You might ask why I spend so much effort reiterating that the
photograph is not the subject matter.
In my opinion, the answer is very simple; it is the first step from being a picture
taker to being a photographer. It is an extremely difficult step to take
because for most it requires a complete change of thinking about what a photograph
is or what a photograph can be. I think that if you want to enjoy more of
photography than the verisimilitude it is the first step that you have to take.
It’s like going from reading We Three and Scottie
to reading War and Peace.
As always, my disclaimer: there is nothing wrong with enjoying the
verisimilitude. Capturing a sharp, well composed, properly exposed photograph can be
quite satisfying. I am still pleased when I do. However, I am not thrilled; that requires finding myself in my photograph.
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