It amazes me I still look for how many comments or visits there are to my images. When I look at stats I am setting expectations and that is not what I want to do. My hope is that my images will say something to me and others, to move me and others. I shoot because I cannot shoot. There is something inside urging me to look for images and every so often being pleased with the results. Darn those expectations. Hope everyone enjoys their weekend!
10 Comments
Earl
First, beautiful photo, Monte.
The curse and blessing is we’re never satisfied…there’s alway that better photo out there. 🙂
But, this is certainly not unique to photography. I believe it just the way mankind is wired.
Monte Stevens
So, we’re all wired. Well, that explains it. I am aware that we all do it or have done it. I do not want to evaluate my photos on those stats. I’ve also come to realize some images I like do not seem to draw comments and some I’m not to excited about do draw comments. Thanks, Earl!!!
Paul
Beautiful shot, Monte. I want to visit The Badlands. I hope, sincerely, to be able to make another visit out your way and do Colorado and points north. Then, we can spend some more time and get out the tripods. 😀
Monte Stevens
That would be awesome. The badlands aren’t that far away. We can include the Black Hills as well. John has posted images of Toadstool which I’d like to see and is almost on the way to the Badlands.
Paul
Sweet! Next time I’ll fly, rather than drive. 😉 That way, I’ll be all chipper and ready to go.
Monte Stevens
It will be fun.
Mark
This image brings back some childhood memories of a family trip we took out to the badlands. I am not sure why I haven’t been back there, it is a really interesting place.
I guess if we were fully satisfied, we would lose some of that desire that keeps drawing us out there.
Monte Stevens
Yes, the bug keeps asking me to shoot. And, it’s not just for the experience of being there but the challenge to bring back a technically good image. I guess I strive for both, improve my skills as a photographer and my skills as a story teller.
Cedric Canard
Gorgeous scenery. As Mark points out, desires and expectations may well be what drives us. Who knows? In any case I’ve never been disappointed by any of your images. This one has me imagining Mars in the (future) early stage of terra-forming. Talk about your photo moving me, it’s moved me to another planet. Not bad for someone who’s questioning his creative abilities 😉
Thanks for the ride.
Monte Stevens
And, thank you for the reassurance. Glad you enjoyed the ride to Mars!