“If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.” Zig Ziglar
The photo challenge words this week are “Live and Learn”. Tina is hosting and suggests we show examples of things we have learned about a particular subject. Of course, Photography is one of my favorite subjects!
I have always had a camera but was not able to devote much time learning about it or about taking pictures. Then one day many years ago I knew it was time to revisit my artistic roots. I love to learn new things and photography is no exception. I enjoy being creative at times and creating an Impressionistic, Realism or Abstract look using my images.
Learning in classes, online tutorials, through participation and practice; all of these methods work well for me. I am a active member of two photography organizations – Kiawah Island Photography Club and Photographic Society of America (PSA). Both offer excellent learning opportunities and “hands-on” participation. PSA also offers monthly study groups which focus on improving camera and technical skills. Each month a different photo is submitted to my group (the original and edited version) which is gently critiqued by everyone during our ongoing conversations. Often times someone edits the original to show me a different perspective or way of interpreting the picture. (Personally, I have found this approach to be a wonderful learning tool.)
Below are a few random pictures showing some of the benefits of using editing software programs. Especially to create depth and dimension in each photo instead of a flatten look. Photoshop is my primary editing program although Nik and Topaz are often included to enhance certain features or create different artistic looks. Please feel free to ask questions about a particular thing you notice, or if you are interested in knowing the editing steps or have a favorite and why you like it. Each picture can be enlarged by clicking on on.
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty.” – Henry Ford
Thanks goes to Tina, of Travels and Trifles, for selecting a such a thought provoking topic! Be sure to enjoy her beautiful pictures and wonderful post by clicking here.
My closing thought for the week: “You can look at a picture for a week and never think of it again. You can also look at a picture for a second and think of it all your life.” – Joan Miro