Comments on: Why Are We So Compelled?

By: Walter H

Walter H — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:56:39 +0000

I am the opposite of Phillipe, After 20+ years of Guitars,with small mixture of photography, I realized that some dreams have to be given up, it’s not going to happen in a million years without real talent. One will always be copying others. I accept the fact that I have no real talent with a guitar even tho I have played with several bands and can play several songs, (but not my own.) People say I’m O.K. on guitar, but they rave about the few Photographs I take, and tell me I have a great eye. So i stepped away from the guitar and looked at my pictures, and my own desires. One can wish to choose his or her talent in life, but real talent is given to you from creation, I have the talent to see good pictures, I am a photographer because that is the talent that was Given to me .
I am much happier and relaxed now, and I love photography.

By: What’s Your Favorite F-Number?

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By: Mark Peters

Mark Peters — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:50:14 +0000

Hmmmmm? What a great question. Well, for me, I have always been into the arts and music since I was kid. So I think it was just the next natural expression for me to explore. I really just got into photography about 3 years ago. I wanted to get into the art of photography but thought it was so cumbersome with film. With the new digital age I can get instant gratification! I guess what compels me is the fact that I enjoy creating. The creative process is so much fun from start to finish. I am also a graphic artist and tend to always, in some way, post-process my images. I can't seem to take a shot and then just hang it on the wall. I think any decent amateur can do that. I want to look at art. So that's what I try and produce, a piece of art that I or someone else would be interested in looking at and say "that's pretty cool. I haven't seen that before. I rarely think about what compels me to do what I do. I just do it. Great question.

By: Phillip

Phillip — Sun, 31 May 2009 20:10:55 +0000

oop’s, I should have typed, I am with D, Travis North on this one, good question, and a good answer.

My apologies, I initially read your name as Dr Travis North.

By: Phillip

Phillip — Sun, 31 May 2009 20:06:25 +0000

I am with the Doctor on this one, good question, and a good answer.

By: Diety

Diety — Mon, 25 May 2009 12:58:35 +0000

I just love to have a reminder of my past. Love to go through my old pictures and just think about about those times… I guess I could never make a living out of it.

By: Zalexandra

Zalexandra — Sat, 23 May 2009 18:27:07 +0000

It’s not about the result, it’s about the process, where the final result, a photo, is just a tool to remember how cool it was to finally make that perfect shot.
well, at least for me

By: corina

corina — Thu, 21 May 2009 14:57:52 +0000

Just my two cents here…
photography helps me to tell a story better,
let’s me share w/others something they may have missed (details, a moment, a look, etc).
And it’s fun to try to figure out what makes ‘the shot’

By: Leslie Davis

Leslie Davis — Thu, 21 May 2009 06:01:15 +0000

That’s an important question to think about. Thanks for asking…!!

As for me… I haven’t begun. But I am just beginning as I got my EOS 40D this week and next I’m going in for a lens. I’m planning to go through the process step by step.

The reason I’m interested in photography is because I have not seen many photographers around my area who make a difference in the look of portraits, weddings or parties. I want to get into it & let people know that there’s quality & service out here. Its a long process and I need to be patient – I know..!! But art & photography has always been my passion. So I’m going for it.

By: Jonathan Enns

Jonathan Enns — Wed, 20 May 2009 20:17:19 +0000

@ Peter: Haha its true! Though I don’t know if I would believe in the theology of the Exorcist lol!

Christ power (How he changed my life) compells me!