Photo Wiz....NOT

The top two pictures were taken back to back this past Saturday morning with two different camera settings. Both pictures are untouched. The camera did all the work and all I had to do was point and pull the trigger.

I continue to be amazed at how much better photography is since the invention of the digital camera. Hard to believe what you had to go through just a few years ago to get even one good picture out of a roll of 12, 24 or even 36. I can recall numerous times taking a roll of 36 pictures, sending them off to be developed and then being disappointed when they came back a few days later with maybe a handful of decent pictures out of the entire batch. Now you can take as many shots as you want of the same thing and instantly see the results. Take 10 or 20  if you want and keep the best one while culling out all the shots that are less than standard. It's just too doggone easy. Makes me wonder why we hire professionals to take pictures for us at weddings and events like that. I guess I actually know the answer to that now that I think about it, but dang it! 

All that said, anyone who can push a button down while holding the camera steady can take good pictures. I do suppose there's skill involved in knowing what might make a good picture to begin with and when is the right time to push down on the shudder release. Also, understanding the affect of lighting is something not everyone takes time to consider I suppose.

Ok, I guess we still need professional photographers from time to time. But now more than anytime in the history of the camera, the difference between a professional photographer and all the rest of us, is not really all that much in my opinion. I think patience is a big key along with being at the right place at the right time. Also, it helps if you're able to visualize as a picture, what you see through the camera lens before you push the button. If not, you may just end up with a picture of the sky and the ground with a few trees in between-not that there's anything wrong with that.

I may hear back from a highly skilled photographer or two who might disagree with my assessment of taking pictures...and that's alright. I'll keep you posted.....