Well on day 16 I finally found out what the hardest part of this project is. It isn't shooting a photo that I like everyday. It is shooting a photo that I will like today and tomorrow… What do I mean?
Usually when I use my "real" camera I won't edit any photos until a few days later. The theory behind this is so that I can remove some of the emotional attachment from when I created the photo. Because of this emotional attachment a lot of my photos look like winners on day 1 but a week later they look like losers.
Today, I like this photo. Yes, I included that arm in the foreground on purpose. Tomorrow I am not so confident…
I process photos in a similar fashion. Unless it's an event, like a photowalk, I usually won't get to a photo for days, maybe weeks or months sometimes. He he. This is a cool one. Makes me curious as to what has this guy so fascinated.
For sure +Mark Esguerra I think it is best to wait when possible. The "heat of the moment" messes with your vision and ability to make decisions.
He was looking at the amazing view of Tokyo from the Yurikamome train. I am sure an experienced Tokyoite like yourself has had a few rides on it
Agreed +andrew holian. I used to process most to all photos from a trip right away, but learned that I ended up processing a lot of those shots in the same manner. Stepping away not only helps me get a clearer unbiased view of it, but I also tend to learn just a bit more that'll help in processing a shot. And yup, I know that Yurikamome for sure! He he. I just wish I could get over there for the snow.
アンドリュー、英語はほとんどわからないんだけれど、男性の表情と視線を良くとらえてますね;)
But… what if the emotion behind the shot matters? I find most of my best work is done when I process near shooting… because I more accurately and vividly express the emotion I had during the shot.
Perfect shot BTW.
+Jason Arney maybe it depends on your attachment to the subject but for me I try to separate myself as much as possible. I try to look at it from POV of a 3rd party and see if the photo still "works". It isnt really possible but I try anyways.
Uemura-san, thanks. I like his expression too
Guess that approach isn't something I've yet reached. Still looking for a way to put me into each.