It is indeed difficult to both get used to a new camera and to find a theme. I know I struggle with that all the time, so I let my gut guide me with no preconceived ideas. May not be the best approach, but it takes the pressure off and lets me enjoy just photographing whatever catches my eye.
Nice shots by the way. I especially like Casa del Musica and Lunch in Gaia.
I think many of these photos are pretty good actually! But the humility to talk about an attempt do something—without feeling entirely satisfied with the attempt—is definitely a good thing, and makes for an interesting read. In the hyper competitive world of maximum transparency, one gets a bit tired of everything being über polished, everyone being on the top of their game and everything being fodder for a turbocharged portfolio.
It is indeed difficult to both get used to a new camera and to find a theme. I know I struggle with that all the time, so I let my gut guide me with no preconceived ideas. May not be the best approach, but it takes the pressure off and lets me enjoy just photographing whatever catches my eye.
Nice shots by the way. I especially like Casa del Musica and Lunch in Gaia.
And thank you so much for the mention!! :)
Great to see Porto through your eyes! I used to go to. Lello with my grand father and it was a normal book shop. thanks Neil!!
Thanks Rui. For Lello, I think we have to blame Harry Potter https://www.saltinourhair.com/portugal/livraria-lello-porto/
I think many of these photos are pretty good actually! But the humility to talk about an attempt do something—without feeling entirely satisfied with the attempt—is definitely a good thing, and makes for an interesting read. In the hyper competitive world of maximum transparency, one gets a bit tired of everything being über polished, everyone being on the top of their game and everything being fodder for a turbocharged portfolio.
Thanks! Yes, failure can be more stimulating than polished success. The real test is when I try to do the next photo essay.
Many thanks for the mention. Chuffed to be in such great company.
Now I've gone down a rabbit-hole of watching you and Malcolm chatting about street photography. Great stuff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX2Hm5LdTQ0
Really enjoyed that conversation. And Street Level is a class operation.