You must have the right Attitude. Another thing: Have you ever heard of "Paralysis by Analysis? Well we all get it. At times (I think more often than not) we all critique our own work unfairly, in that we are too close to our own work. One never sees oneself as others do, and I think this is true of all our work at times. Just my 2cts worth. Thanks, Boone

MaggieMay1978 Loc: Calgary Alberta

great points there.. Agree totally! Thanks.

MaggieMay1978 Loc: Calgary Alberta

I am number 2 I believe. Haha thanks :)

MaggieMay1978 Loc: Calgary Alberta

thanks for the reply.... :)

riverenfp Loc: St. Louis, MO

This is a great quote. There is always a better shot or more interesting one that will show up in the next photo--hopefully.

majeskiphoto Loc: Hamilton, Ontario

Maybe your feelings about yourself, have little to do with photography at all? I too can have negative feelings about a variety of things in life. But one thing that pulls me out of a rut, is to immerse myself in the act of picture taking, trying to create the best images I can with whatever subject at hand. I take my time, really think about what I'm doing, composing, exposure, focus, depth of field, camera movement, contrast, etc.. become emotionally involved with my subject and it's composition in my viewfinder, then hitting the shutter and capturing it.
That's what I love most about photography.
Skill can play little part in this activity, it's the act of doing that's most enjoyable, seeing the results of my efforts is almost secondary. Heck, when I shot film, it might have been months before I saw the results. Maybe narrow Your focus, concentrate on one type or style for awhile, don't try to master too many things, don't worry about skill level or the type of equipment you have, just experience the practice of photography and maybe You will be able to rekindle your enjoyment when You start to get down on Yourself.

ggttc Loc: TN

Exactly jerry, think what we could do if we could get our hands on the Hubble telescope...

"Close up of a blue jay from outer space"

I do it for fun...nothing more nothing less...

RAK Loc: Concord Ca

good god it's a good thing I didn't post my today pics, they were awful and I was trying out my new lens! Things have to get better as I heal. I just had bi lateral knee replacement and hiking up to where the horses were was really painful.

mikeyatc Loc: Reno,NV/Folsom,CA

yup

MaggieMay1978 Loc: Calgary Alberta

Glad it's not just me then haha....

Jer Loc: Mesa, Arizona

There is one other aspect. If you like the photo, that's all that counts.
I've seen technically poor photos that people cherish dearly. They remind someone of place, an activity, or a loved one. Photographs captured moments in our lives that we would like to hold on to.

riverlass Loc: northern California

Thanks Boone, This can apply to all aspects of life. This was way more that $.02 worth. It's worth a million.

MaggieMay1978 Loc: Calgary Alberta

yes yes and YES