A literary quote that works for photography: I was looking up something and came across this quote by a favorite author that I'd never seen before. Each book should be a new beginning...

Quixdraw Loc: x

I was looking up something and came across this quote by a favorite author that I'd never seen before.

Each book should be a new beginning where he (the author) tries again for something that is beyond attainment. Ernest Hemingway

This resonated very strongly with a lengthy "self discussion" I've been having on photography. Just substitute image for "book" and Photographer for "he / author".

Thought I'd pass it along.

Steve Perry Loc: Sylvania, Ohio

:thumbup: :thumbup:

G Brown Loc: Sunny Bognor Regis West Sussex UK

This is what I realised about shooting landscapes: you can go back to the same spot and correct any previous errors. You can go at a different time or season and gain a different impression. Often simply by returning you get a better picture. Is that too much work for a single image?
Beats spending your hours on a computer.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

quixdraw wrote:

I was looking up something and came across this quote by a favorite author that I'd never seen before.

Each book should be a new beginning where he (the author) tries again for something that is beyond attainment. Ernest Hemingway

This resonated very strongly with a lengthy "self discussion" I've been having on photography. Just substitute image for "book" and Photographer for "he / author".

Thought I'd pass it along.

I like it!

Db7423 Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

Every photograph should be a new beginning where the photographer tries again for something that is beyond attainment.
Pretty much describes the problem. Even a technically perfect photo leaves room for a viewer to change something more to their liking. Pleasing everyone IS beyond attainment. ;

Quixdraw Loc: x

Db7423 wrote:

Every photograph should be a new beginning where the photographer tries again for something that is beyond attainment.
Pretty much describes the problem. Even a technically perfect photo leaves room for a viewer to change something more to their liking. Pleasing everyone IS beyond attainment. ;

Therefore making the pursuit endlessly interesting or incredibly frustrating depending on mindset. The thought of an art / craft where I have the opportunity for limitless improvement...I will never be bored. In the final analysis, my images only have to please me!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Db7423 Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

quixdraw wrote:

Therefore making the pursuit endlessly interesting or incredibly frustrating depending on mindset. The thought of an art / craft where I have the opportunity for limitless improvement...I will never be bored. In the final analysis, my images only have to please me!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Indeed. I have said many times photography is "a lifetime pursuit" - there is always something new to learn and explore and maybe even master but the perfect photo is always (or nearly always) just just out of reach. ;)

Quixdraw Loc: x

Db7423 wrote:

Indeed. I have said many times photography is "a lifetime pursuit" - there is always something new to learn and explore and maybe even master but the perfect photo is always (or nearly always) just just out of reach. ;)

Purportedly Navajo rug weavers always left a small "error" in every rug because the Gods dislike perfection.. but sometimes we can come, in engineering terms, close enough! All the best!

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Thanks..The Light changes from Sunrise to Sunset on every image we want to create.

quixdraw wrote:

I was looking up something and came across this quote by a favorite author that I'd never seen before.

Each book should be a new beginning where he (the author) tries again for something that is beyond attainment. Ernest Hemingway

This resonated very strongly with a lengthy "self discussion" I've been having on photography. Just substitute image for "book" and Photographer for "he / author".

Thought I'd pass it along.

Osbornepaint Loc: Jamestown, NC

[quote=quixdraw]Therefore making the pursuit endlessly interesting or incredibly frustrating...

And really expensive!

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

quixdraw wrote:

I was looking up something and came across this quote by a favorite author that I'd never seen before.

Each book should be a new beginning where he (the author) tries again for something that is beyond attainment. Ernest Hemingway

This resonated very strongly with a lengthy "self discussion" I've been having on photography. Just substitute image for "book" and Photographer for "he / author".

Thought I'd pass it along.

Are you getting cabin fever already? talking about the cold, thinking..., VBG

Quixdraw Loc: x

PixelStan77 wrote:

Thanks..The Light changes from Sunrise to Sunset on every image we want to create.

:thumbup:

Quixdraw Loc: x

[quote=Osbornepaint]

quixdraw wrote:

Therefore making the pursuit endlessly interesting or incredibly frustrating...

And really expensive!

Or not -- Capa used one Leica with a 5cm lens, and after that, I think an Exacta with the equivalent lens. It is fun to have many toys, though!

Quixdraw Loc: x

bobmcculloch wrote:

Are you getting cabin fever already? talking about the cold, thinking..., VBG

Not quite yet, though we are much colder than is being forecast in what is supposed to be a "Mild" winter due to El Nino!

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

quixdraw wrote:

I was looking up something and came across this quote by a favorite author that I'd never seen before.

Each book should be a new beginning where he (the author) tries again for something that is beyond attainment. Ernest Hemingway

This resonated very strongly with a lengthy "self discussion" I've been having on photography. Just substitute image for "book" and Photographer for "he / author".

Thought I'd pass it along.

Depends on what you're trying to capture. That fleeting random moment is just that. It's capture is unique and therein precious. It cannot be visited again. It's like that old phrase "Let's do that again." You can't do anything again. You can do something similar. (Courtesy Brother Dave Gardner, comedian).