Try using just a single prime lens for a while, and try to compose and crop
in the viewfinder (versus the darkroom) too. Nothing radical; something
between 35mm and 85mm. Did this a while back and it makes one really think
about point of view, perspective and composition. Also had to get
ingenious a few times and got an unusual perspective instead of the
standard fare. You have to work for each shot. If things are moving
quickly you have to "be there" . . . anticipating the action and prepared
beforehand. You also get to know the lens very well. It's probably why
some photo instructors insist on beginners only using a 50mm for a while.
You can't do everything (anything?), but you would also be surprised at
what you can do with just one lens.
-- John
At 16:25 4/24/00 , Dirk Wright wrote:
>>From: Ken Norton
>>
>>> I get a kick out of some people's idea of a "bare bones outfit."
>Shoot,
>>> many of these bare bones outfits is bigger than my entire kit. Not
>that
>>> I'm complaining or anything... I've been there done that and
>destroyed a
>>> lot of stuff through the years to get to the minimal kit that I have
>now.
>>>
>>I thought "bare bones" meant one camera and one lens!
>>
>
>Actually that is a very good excercise in learning to "see."
>
>Be seeing you.
>
>
>Dirk Wright
>
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