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When it comes to photography, fear is a strong motivator, but often not in the right directions. There is a lot to be afraid of, and a lot to be intimidated by. You can be afraid of not being good enough, of not being as good as other photographers, of taking boring or irrelevant photos. You can be intimidated by the complex controls on your camera, flash, tripod, lens, filters, etc. You can be afraid to make mistakes, to look dumb, to not get any better. Starting websites, building portfolios, submitting to contests (and often losing) all can be intimidating and fear-inducing. Selling, teaching, sharing. The list goes on.
I won't tell you to not be afraid. I cannot, or rather you cannot help but be a bit afraid at times. It is natural. And that is what I will tell you, it's natural. All photographers experience some or all of those fears, worries and intimidations at some point in their career. If they tell you otherwise, they are full of it, self-deluded, crazy or some combination of the three. And that is one thing that separates photographers.
Fear motivates some to get better, it breeds frustration in others and they put their cameras away, often in exasperation, anxiety or disgust. But the best cure for that type of fear is a combination of time, practice and experience. Those three things will breed confidence.
So if you are a beginning photographer, like all of us once were, then yeah, that intimidation is natural, but stick with it and I promise it will eventually pass. It may take a while, but it will be on its merry way eventually.
Of course the fears we experience as beginners sometimes evolve as we become more seasoned. Sometimes they become more acute. The fear of failure, leading to an avoidance of experimentation is a common one. As a beginning photographer, you expect to make mistakes. As you acquire experience and knowledge you expect to not make mistakes.
All I will say to that is be thankful of your mistakes, you learn from them. Make as many as you possibly can, you will be a better photographer for it.
Getting over the intimidation of learning a camera gives way to the intimidation of marketing the photography you have learned to take. The intimidation of starting a business, approaching galleries, creating a website, printing a book.
When it comes to this point, there are generally two types of people, those who push forward despite their uncertainties and those who do not. But again, the point is, at some point we have all been uncertain.
And again, my advice is limited. But what I do have, I gladly offer. The best piece I think I have is to be happy with yourself as a photographer. Learn to appreciate and love and enjoy what you do with a camera. If you are at peace with your abilities as a photographer, then what others think of those abilities is secondary and not overly important. And trust me, no matter how good of images you make, there will always be people who really don't like them as well as people that really do. When it comes to that, it is just a matter of finding the latter and avoiding the former.
The interesting thing about being a beginning photographer is that it is all so fresh and new. There is so much territory to explore. I miss that period sometimes. So when I get to branch out into something I have never done before, like building a website, or printing a book, I avoid being intimidated by instead being excited at the opportunity to learn. I am not afraid to make mistakes, because I am already aware of the unavoidable fact that I will make them, and each mistake made will only make me that much better. I am not afraid of being rejected by contests because I understand that art is subjective. Some jurors will like my work and some won't, but as long as I like my work, then their opinions can remain just their opinions. I don't even fear the fact that I will only live long enough to take a finite number of photos, that sunsets 200 years from now are out of my reach. I instead choose to concentrate on those photos I can create.
But anyway, this carries on a bit long. It has just been a topic on my mind, particularly with the teaching I have done lately. I see a lot of anxiety and intimidation and worry. But it is natural, it is alright to be anxious and intimidated and worried at certain points. It does not make you any less of a photographer.
But how you deal with it can.
Image note:
I don't actually own a Lensbaby. Nifty product but they don't make one for the cameras I would prefer to use it on, so I made my own a while back. Took it on this trip to San Fran. I could be afraid that the technique is a bit gimmicky and avoid it. But then if I did that, how would I ever learn how to surpass the gimmick and use the technique creatively?
Jesus replied, ‘Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.
Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.
‘All this I have spoken while still with you.
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
‘You heard me say, “I am going away and I am coming back to you.” (Bible: John 14, 23-28)
of people.
what if they identify me as strange, because they can't understand me?
i hide too much.
because when i try to blend, it doesn't work.
i feel most comfortable,
on top of mountains.
This is a breakwater/ jetty at Bicheno, east coast of Tasmania. The waves pound into this and create some spectacular walls of water, soaking anything that is on or near it.
Two kids (not mine!) decided to walk along it when it was in full action and experience a soaking!
I took this from afar with a 400mm lens from the shack that we were staying at, but was a little worried that the kids (only one in this photo, but the other wasn't far away) would get swept out. This kid was brave and just not afraid of mother nature.
The abandoned Wilson Church near Schuyler, Nebraska on a super clear and mild night in early February.
Shot with Canon EOS 400D + Canon 18-55mm
Location: Shopping Mall in Berlin Hohenschönhausen(not the main hall but a sideway which leads to a library)
"The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature."
-Annelies Marie Frank
(1929-1945)
in Het Achterhuis: Dagboekbrieven van 12 Juni 1942-1 Augustus 1944
Have a peaceful, relaxed Sunday!
You'r not afraid to try again , you'r just afraid of getting hurt for the same reason
Today is a special day for me .. I had so wonderful day (L)_(L) Thanks to someone <3
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Be Not Afraid……at the Mystic Realms Faire!
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لا اسمح بنسخ الصور أو حفظها أو استخدامها بأي طرق أخرى .. دون أخذ موافقتي والإذن مني .
Class 20 locomotives Nos. 20048 and 20205 pause at Hampton Loade station on the Severn Valley Railway with the 10:20 Kidderminster Town to Bridgnorth service on Monday 30th December 2024. The occasion was the SVR's Winter Diesel Day for 2024.
Afraid of Sunlight is the name of the critically acclaimed 1995 studio album by Marillion. It is also the title track.
This rabbit and other rabbits are living free in the mountains and they were absolutely not afraid. Happy and peaceful Easter to everbody
She wears her elegance well......this Demoiselle Crane.
Walking freely and not afraid of our clicking camera's, she was a pretty good model.
And I could approach her easily to capture her gorgeous eyes...
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Wishing everyone a wonderful day!
Church of Bethlehem in the Armenian neighborhood.
Not very famous, but beautiful church in Isfahan, Iran.
I’m afraid that you will be fed up with a series of strange pictures uploaded lately. So I will add historical trivia today.
It was in the beginning of 17th century. Persian King Shah Abbas had Armenians come to Isfahan and they showed great talent for commercial and artistic activity. The name of Jolfa District in Isfahan comes from their hometown located near the border with Azerbaijan Republic. Armenians formed their own society based on Christian culture since Shah Abbas guaranteed them freedom of faith in the empire whose official religion was Islam.
The Scaly-breasted Munia at the Los Angeles Arboretum are becoming less skittish of the paparazzi. The guy in the rear gave me a long look but, as long as I remained still, he was happy to stay !! I believe this pair were perched on a Mulberry Bush near the Meadowbrook Section
If the living God is your refuge you'll never be shaken of what is coming. Even the terror night or the pestilence that may come...
the Lord will take care of those trust him truly in their hearts.
Have relationship with God and realize His mercies through Christ for us.
Psalm 18 : 1 - 3
"I love you, Lord, my strength.
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise,
and I have been saved from my enemies."
Read the entire Psalm 18
Don't be afraid of death;
be afraid of an unlived life.
You don't have to live forever,
you just have to live.
The Blackdown Hills Repair Café was launched in March 2018. Held on every other month in Hemyock the repair café is a popular event.
Electrical items, bicycles, clocks, watches, furniture, garden tools, computers, musical instruments, sewing machines, textiles and a knife and tool sharpening service. With a repair success rate of over 70%!
Not only can members of the public get items repaired instead of throwing them away, but the repair café also provides the community with a place where they can meet and enjoy a chat together. While they wait for their repair to take place, they can enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of home-made cake, or even a bacon sandwich!
One of the 30%
Some things are so old the only way to get parts is to make them - not always a financially viable solution.
Union Pacific 4014, the world's largest and most powerful steam locomotive passes through the former EJ&E tower (JB Tower) on the UP Geneva Subdivision as it goes to pickup more passenger cars that's parked next to the Metra West Chicago station.
I'm not afraid to take a stand
Everybody come take my hand
We'll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just let you know that, you're not alone
Holla if you feel that you've been down the same road
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Not Afraid - Eminem
Prout's Neck cliff walk - Scarborough, ME. Best viewed large.
Interested to know what people think of the tone...
Also posted at my blog.
-Added to the Cream of the Crop pool as my most favorited photo (got there in just one day too)