Every Picture Is a Compromise
Lessons from the Also-rans
Most photography websites show the photographer's very best work. Wonderful. But that's not the full story of a creative life. If we want to learn, we'd better pay attention to the images that aren't "greatest hits" and see what lessons they have to offer. Every picture is a compromise — the sum of its parts, optical, technical, visual, emotional, and even cosmic – well, maybe not cosmic, but sometimes spiritual. Success on all fronts is rare. It's ok to learn from those that are not our best.
This is a series about my also-rans, some of which I've been able to improve at bit (i.e., "best effort"), none of which I would consider my best. With each there are lessons worth sharing, so I will.
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Original digital capture
What I saw that I liked:I saw they were building this giant round shape in the ship. I had no idea what it was, but the shape was interesting. What I don't like in the picture:Photographed during the day was not very dramatic. Sorta downright boring in spite of the shape. What I learned:A few weeks later, I returned at night and WOW what a difference. I'd go so far as to say that nighttime photography is frequently a better kind of light. Probably because it is so isolating and dramatic. 2nd Chances: What I might try nextI need to go back at night for some more image, definitely. |
