Take The Picture! My students often say things like "I didn't take the picture because I didn't have time to change the settings." In the digital age, the correct answer is to always...

mhbenton Loc: USA, Georgia

My students often say things like "I didn't take the picture because I didn't have time to change the settings." In the digital age, the correct answer is to always, always take the shot!

This yellow-rumped warbler image is far from perfect, even a bit out of focus, but it has drama. Too often, technically perfect shots are boring. They lack the ability to capture the "feel" of the moment. So, don't question if you should, just push the damn button!

Peterfiore Loc: Where DR goes south

I agree. This, often is the case.

Peter

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

mhbenton wrote:

My students often say things like "I didn't take the picture because I didn't have time to change the settings." In the digital age, the correct answer is to always, always take the shot!

This yellow-rumped warbler image is far from perfect, even a bit out of focus, but it has drama. Too often, technically perfect shots are boring. They lack the ability to capture the "feel" of the moment. So, don't question if you should, just push the damn button!

That is why you keep it on P.

Toment Loc: FL, IL

Nice shot!
Thanks

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

mhbenton wrote:

My students often say things like "I didn't take the picture because I didn't have time to change the settings." In the digital age, the correct answer is to always, always take the shot!

This yellow-rumped warbler image is far from perfect, even a bit out of focus, but it has drama. Too often, technically perfect shots are boring. They lack the ability to capture the "feel" of the moment. So, don't question if you should, just push the damn button!

Photography is about Life's Moments, IMHO - and an eye catching shot of yours ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

I have been saying that for years, "First take the shot". In the digital age where cost per shot is affectively $0.00 what have you got to loose? When shooting wildlife that first "snap shot" often is the only one you are going to get.

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

mhbenton wrote:

My students often say things like "I didn't take the picture because I didn't have time to change the settings." In the digital age, the correct answer is to always, always take the shot!

This yellow-rumped warbler image is far from perfect, even a bit out of focus, but it has drama. Too often, technically perfect shots are boring. They lack the ability to capture the "feel" of the moment. So, don't question if you should, just push the damn button!

Nice shot.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

I don't know that I would call it a nice shot. But it didn't cost a penny so "take the shot"! When taking BIFs especially, often the first shot only gets me on the subject, then subsequent shots improve, having given the camera time to meter and focus.

Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY

mhbenton wrote:

My students often say things like "I didn't take the picture because I didn't have time to change the settings." In the digital age, the correct answer is to always, always take the shot!

This yellow-rumped warbler image is far from perfect, even a bit out of focus, but it has drama. Too often, technically perfect shots are boring. They lack the ability to capture the "feel" of the moment. So, don't question if you should, just push the damn button!