Digital Photography Ideas

The images you choose reflect and develop your photographic style:

I selected the snowy landscape image in my last post below and the two above when, 'I chose the best ones.'

How do I know after I shoot a couple dozen photos which ones are the best?

Sometimes, I just get that 'aha' moment when I view an image. Something stands out in the colors or lines. Like the images above have sweeping diagonal lines.

The deep long path in the right image suggests a journey. I love paths and roads. They pull my eyes into the scene.

The left image: I can gaze into this white forest and feel mesmerized by the depth of the trees and their quiet mystery. Snow and rainstorms tug at my insides. They are both tumultuous and comforting at the same time.

Of your photos, which ones move you?
Are you choosing them because you think that is what others will like or because they appeal to you?

I used to be concerned about fitting a style others would like.
That only meant being all things to all people.

Now when I display a photo I'm saying - 'can you see what I see?'
I'm inviting others in to take a look at what I have to offer.

There's a science regarding color and a psychology of how we react to it. But I've learned more about color and light from artists than I have from scientists.

Scientists write about color and light and artists express it.
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note: the message above is the introduction to my subscribers' 4th newsletter .
The entire letter has steps and tricks to create the images from my initial photographs that only had 'potential.'

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