The most interesting aspect of photography is that you are able to make decisions. Those decisions greatly impact how your photo turns out: anywhere from unforgettable to mediocre, or worse. But the taking of good photos can be learned, just as one learns to play a musical instrument – through patience, practice, and commitment. The rewards are great. You may find yourself out in your backyard at midnight taking a picture of the stars. You may capture a fleeting moment that becomes a lasting treasure.
“If you can’t make an interesting picture of the whole scene or object, let a small part of it symbolize the rest.”
“Don’t try to get everything sharp in your landscapes. The eye doesn’t see things that way so there’s no need to force the camera to do it. Distant objects should appear softer than foreground objects. And watch the foreground particularly. It should be somewhat dark and not too fussed up with eye-catching details.” ~ Aaron Sussman, The Amateur Photographer’s Handbook, published 1973
Location: Langley, British Columbia
Date: Winter 1989
Source: Pentax ME Super with Kodacolor 125 ASA film
