Re: [Leica] Theory and practice (slightly long, but on topic ;)

[Donal Philby <donalphilby@earthlink.net>]

Martin V. Howard wrote:
> 
> In trying to learn photography again, I've discovered something very
> interesting: I know a fair amount of compositional theory, but I find
> that the best pictures I take are ones where I haven't thought too much
> about the composition, but just taken the picture.

Martin,

Most professional writers read a lot.  Interestingly, many of my
professional associates often know little about the history of
photography.  Yet knowing the history, knowing many images that move you
gives you visual vocabulary, a library, if you will, of experience and
ways to express.  Best is not following the "rules," but having the
rules buried deep in your foundation.

donal
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