Eye Contact – Monte Stevens Photography Blog

“…it all comes down to the same thing. You can’t make anything happen, you just have to be ready when it does.”
Andrew Vachss

Some subjects cannot be posed. Our task is to be there and be patient with our subjects and ourselves.

6 Comments

July 6, 2011 at 5:37 pm

Terrific lesson. Thank you, thank you.

July 7, 2011 at 5:30 am

Great quote and photo, Monte.

Monte Stevens

July 7, 2011 at 5:52 am

Thanks, Paul and hope you are enjoying yourself!

July 7, 2011 at 4:58 pm

A view like this makes you wonder what was going on in that bug’s mind upon seeing a lens staring at it. 🙂

Monte Stevens

July 7, 2011 at 5:46 pm

Good question, Mark. Here’s a couple wild guesses. If there’s fear involved, then it’s probably wondering if the lens is loaded and are they about to meet their maker. If it’s seen 105mm macro lens before then it’s probably wanting me to hurry and press the shutter. It can only hold that smile for a short period of time before it no longer is natural. 🙂