image

Canon EOS 5D Mark IICanon EF 24–70mm f/2.8L USM47 sec. at f/16, ISO 100March 20, 2011

CHAPTER 5

The “Gimme” Shot

“To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.”

— BILL BRYSON

What Exactly Is the “Gimme Shot”?

The impetus of the Gimme Shot came from a common sentiment that my friends and I experienced in the form of visual fatigue—some might call it boredom—which was a result of immersing ourselves in the same environment for too long. I suspect that you may know what I’m talking about. ...

Get The Visual Palette now with the O’Reilly learning platform.

O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.