Just a Reminder…

Is it the place that’s so fantastic, or is it your photograph of the place that’s amazing?

I’ve often asked:  Are you taking a picture of a pretty flower, or are you making a pretty picture of any flower?

Where you are right now could be the most fantastic place on earth.  If you picture it that way.

 

[Update:  examples]

At Valerie’s request, I took 15 minutes and walked out along my street, in the rain, to find examples of just how fantastic it looks around here.  The idea is to “photograph what is right in front of you”, and make use of composition rules and assorted photograph techniques and equipment to make whatever you find into images of beauty.

(Editor’s note:  Beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder, but I tried my best in the wet conditions, without a tripod, to find scenes worthy of photographing – making “beautiful” pictures of my local environment, rather than resorting to driving to a “beautiful” park or place and taking a picture of something “beautiful”…)

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Click on the images above to see slightly larger, if desired.

Thanks for the suggestion Valerie.  I hope I’ve inspired you top step outside and see the beauty in your own back yard!

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Gardening in a Sandbox said…
Can you explain further and give us some examples.Valerie
2:31 PM
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