----- Original Message ----- From: "Shel Belinkoff"
Subject: Re: PESO: Automaton
Bill, this is pretty durned good advice. I'd add to it by suggesting that
the batteries be removed from that K1000 and that a spot meter be
incorporated into the program. In fact, go out some days without a camera
and just use a spot meter, metering highlights and shadows of a scene.
IOW, get to know the light and how it can be used in composition.
Remember, you're photographing light.
Also, save every negative, even the crap. Not only for learning what's
bad, but because somewhere down the line you may learn some skills or
techniques that will help you turn the crap into something uniquely
interesting.
Also, I strongly suggest getting a copy of "On Being a Photographer," and
reading through it several times. http://www.lenswork.com/obp.htm
Find a subject that interests you and photograph it until your fingers
hurt. Shoot it from every conceivable angle and in different light. Do
the same thing with a subject that doesn't interest you so much. Make it
interesting!
