(Sony A55) The other day I approached a kid with my camera and he asked, "What's so special about photography?" He is a 10 year old and his ability to point out the gist of the question should be admired.
So, what's so special about photography? And what actually are we learning in photography?
There is no canned, simple or uniform answer for either question, which must be considered in the right context. But these two fundamental questions are for all photographers to ponder on. To me, on the first question, photography is interesting as it can capture the nature of things and, more importantly, that of mankind. But what is special about photography goes beyond the captured images. An image itself reflects how well the photographer can see and understand such natures. The more insightful a photographer becomes, the better the images will be. Therefore, philosophically speaking, the advancement in the art of photography hinges on the breakthrough from the "non-understanding" of oneself. After having fully penetrated one's motives, convictions and attitudes, one can know the world and others from the most crucial, more insightful and thought-provoking perspectives. When these perspectives are reflected in a space between light and no light, the images become uniquely intriguing.
That's what photography is so special to me.
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