Reflection Week 9

Christian

            I just realized that we are now more than halfway done with the 20 Percent Time Project. I feel as if I have improved my knowledge of the camera and its functions greatly. As far as the actual pictures go, I see small improvement, but I know that the actual pictures are something that is developed, not learned. You can read yourself to your grave on how to capture the perfect shot, but from what I experienced, it’s a gut feeling. The photographer has to feel the shot and be able to use their knowledge on the functions of the camera to get that perfect shot. Nature photographers are the most interesting photographers because they actually interact with the elements in order to get that perfect shot. They camouflage themselves, hide themselves, or camp out in a specific place for a few days, waiting for something special to happen, and photograph it.