Lesson 55. Stay Present
It’s a good time to talk about staying present. Stop chimping. I understand the desire for the feedback, and when you’re new at this you’re going to want to check your histogram or your composition. But the sooner you trust your technique and stop looking at the LCD, the sooner you’ll stop popping in and out of the moment.
Fuji XE-1, 14mm, 1/350 @ f/10, ISO 800Great moments are everywhere, and they happen when you least expect it. The more time you spend looking at your gear, the less time you spend being open to the moment.
I’ve seen it too many times to count, and I never know whether to laugh or cry. Students will ...
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