I was at the local state park the other day in hopes of catpturing a few bluejays on film (ok digital sensor). While standing near the kiosk out front of the ranger shed talking to one of the park rangers, this little guy caught my eye. The thing is had I not been looking and I mean seeing photographically, I would never have even seen this green anole. He blended in with the wood so well that he was almost invisible. In fact, the ranger I was talking to didn't even see him when I abruptly left our conversation and started toward the sign camera raised.
Always take the time to "see" what is around you.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Right place: Right time.
What is the hardest part of photography? Being in the right place at the right time.
Learning composition rules and techno speak is the easy part. I mean seriously anybody today can pick up a camera and with a little bit of knowlege make a good image. Of course, getting great images consistantly means you do have to understand the rules of photography and how to apply them. For some that happens with out even thinking about it, and for others it's a learned skill.
That still leaves us with the hardest part of photography. Being in the right place at the right time. Why is it so hard? Simply put, because you have to put effort into doing the research. You have to be commited to getting up at un godly hours of the day to get where you need to be to get the perfect light. You have to know your subject. You just have to put the work in. But perhaps the hardest part of being in the right place at the right time is: LUCK!
That's right. sometimes you just have to be lucky.
Learning composition rules and techno speak is the easy part. I mean seriously anybody today can pick up a camera and with a little bit of knowlege make a good image. Of course, getting great images consistantly means you do have to understand the rules of photography and how to apply them. For some that happens with out even thinking about it, and for others it's a learned skill.
That still leaves us with the hardest part of photography. Being in the right place at the right time. Why is it so hard? Simply put, because you have to put effort into doing the research. You have to be commited to getting up at un godly hours of the day to get where you need to be to get the perfect light. You have to know your subject. You just have to put the work in. But perhaps the hardest part of being in the right place at the right time is: LUCK!
That's right. sometimes you just have to be lucky.
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