No problem with using my photo! I didn't give the Flickr title in here. The photo I named "Alone" but when I uploaded it to Flickr I really thought "What Now" really suited it.

I love to put a story behind an image. Stirring up some emotions. Most of my people shots are candids so that I can get whatever they are feeling at the percise time shown. I love when a photo can make you feel something other than..that's a great photo. And I've also noticed, those are the ones that get commented on over and over.

I find it hard too. I think what we have to remember is when we shoot, we are physically there. The sights, smells, sounds. They all ring in our ears even after we shoot and I think that can alter how we feel about a shot compare to those that view it afterwards.

With that shot above, I knew what I wanted. We were out camping, hungover the next morning and off to use the bathroom. I saw the picnic table, the sun just shining over it and bang - I knew what I had to do. Hmmm..maybe I should shoot hungover!!!

Most times, I arrive at a shot and think what would be best in this shot. What do I want to show? How do I want the photo to make you feel (happy, sad, peaceful, bright)? When I look at this, what appeals the most. And then I shoot and shoot. Now if you consider how much I go out and shoot come summer time, it's not often I get that "OMG" this is awesome shot.

Along with many others, I know it is something I work on every time I go out and shoot. I strive to get it and when I do it feels great! Those are the times when I actually feel like I'm getting somewhere.

BTW, I love that bird shot. I see a story behind that one! And that wave just at its foot..that does it for me!

And that is how I feel about that. LOL..probably doesn't make too much sense but heck..that's how I see it!