Missing the ShowA few years ago we went on a family vacation to Arizona. We visited the Grand Canyon on a cold April day. My husband, a studio photographer, wanted to go back at sunset to take some pictures. When we got there, there were dozens of other people there with the same idea. Cameras and tripods were everywhere, lined up, waiting for the perfect shot. Dick just laughed and said to me, “They’re missing the show. Their pictures will be boring and flat. The real show is in the opposite direction.” He grabbed his tripod and headed in the opposite direction, waiting for the sun to break. As it did, we watched the most glorious scene! The colors were exquisite. When I walked back to see the ho-hum scene the crowd was photographing, it made me really appreciate his talent.
Here’s what was on the other side and compare mine to his!!! Remember, we were within yards from each other, but facing in opposite directions.
April 10th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
What a difference. Just about anyone can be a photographer, but it takes something special to be an artist.