Category: Photos

Scent of summer honeysuckle

Scent of summer honeysuckle
Mixed with early morning dew
Stimulating all my senses
Cannot e’er compete with you

Walk with me in moonlight’s splendour
Where the honeysuckle grows
Watch the sunrise o’er the mountain
Bathing all in tender glow

Let us listen to the chorus
Of the morning birds in song
Singing out of love’s contentment
Oh may our love last that long

And, as all the world is stirring
Let us simply slip away
To our restful, peaceful garden
Till the morning turns to day

Oh, my love, may you feel comfort
In my arms may you find bliss
Sleep, awhile, in summer’s dawning
There to dream of love’s first kiss

Cameras Don’t Take Photos

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

Cameras don’t take photos

I was at a friend’s wedding in my early 20’s, chatting to the official photographer while we awaited the bride. I commented that I wanted to save up enough money to replace my little Kodak Instamatic with a camera more like his. All he said, at first, was:

Cameras don’t take photos

I was shocked until he added:

People do.

He made the point that having a better camera will not improve your photos. Then he expanded his advice

Taking good photos is about composition and lighting. Learn to take good photos with your little Instmatic first. Then, when you’re happy with them, buy the best camera you can afford.

It was good advice that I transferred to the rest of my life. Learn to use what you have to the best of your ability. Then buy the best that you can afford.

It’s saved me a lot of money over the years.