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Photography is a wonderful way to capture the world. It is an instant art form that far from being simple and straightforward, needs care and precission to get the best out of it. However, the science of it all is there for us to bend depending on our needs at the time and I like that individual aspect of it. I find it exciting and challenging. And yes, instinct is the greatest allie that a photographer can have. Funny thing is it's the joy of taking the picture that thrills me most. Sometimes I find motivating myself to get on with the processing a bit difficult, but nonetheless important in the scheme of things.
I don't usually shoot manual myself. I have always shot in Aperture Value mode so that I have complete control over depth of field. Most cameras these days have incredibly precise metering systems unlike the days when one had hand held meters and no choice but to manually enter the info into the camera. I think many photographers today choose manual because that is what they have been used to. But with different metering patterns and quick control of compensation levels I don't feel there is any gain in doing it all by hand these days. Each to his own though. Nice chat.
Cheers...Keith
Cheers
Keith
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