docrob wrote:
. . . and I think while pretending to be a famous photographer is OK to boost one's confidence that to take it further and pretending to be something and some one you are not is called deception......fraud.....a con.
I think you misunderstood my intention - it certainly was not that by any remote, microscopic intent, and certainly not to pass oneself off for another.
No my friend, it is a clever way to get yourself into the perfect photographic mindset that magically transforms your capabilities to remarkable levels. Mind over matter; What you believe, you will have; believe it and you will see it approach. These are common understandings from the best psychologists, motivators, human behavior experts, even sports experts and even the Bible when Jesus, the highest authority ever, above all others clearly stated words to this effect "What you ask for, believing, you shall have". And that is a pretty much blank check with provisos attached to it.
Those provisos are this almost impossible request for some, perhaps yourself, to believe it before you see it. But those who do so, with a pure and clean intent, sans deception and fraud intention, accomplish things that are stunning. I know, I have done it. Both in photography, film and music - within limits of course, because if my lip is not up to speed, I can't play above high C, or bench press over 200, etc. But when it comes to artistic, creative stuff, seeing things that you would not otherwise see, magic happens
It is not that easy for brain strong, proud, intelligent people. Example:? I am not musically perfect pitch. But one day, I imagined I had perfect pitch an believed it. A day later I sat down at the piano and hummed middle 'A' knowing it was right as I imagined it. When I struck the note, it was a perfect A. I was stunned. Taking that a step further, I did imagine I was on assignment for the NGS and stated taking pix of kids at a rink and the Mom sitting nearby. When I had the slides developed, I could not believe my eyes. I would let you see an example, but sadly in 2005, the entire collection of 4 binders of these, some of my best slides ever shot was stolen. And from someone I knew!! That was painful.
Have I done it since then? From time to time, but I think after that dreadful incident, I got a bit dispirited and gave up. I shouldn't you know, because it works
All I know, is that when I have put myself into that frame of mind of a master photographer (or whatever) working for "National Geographic Society" or the likes, the workmanship soars beyond my wildest imagination. Steven Spielberg did that when he was young in his first films - now the highest, wealthiest best director of our day. There is something definitely to it.
I rest my case.
Cheers,
Take 5