Reading this back I see this blog as a manifestoe of optimism , mental preparation and a evangelical belief in the senses that go beyond the five classical senses , the magic of the mind should not be underestimated , a photographers instinct / anticipation is a learnable skill , the more you use prediction skills the stronger they become , stop laughing and try this …
Take a pack of playing cards , shuffle them , attempt to predict the colour of each card before you turn it over , don’t guess , consider each decision as a deliberate action , most folk will beat the 50 / 50 odds first attempt but not by much , now for the spooky bit , following a break of 15 minutes try again and notice how your hit rate improves ?
A photographers instinct , prediction skills call them what you will are a real thing but you have to trust this side of your mind , anticipation paired with instinctive visualization is a learnable skill set that will change how you approach photography , these intangible elements are what fascinate me most within Street Photography , trusting in theories beyond the formal photographic principles is a rich area of exploration , are you brave enough to rely on “Something Else” ?
Don’t worry you won’t have to confess to your friends that your next “masterpiece” was actually inspired a dubious new age blog that you read at UK Street Photography , you can use your newly developed skills quietly and anonymously , a simple “Thank you” below will suffice …
Shape loose ideas of what your looking for , only then will you recognize the presence of the “Imagined” unrelated elements before they collide !
Don’t underestimate the magic of the mind , get in touch with yourself , life , light the universe and everything …
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If your blessed with a bit more time feel free to visit highlights from LIMBOLAND , my Another Day Off project , The State Of Britain series or The Testing Times pictures , they represent the most turbulent years in modern British history and ten years of my life…