RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

Some thoughts on "moments" (1).

I like to capture "moments", and if possible in great light as well (however that can be rare).

Where can they be found?
From personal experience, at least:
Family - example #1
Theatre - example #2
Sport - example #3
Nature - example #4

What do you need to do, to be able to capture these moments?
Be very observant.
Be at one with your camera. Know how to get the "correct" exposure, and focus in any lighting conditions. If you are not looking through the viewfinder then you will miss it.
Know your subject - who are the playmakers etc?
Pracktice (lots of this).

More to come.
Feel free to ask questions and to contribute.
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#1 Family - at a coffee shop.

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#2 Rehearsal for a classical music concert.

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#3 At a motor racing event.

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#4 Wild birds on a suburban village green.

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James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee

Wonderful work, these are fabulous moments indeed. Very interesting and enjoyable. Great job.

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

Thanks very much.

kenievans Loc: Dallas

I most often find those moments with my family like in the shot below. Father and son having a moment. I know them, their moods and their dynamics. They are used to me always shooting and don't seem to notice or be effected by my camera very often. You also have to listen to your gut when it recognizes a moment. I have fussed at myself many times because I did not capture something or drove past a spot when I knew I should have stopped. When I did give into those impulses those were most often my best shots at the time.

I had an interesting discussion with my niece awhile back. She had gotten into photography several years ago and had purchased a nice Nikon. She always had her camera with her and then she stopped. I asked her why and she said because she preferred to be a participant rather than an observer. She felt she was missing out on the interaction for herself when she was behind the camera. I am an observer by nature and love to just sit and watch people. The less obtrusive you are the more natural people are around you. I don't mind sitting on the sidelines watching and documenting. It is just as thrilling to me as the participation.

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RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

Great example and my oldest son agrees with your niece, saying "Dad, put your camera down as your part of this." at our grandaughters christening.

artBob Loc: Near Chicago

Good work, achieving your goals. Light!

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

Thank you.

DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia

These are lovely moments, Richard.

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

Thanks.

AzShooter1 Loc: Surprise, Az.

Great shots, all of them.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Interesting set of photos.

Rathyatra Loc: Southport, United Kingdom

DebAnn Loc: Toronto

Excellent moments.

SpikeW Loc: Butler PA

Thank you. This gives me something else to look more closely for.

Vince68 Loc: Wappingers Falls, NY

Well done Richard. I especially like the first one, you captured it perfectly.