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spacer · 06-27-2011, 08:41 PM

I like to share my experiences, and don't always have someone along. Taking a good photograph is a way to "save" a slice of what I was seeing, so I can share it later.
Of course, that doesn't always work well, depending on whether I'm flying, canoeing, hunting
or whatever... but I still take a P&S along even then.

wwwmorrell · 06-27-2011, 10:16 PM

Because I can.

I know, I know, its been said before, but true.

yeatzee · 06-27-2011, 11:34 PM

Im shocked no one has said this yet.....

I love photography because im good at it

no in all seriousness we naturally love things we have a knack for. Thus I love photography

obviously there are other reasons...... (some of which involve my other passions like for example bugs. Photography enables me to get an entirely impossible view of them in all their glory with detail our eyes could never pick up.)

I am not part of the group who thinks their photographs are a form of art, I don't believe any of my shots are. I Still love this overly expensive hobby though!!

Mike Cash · 06-27-2011, 11:51 PM

What does this have to do with "Pentax DSLR Discussion"?

conradj · 06-28-2011, 01:12 AM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

What does this have to do with "Pentax DSLR Discussion"?

... Just every time i pick the thing up and switch it on.

GeneV · 06-28-2011, 01:41 AM

I love visual art, sometimes have things to say and I can't draw worth a damn.

MPrince · 06-28-2011, 02:49 PM

I have no choice.

The voices in my head tell me to shoot people.

BUT...the voices don't tell me what to shoot with.

So I use a camera.

Seriously though, I love photography because I suck at playing guitar and most other creative pursuits. I suck a lot less at photography (or so I like to think) so it's the one artistic pursuit I can engage in that soothes my soul.

ziggy7 · 06-28-2011, 06:31 PM

I tried painting and drawing, but have no talent. Photography is one artistic pursuit I can do well enough to enjoy it. It is my creative outlet. I also manage to sell enough to make the hobby self supporting. Maybe someday if this depression ever ends I'll actually make money at it.

Home

kswier · 06-28-2011, 07:08 PM

I like photography because it is easy to learn, but difficult to master. It allows great artistic freedom, while requiring a large amount precision and patience.

RioRico · 06-28-2011, 11:33 PM

I can't really say that I "love" photography. It's more like obsessive-compulsive disorder.

cbaytan · 06-28-2011, 11:36 PM

Originally posted by RioRico

I can't really say that I "love" photography. It's more like obsessive-compulsive disorder.

It's more like a addiction for me, some nights at the some particular hours my finger itches, and I took pictures of things in the house which I took zillion time before.

Clavius · 06-29-2011, 12:13 AM

Because I see much better with a camera in front of my face.

Pixley · 06-29-2011, 12:22 AM

I think because I got bitten by the bug. I purchased a dslr just to take better pictures of the kids and now the kids are often the last thing that is being photographed. I love also I can record a moment in time and have other people say "wow or ohh" (or something similar - shallow I know). It also gives me great pleasure to learn a new technique or use a new bit of equipment. I just love it - it has actually surprised me to learn how much I do. I must love it as I am going out in the cold tonight to a camera club meeting!!

Cheers

hockmasm · 06-30-2011, 11:53 AM

just because we hit 57 replies doesn't mean we have to stop

keep posting why you love photography and you could make it into the video!

**Kerrowdown** · 06-30-2011, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by hockmasm

Answer this question: Why Do You Love Photography?

Cos it pays the bills and this allows me to eat.

This has got to rate as one of the best replies, surely.

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06-27-2011, 08:41 PM	#46
spacer Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: AR Posts: 17	I like to share my experiences, and don't always have someone along. Taking a good photograph is a way to "save" a slice of what I was seeing, so I can share it later. Of course, that doesn't always work well, depending on whether I'm flying, canoeing, hunting or whatever... but I still take a P&S along even then.

06-27-2011, 10:16 PM	#47
wwwmorrell Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mount Buller, Australia Posts: 397	Because I can. I know, I know, its been said before, but true.

06-27-2011, 11:34 PM	#48
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675	Im shocked no one has said this yet..... I love photography because im good at it no in all seriousness we naturally love things we have a knack for. Thus I love photography obviously there are other reasons...... (some of which involve my other passions like for example bugs. Photography enables me to get an entirely impossible view of them in all their glory with detail our eyes could never pick up.) I am not part of the group who thinks their photographs are a form of art, I don't believe any of my shots are. I Still love this overly expensive hobby though!!

06-27-2011, 11:51 PM	#49
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	What does this have to do with "Pentax DSLR Discussion"?

06-28-2011, 01:12 AM	#50
conradj Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 188	Originally posted by Mike Cash What does this have to do with "Pentax DSLR Discussion"? ... Just every time i pick the thing up and switch it on.

06-28-2011, 01:41 AM	#51
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	I love visual art, sometimes have things to say and I can't draw worth a damn.

06-28-2011, 02:49 PM	#52
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	I have no choice. The voices in my head tell me to shoot people. BUT...the voices don't tell me what to shoot with. So I use a camera. Seriously though, I love photography because I suck at playing guitar and most other creative pursuits. I suck a lot less at photography (or so I like to think) so it's the one artistic pursuit I can engage in that soothes my soul.

06-28-2011, 06:31 PM	#53
ziggy7 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 54	I tried painting and drawing, but have no talent. Photography is one artistic pursuit I can do well enough to enjoy it. It is my creative outlet. I also manage to sell enough to make the hobby self supporting. Maybe someday if this depression ever ends I'll actually make money at it. Home

06-28-2011, 07:08 PM	#54
kswier Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 426	I like photography because it is easy to learn, but difficult to master. It allows great artistic freedom, while requiring a large amount precision and patience.

06-28-2011, 11:33 PM	#55
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	I can't really say that I "love" photography. It's more like obsessive-compulsive disorder.

06-28-2011, 11:36 PM	#56
cbaytan Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Trabzon/Turkey Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,010	Originally posted by RioRico I can't really say that I "love" photography. It's more like obsessive-compulsive disorder. It's more like a addiction for me, some nights at the some particular hours my finger itches, and I took pictures of things in the house which I took zillion time before.

06-29-2011, 12:13 AM	#57
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Because I see much better with a camera in front of my face.

06-29-2011, 12:22 AM	#58
Pixley Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 72	I think because I got bitten by the bug. I purchased a dslr just to take better pictures of the kids and now the kids are often the last thing that is being photographed. I love also I can record a moment in time and have other people say "wow or ohh" (or something similar - shallow I know). It also gives me great pleasure to learn a new technique or use a new bit of equipment. I just love it - it has actually surprised me to learn how much I do. I must love it as I am going out in the cold tonight to a camera club meeting!! Cheers

06-30-2011, 11:53 AM	#59
hockmasm Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 353 Original Poster	just because we hit 57 replies doesn't mean we have to stop keep posting why you love photography and you could make it into the video!

06-30-2011, 01:38 PM	#60
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by hockmasm Answer this question: Why Do You Love Photography? Cos it pays the bills and this allows me to eat. This has got to rate as one of the best replies, surely.