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This seems to be the first thing. For myself, I delight most in my photography when I look at my photos (new or old) and am surprised by how unique or interesting the compositions are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSeeing more artistically<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen I see this photo as a small thumbnail<\/a>, I see the Creation of Adam [Hand of Man]:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Seeing the world more abstractly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTo see the world too literally is anti-artistic. To see the world more abstractly<\/a> is superior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe never-ending process and journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThen the goal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Never stop.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
ERIC<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPHOTOLOSOPHY<\/h2>\n\n\n
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- How to Become a Great Photographer<\/a><\/li>\n