CHASING CLOUDS
Always wonder about the rules of photography.
Do I follow the rules in photography?
To be frank I never followed the rules of photography, though I am aware of the various rules.
All that I do is just click the moment before it becomes a Past.
I don’t have time to remember or check or follow the rules of photography when I am supposed to capture a particular moment that according to me is worth clicking.
Agree. Rules are important and I am aware that they are time tested rules and add to the value & beauty
These rules are perfect to follow if you have all the time available in this world.
But in these days of the action-packed world, I feel helpless to be strict with the rules. (in the photography world)
“Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk” Edward Weston
In my case rules come into action in post-processing!
My friends, do you remember and follow the rules of photography…every time you press the shutter button?
Please give your honest opinion.
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RISE THEN SHINE
“There are no rules. Just follow your heart” Robin Williams
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Take care, my friend.
Namaste 🙏🙏🙏
Philo
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This post is part of Tina Schell’s LAPC #197 The rule of thirds photo challenge
Philosophy Through Photography 
I am not aware of any rules nor I think I can follow as you said,’ capture before the moment become past’. 😀
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Thank you Kritika.
I can understand.
For professionals it’s do or die I guess.
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Great selections.
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Thank you John.
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Great shot of the airplane. I love Edward Weston’s quote. I don’t normally have time to think of composition, rules… 🙂
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Thank you Amy.
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Well Philo, I surely did not mean to suggest we should stop and think about a rule before pressing the shutter!!! And of course post -processing is always an option. Familiarity with multiple approaches to composing an image simply gives us a sense of what works and why. By all means, having fun and capturing what appeals to us is by far the most important perspective on photography!! On that we definitely agree.
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Oh! Tina Schell, I never meant to talk about the rules negatively.
My apologies.
This post was written on a lighter note.
I should have mentioned a disclaimer.
Could not agree with what you said about the multiple approaches and knowing the subject better and having fun at the same time.
My idea was to elicit a response from the participants about whether they followed the rules while taking a photograph. (Just a curious question)
Thank you so much for understanding.
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Philo, I think after a while a “rule” becomes something we automatically do. Whether we do it when we are taking the picture or in post, it’s still instinctive. Oh, I loved your images, especially the plane. Take care!
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100% agree with you.
Once we strictly start following the rules …it becomes a habit and an automatic response even without we being aware.
Thank you Anne Sandler.
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lol. Amen. This was awesome. In all honestly. I just joined and shot for a long time, then discovered I needed glasses. But I DO love to edit. Its a fun hobby for me. Loved this response to the challenge. lol. Donna.
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Thank you Donna.
I understand the theme.
I just wanted to interact with the participants and elicit their views as to whether they really keep it in mind rule of thirds every time.
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Hi, Philo. Actually, I didn’t realize I was following any rules, until I was reading an article on composition and the author mentioned questions you should ask yourself before clicking the shutter! I think after a while, it becomes automatic.
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Thank you Pattimoed.
Agree.
Practice makes a man perfect…and things become routine
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Lovely choices – and yes, rules are fun to know about – but not being a slave to follow.
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Thank you AC for your thoughts.
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Philo, I really like your pictures. I think you made a good point about rules and backed it up with two great quotes. Interestingly, when looking through my pictures for this topic I realized in most cases I did not consciously follow the rules. But do tend to make occasional adjustments when cropping.
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Thank you Sylvia Bacon.
And special thanks for not misunderstanding my concept and purpose of my post.
Simply I wished to know how many of you think of rules when you are engrossed in clicking.
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I’ve always been interested in photography, how I wish I have the talent
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Welcome to world of photography.
Nothing is impossible my friend.
No need for any great skill.
Just follow your passion.
Things will come automatically.
Please start clicking!
And happy clicking my friend 👍👍👍
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