Silhouette of Life
I find it particularly interesting just how sensitive our cognition is to shapes. All we need do in this case is to see a silhouette, and we know it is a tree. More experience informs the brain this is also an Arbutus tree. I will not belabour the point regarding the psychology behind recognition, rather acknowledge its presence.
Next time you are out on some small adventure, or even a walk through a different place, take note of your amazing ability to recognize shapes for what they are. Perhaps it is a trek through a forest, or a place you have not previously visited. Try photographing shapes in favour of other elements like composition, color, and texture. It can be a fun photographic exercise.
Silhouette of Life
I find it particularly interesting just how sensitive our cognition is to shapes. All we need do in this case is to see a silhouette, and we know it is a tree. More experience informs the brain this is also an Arbutus tree. I will not belabour the point regarding the psychology behind recognition, rather acknowledge its presence.
Next time you are out on some small adventure, or even a walk through a different place, take note of your amazing ability to recognize shapes for what they are. Perhaps it is a trek through a forest, or a place you have not previously visited. Try photographing shapes in favour of other elements like composition, color, and texture. It can be a fun photographic exercise.