When you think about it, this is a very interesting situation. If I pursue photography based on the competition preference, I will one day end up being a bird photographer! How do we overcome the temptation (of winning) and pursue what we love, not what the judges love?!
The first unit paper of my photography class is due tomorrow. In the paper, I once again stressed the importance of understanding WHY we study and WHAT we do with what we've learned. Here is the beginning and the end of my paper.
In the world of Photography, there are those who know every piece of the camera/lens equipment – they believe that’s critical for capturing exceptional photographs. There are others who know every aspect of all software applications to help them post-process their images – they believe that’s critical for creating perfect colors and tone for their photographs. And then, there is me, who know nothing about Photography – including its history, technique or image processing applications. Without even understanding what the aperture or shutter speed is, I managed to shoot the following images. I love nature photography and believe I have the ability to see beauty in nature. I am interested in learning only because I have come to realize that my limited knowledge about photography and its techniques has become a barrier for me to accurately capture the wonders of nature.
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As I continue learning more technical skills in Photography, I want to make sure that I don’t lose sight of the true beauty in nature. I need to remind myself that all technical aspects of the photography are to help us express our imagination and creativity, not to replace it.
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