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Tunnel vision in photography...
Jan 31, 2020 09:13:55 #
ggab
Loc: ?
Rongnongno wrote:
When I was in the army I was taught situation awareness.
As a photographer, this was one of my greatest tools.
What say you?
As a photographer, this was one of my greatest tools.
What say you?
Really important when shooting with a prime lense and backing up to frame a picture correctly!
Jan 31, 2020 09:33:11 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
An excellent observation. It’s the key to being able to "work the scene". I have to admit my tunnel vision is a big handicap but I try to overcome it.
Jan 31, 2020 10:07:55 #
Jan 31, 2020 10:14:27 #
JimBart
Loc: Western Michigan
The trouble that photographers create for themselves is often called "Tunnel Vision" Always looking straight forward, to the right or to the left. Oftentimes I find more interesting opportunities by looking up or in back of me. Its amazing at the shots you miss by keeping going forward...sometimes its best to go up or back.
Jan 31, 2020 10:17:10 #
ggab
Loc: ?
JimBart wrote:
The trouble that photographers create for themselves is often called "Tunnel Vision" Always looking straight forward, to the right or to the left. Oftentimes I find more interesting opportunities by looking up or in back of me. Its amazing at the shots you miss by keeping going forward...sometimes its best to go up or back.
Don't forget to go down, looking up, and change your perspective.
Jan 31, 2020 10:45:06 #
Rongnongno wrote:
When I was in the army I was taught situation awareness.
As a photographer, this was one of my greatest tools.
What say you?
As a photographer, this was one of my greatest tools.
What say you?
On safari I've seen a number of times how the focus of attention in a vehicle seems to be always facing forward or to one side only. I too fell into this "tunnel" until a safari guide once told me to turn around.
Since that enlightenment, I've seen a number of animals (such as the hippos here) that I would have missed. Good thought and thanks for posting.
Don
Jan 31, 2020 10:51:41 #
I am an observer, I look at everything around me, everything, but the older I get the less I see, damn old age.
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Jan 31, 2020 10:52:24 #
Jan 31, 2020 11:00:05 #
Wow, forgetting to view the whole surroundings is a disappointment and in some cases a real safety issue. Overlooked the deer coming up on me on my right as I was only paying attention to get the picture of the fawn, her fawn.
Jan 31, 2020 11:00:52 #
Wow, forgetting to view the whole surroundings is a disappointment and in some cases a real safety issue. Overlooked the deer coming up on me on my right as I was only paying attention to get the picture of the fawn, her fawn.
Jan 31, 2020 11:22:16 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Rongnongno wrote:
When I was in the army I was taught situation awareness.
As a photographer, this was one of my greatest tools.
What say you?
As a photographer, this was one of my greatest tools.
What say you?
Failure to plan is planning to fail.
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Jan 31, 2020 11:27:20 #
Most of my career was working in Manhattan, carrying valuable medical gear. Being aware of my surroundings is second nature. Never had a single problem, even in the "bad" places.
Jan 31, 2020 11:28:06 #
Same as driving, riding a motorcycle or even walking down the street, be aware of your surroundings, much safer.
Jan 31, 2020 11:36:17 #
I’m told that and when I remember I do so, it’s just not natural for me yet. Work I progress.
Jan 31, 2020 12:48:48 #
After Walking Point and Flank and Rear Security I agree completely, especially after so many tragedies of people taking selfies and falling to their deaths....Situational Awareness is Critical along with some Common Sense...
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