It’s about visualisation, something that has been discussed a lot also in photography lately. I think “expectations” is a very well chosen word, because it’s not only about the performance, it’s also about the feelings afterwards. Maybe I’m fabricating something out of my own way of thinking, now… Anyway, in photography we may think in terms of what we want to express and how we want to feel after had viewed an image we have in mind. This a step further than having a composition in mind.
Nice “patio” on the image, I like the sparse greenery against the red stone. Something to consider, now when I’m creating a new garden…
Ove, what interesting thoughts, and very close to my own. This photo was of what use to be an alleyway between two old red brick buildings in the small town I live near. These two building have recently been restored and someone had the “expectations” of this dirty and ugly alleyway becoming a beautiful garden path. Their expectations drove their “garden vision” into reality. I think as photographs we create photos in much the same way. We look at something and see it as something not so obvious to the general viewer — our expectations from what we envision drives us to create this vision and perhaps, as you stated, even how we feel. But, then perhaps I’m fabricating something as well. :-)
That is a beautiful transformation of an alleyway. A great capture of it, too. Earl, your paths are showing again. :-)
As for the quote, it is interesting. I don’t know that I would apply it to my view of photography, personally. Expectations are, for me, not part of my photography. When I do out, I really do like to be surprised. Rarely am I disappointed when I come back because I truly went out without expectation. Sometimes I am disappointed, but then that’s just because I realize, after the fact, that I had been ‘expecting’ something out of the venture.
Paul, good eye — what’s up with those paths? I can’t seem to shake them! :-)
Oh, when photographing I’m usually surprised. But when I go out to shoot there is the positive expectation in the background that good surprises may await me. If I didn’t at least expect that I might find something interesting to photograph it would be hard taking that first step out the door.
Yea, disappointment goes along with it (I’ve had my share), but I believe that it’s from “unrealistic” expectations — the keyword is unrealistic!
It’s about visualisation, something that has been discussed a lot also in photography lately. I think “expectations” is a very well chosen word, because it’s not only about the performance, it’s also about the feelings afterwards. Maybe I’m fabricating something out of my own way of thinking, now… Anyway, in photography we may think in terms of what we want to express and how we want to feel after had viewed an image we have in mind. This a step further than having a composition in mind.
Nice “patio” on the image, I like the sparse greenery against the red stone. Something to consider, now when I’m creating a new garden…
Ove, what interesting thoughts, and very close to my own. This photo was of what use to be an alleyway between two old red brick buildings in the small town I live near. These two building have recently been restored and someone had the “expectations” of this dirty and ugly alleyway becoming a beautiful garden path. Their expectations drove their “garden vision” into reality. I think as photographs we create photos in much the same way. We look at something and see it as something not so obvious to the general viewer — our expectations from what we envision drives us to create this vision and perhaps, as you stated, even how we feel. But, then perhaps I’m fabricating something as well. :-)
Good luck with your new garden.
Someone has does a fine job of making what could be a “problem” alley way into an interesting and attractive place to walk. Fine image of it too.
Don, thanks. The positive and beautiful transformation is what caught my eye.
That is a beautiful transformation of an alleyway. A great capture of it, too. Earl, your paths are showing again. :-)
As for the quote, it is interesting. I don’t know that I would apply it to my view of photography, personally. Expectations are, for me, not part of my photography. When I do out, I really do like to be surprised. Rarely am I disappointed when I come back because I truly went out without expectation. Sometimes I am disappointed, but then that’s just because I realize, after the fact, that I had been ‘expecting’ something out of the venture.
Paul, good eye — what’s up with those paths? I can’t seem to shake them! :-)
Oh, when photographing I’m usually surprised. But when I go out to shoot there is the positive expectation in the background that good surprises may await me. If I didn’t at least expect that I might find something interesting to photograph it would be hard taking that first step out the door.
Yea, disappointment goes along with it (I’ve had my share), but I believe that it’s from “unrealistic” expectations — the keyword is unrealistic!
Hope you have a great week!