--- In selling_stock_photography@yahoogroups.com, "Pete Jenkins" <petej@...> wrote:
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> Many people have the illusion of taking better pictures because amateur tools seem easier to handle, but does this improve picture taking qualities in the professional arena - I don't think so, it merely dilutes the pool.
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> Top end pictures are still truly stunning and still require the skill they always have.
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> Pete Jenkins
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Well said, Pete! I agree with your sentiment/statement.
The advent of digital cameras has allowed the average person to shoot as much as they want, without additional cost, and be able to immediately preview results. This is how most of the amateurs are now 'learning' photography, by chimping - shoot & look down at the LCD. And they're doing it as fast as they can, shooting 10 frames a second.
Conversely, as we revert back into history, photographers had to fully understand their equipment & film. They methodically created photographs, taking minutes to prep instead of seconds taken today. Partly to blame is technology and the remainder may be the shorter attention span of the more recent generations. People want results, now, then they're off to the next thing.
It's up to us to teach today's/tomorrow's photographers how to slow down and actually 'think' before pressing the shutter. Ironically, few will actually understand and/or have the patience to really learn the art, but that percentage isn't likely too far from what it was before digital (based on the ratio of those entering the market).
It is somewhat frightening to predict where photography is going and it's future impact on society, not only from 'stills' but also from ever-expanding video.
- Kelly Shipp
www.kellyshipp.com
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