Is Photography art

Is Photography art? This is often another so-called hot topic with photographers. I know it seems as if I hit a lot of hot topic buttons but it is often to help photographers, me included, to think more deeply about their photography. The first thing I think we need to decide in answering the question …

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Keeping up

My last post seemed to cause quite a stir in a forum or two. We talked about mediocrity. This time I will talk about keeping up. I recently watched a video interview with Joel Grimes, www.joelgrimes.com . During the interview Joel mentioned how many times he has “re-invented” himself during his 30+ years as a professional …

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Mediocrity in Photography

It seems as if mediocrity is the ‘in’ thing. So many times we accept mediocre food, mediocre service, mediocre performance of our staff. Heck we often reward mediocre performance. If you have ever been in a management position how many times have you pondered over a really important task that needed detailed attention and thought, …

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Thoughts on composition and color

I just finished reading a blog of another photographer and acquaintance http://foxdenimages.blogspot.com/ . In her post she talks about combining black and white and color images for some interesting effects, I would suggest going and reading it as well. This is a topic I have thought about a lot lately and even talked to some friends about …

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Developing a style

What is a personal style? Dictionary.com defines style as; a particular kind, sort, or type, as with reference to form, appearance, or character. Personal is defined as; of, pertaining to, or coming as from a particular person; individual; private. There are “mainstream” styles, “trendy” styles, and the “personal” styles. A personal style would then be a style …

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Is Photography art Keeping up Mediocrity in Photography Thoughts on composition and color Developing a style

Welcome Page

Welcome to Photorambling

Welcome to the Photorambling blog site. This site is a collection of tips, techniques and opinions about photography.

There are many blog and web sites dedicated to tutorials on how to edit your photos or how to do this and that after the capture, but few on inspiring growth as a photographer. While I may offer a tip or tutorial from time to time my main focus is to get others to do some self-reflection and evaluation. Many people will disagree with me but I feel that most anyone can become a great photographer and artist given the proper guidance, support and inspiration. This is what I wish to bring with this web site.