My intention in the posts that I offered in this thread were to encourage everyone to think/visualize outside the box, which in this case turns out to be a camera.
I've taught classes in landscape and wildlife photography and always encouraged folks to do the same thing; i.e., get creative and look for different ways to portray the subject at hand, whether it's a heron or the Grand Canyon. Many stock images tend to be flat at times and there's often no apparent attempt at creativity.
Today's digital photography makes it possible to get superb photos without getting too deeply involved with lenses, tripods, special lighting, etc., and most importantly, spending money that you could set aside for GAS attacks. :wink:
Again, the beauty of digital is that you can shoot your way into excellent photos by practicing, just as you might eventually nail that F chord or a certain song you've been working on forever. The world is your studio and there's really no magic that you can't create for yourself. I'm blown away by some of the guitar photos here, so we all have something to shoot for, but make your pics your own.
Read your owner's manual to learn how your particular camera works. You can leave the setting on A(utomatic) or you can experiment with different apertures, shutter speeds, ISOs,
ad nauseum. But most of all, be creative. Look for different ways to do the same thing and challenge yourself to get better (loads of guitar analogies here).
With best wishes for all, in all your endeavors, be they musical or photographic.
It's all good,
Joe
