Anticipation of the Decisive Moment
“Pleasure is found first in anticipation, later in memory.” ― Gustave Flaubert
When we analyse The Decisive Moment, we need to think about
Looking for Layers
“The mind is a complex and many-layered thing.” ― J.K. Rowling.
Street Photography is at its best when it challenges us to
The Meaning of Life
“The Meaning of Life is to find your gift. The Purpose of Life is to give it away.” ― Pablo Picasso
If you Google The Meaning of Life you will find the number
The Beauty of Bokeh
“Never be so focused on what you’re looking for, that you overlook the thing you actually find.” ― Ann Patchett
When I first saw the beauty of Bokeh in films and photography, I wanted to know
Our Emotional Filter
“We are not moved by reasons, but by emotions.” ― Bangambiki Habyarimana
Why do we have an emotional filter and what purpose does it serve?… In an uncertain
On Creating Emphasis
“I believe in intuitions and inspirations…I sometimes FEEL that I am right. I do not KNOW that I am.” ― Albert Einstein
Emphasis is simply where your eye lands first in an image..
On Characters vs Storytelling
On Storytelling… “I always start with characters rather than with a plot, which many critics would say is very obvious from the lack of plot in my films – although I think they do
Authenticity vs Originality
On Authenticity.. “Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs
The Truth will set you Free
“The Truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable”. -Unknown
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