Just want to give up.

13 years 1 month ago #46669 by B02 B05
You ever sometimes get the feeling you just want to stop taking pictures, because either you are simply bored with it or no matter how many pictures you take, nothing seems to come out right (even when you do understand photography and your camera).

I get like that sometimes. Anyone else ever feel that way?


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13 years 1 month ago #46671 by IO0R
I remember those days when I was first learning photography. It seemed no matter how hard I tried, nothing worked. I did take a break. I think I was stressing too much on trying to get it correct the first time around, instead of just taking my time to learn photography, how to shoot etc...


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13 years 1 month ago #46680 by hawkfly
I really have that issue during the winter time.


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13 years 1 month ago - 13 years 1 month ago #46731 by effron
"Just walk away, there's been too much violence, too much pain. Walk away, and put an end to the horror.".....The Humongous

Why so serious?
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13 years 1 month ago #46810 by Mike eats photos
Don't give up. Maybe take a break, but never give up.


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13 years 1 month ago #46833 by Mosca
Don't make too much of a big deal about it. You are in charge. If you don't want to take pictures, so what, life is beautiful. If you do, life is also beautiful. Stress free and no pictures is far better than all stressed out about having to use your camera.

Regarding everything coming out wrong: again, it's not the end of the world. Things happen. Take different pictures another day, and remember what you messed up last time. I've spent a whole day taking pictures at ISO 6400 in bright sunlight, I've shot high speed action with the focus set on single shot, I shot an entire set with the white balance wrong and in jpg (don't ask), I've gone on vacation and forgotten to load or pack memory cards, and the battery charger. Whatever, I'm still breathing.

Every day on this side of the dirt is a good one, pictures are just extras.


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13 years 1 month ago #46908 by Henry Peach
It's hard to force inspiration. Better to try something new or different for a while. You can always pick up the camera again.
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13 years 1 month ago #46918 by Baydream
Check out Jonathan Ellerby, PhD

jonathanellerby.com

He has a book on "Inspiration Deficit Disorder" and is on FB.

Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
fineartamerica.com/profiles/john-g-schickler.html?tab=artwork

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13 years 1 month ago #46959 by photobod
Never in a million years, to put down my camera would be like severing a hand, I would marry my camera if I could, at least it wouldnt screw me out of all my money :beerbang: :beerbang: :beerbang: :beerbang: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :toocrazy: :toocrazy: :toocrazy: :toocrazy: :toocrazy:

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"A good photograph is one that communicate a fact, touches the heart, leaves the viewer a changed person for having seen it. It is, in a word, effective." - Irving Penn

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13 years 1 month ago #46969 by BigDave
And this is why we need a time-out from time to time. Or, just go for a walk with your camera at your side and not look for anything in particular. Let the light excite your creative mind!


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13 years 1 month ago #46988 by dlynskey
I don't depend on photography to put food on the table, so I only take pictures when I want to.


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13 years 1 month ago #46999 by Ziggy

dlynskey wrote: I don't depend on photography to put food on the table, so I only take pictures when I want to.


Same here, although it would be nice to make a few bucks. ;)


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13 years 1 month ago #47005 by Scotty
Shoot at a focal length in an enviroment you would not normally do.

When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.

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13 years 1 month ago #47082 by Joves
Well it can be from looking at your shots too soon. I never look at them when I upload them. I look at them when my mind isnt set on what I wanted when I shot it. But yeah it is easy to get disheartened at times. It is then that you need to either take a break or not put stress on yourself over the results and just enjoy the momment. We are our own worst critics and can easily drive ourselves away from doing what we love.


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13 years 1 month ago #47347 by Luis 1956
I have thought about giving up many times, but I keep reminding myself of how far I have come.


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