When I was very young, I already knew that music was not going to be a good subject for me. So I concentrated on my art, something I could do alone and enjoy myself, even if no one else liked what I had done.
In high school, I took all the art classes I could, and enjoyed each project. Just the ability to create something with my own hands is important to me. This is evident in my sewing projects and other interests I have tried in my life.
This ability has become apparent in my photography. finding a pleasing arrangement of colors, and focusing on a subject while making the background subtle. I enjoy playing with my photographs and trying different processes to see what makes the picture more appealing.
I have taken some online classes in Adobe Photoshop and this gives me plenty of opportunities to try different hues, lighting, intensity of colors, and filters. So many techniques can be used, but a good photograph only needs fine tuning.
I don’t remember much from my high school classes as they were 50 years ago, but I think I have an ability to see a pleasing opportunity for a “Kodak Moment.” My children and grandchildren as well-trained and when I
say “Kodak Moment,” they know it is time for a picture. Now if I could just stop the car when ever I see the opportunity, that would be even better. But many times, the moment is gone resulting in a missed picture.
Online classes have given me a base knowledge, but there is so much to see, learn and put to work, that I will probably never stop working toward achieving a good or great picture. That gives me lots to look forward to, as there is so much beauty in nature and life. I will need many hard drives to save my pictures as I continue on my quest for pictures to enjoy.