Driven…
As photographers we are witnesses to many scenes which evoke some type of personal response strong enough to cause us to raise our cameras and make photos. We are driven by our love of capturing moments in ways which convey what we see and feel while holding true to our artistic principles, vision and personal style.
We strive with each photo, or series of photos, to become better at recording these scenes. We invest abundant resources — time reading/studying the experiences of others, attending workshops or meetings, buying books, gadgets, and equipment. We share our photos, write of our experiences and open ourselves up to comment through our blogs while also partaking of the photos and writings of our peers.
We consider an unusual or special subject a photographic gift and a measure of our photographic success is the ability of making something special from the ordinary. As such, we photographers are always striving to see, imagine and capturing images uniquely our own.
…and we enjoy it all.
That being said, here’s another photo of the Bodie Island Lighthouse viewed from a nearby marsh wildlife boardwalk/platform. Not only were there not many people to deal with this time of year but also no mosquitos. I’ve read from other visitor accounts there are times when they will almost carry you away.
Thanks for another image of Bodie Island Lighthouse. You’re right on, Earl, in the fact that we strive “to become better at recording these scenes.” At this place in my photography I’m enjoying the learning experience on the technical side, learning about our subjects but also the artistic side such as composition, color, light.
Monte, thanks! With a rewrite I’d probably user another word rather then “better,” which can be such an ambiguous term. All those technical skills we learn and strive to master, how we apply them are dependent upon our individual vision which itself is constantly developing and changing. It’s all very dynamic isn’t it.
Your created a fine composition with your viewpoint, selection and placement of the principal items in the frame. Very nice shot.
Don, thanks! I wasn’t sure when I took this shot if the balance was acceptable for my purpose. I wanted the lighthouse and the marsh grass to share the “spotlight” without one overpowering the other. With a little post processing it all worked out. :-)
Well said, great post for a great photo.
Hey Ryan, Thanks for the visit and the comment. I appreciate it!
If someone just read me that post, I would have thought that it was written by some well known iconic person.. very well said. Light is an elusive beast, always changing and never the same.
Out of all the pieces of equipment I’ve ever picked up, a camera has brought me the most the challenge. There has never been a time where I didn’t learn something new about photography every time I take a snapshot, it’s a constant realization and humbling experience.
Cheers
// Nik
Nik, Well I’m far from some “well known iconic person” but I do appreciate the kind words. Thanks!
I believe it all goes back to that saying ” the camera lens looks both ways.” Photography is a journey in more ways than one…and it can be a journey of self discovery if you let it.
Take care
I love the detail in the grass in this one, Earl. The tones are a nice contrast to the lighthouse. Very nice.
Thanks, Ken. As I was telling Don above, it was that balance and contrast between the marsh grass and the lighthouse that drew me to this photo.