Art is a very tricky, frustrating subject for me, as it can be for a lot of people I'm sure. Sites like Onexposure and others like it have gone a long, long way in helping me "see" photography as much more than just having the photo in focus and well lit with little or no graininess. Composition, flow, and mood have become a lot more important to me...shadows are slowly becoming more and more my friend rather than something I'm trying to chase and beat away so that every single part is visible. I find myself looking at my photos extra small, almost at thumbnail size, so that I can't see the details...only shapes and tones and composition.I have sooo much to learn. Figuring out how to "see" is probably going to drive me crazy, cause major depression, keep me up at night smothering me. Focus can be figured out. The correct exposure can be arrived at. But can I "see" like an artist?
Yeah, maybe a little over-dramatic, but it is something I find myself obsessing about on a regular basis...why can't I look at that scene and find the perfect photo hiding there? Why can't I instantly find the flow...the story?
I won't give up. I will keep trying to learn...
Jeffrey
