BE THERE / BE HERE

Good photographs are not made siting in your armchair reading Facebook

BE THERE / BE HERE

Text and Photo by Richard Guimond ©2015

The first rule of photography always was: ''BE THERE''. Lot of people wouldn't take photographs because of the impossibility for them to ''be there''. To that, I want to object then in this case '''BE HERE'' exactly where you are; look around you there is a world that belongs to you, that surround you and that is worth exploiting.

The first step is BE AWARE of your environment; let yours inside radar work; seeking form light texture, pre-visualizing events. The next sight could be already just under your nose or at your feet ....or behind you!

Then also remember the Boy Scouts' motto ''ALWAYS READY/BE PREPARED'' have your gear ready, close by I never left home without it even if it just your cell phone camera. It's useless to be at.... let say ''the next UFO landing'' if you do not have your camera with you.

And the last thing is drop the computer, drop Face Book get you camera, move your a*s and GET OUT . But do not be shy to Show us the result SHARE YOUR PICT, be proud of your work 'cause work it is !

Stove and saucer Beloeil, Québec. Photo by Richard Guimond © 2014 20140419 0285

Reviews

[andrew mitchell]

How true expect the unexpected if you venture outside!

[R Smith]

very true Richard, there is a world of activity all around even at home and that UFO landing would be my moment supreme, excellent advice :)

[Richard Guimond]

HEY GUYS

iT'S SUMMER IN TWO DAYS ...F**K FACEBOOK ! GO PLAY OUTSIDE! ..AND DO NOT FORGET YOUR CAMERA !

[B]

i love that
Richard that is so cool

I never leave home without my camera
i hate social media outlets
sucks
Love this piece
Filled with energy