There is a hidden force that can raise your photography on a large scale. I know about it, because after 35 years in photography, I accidentally stumbled on it. And I get cow pumps thinking about thinking about it.
I don’t know why, and perhaps it is a common property of photographers in general, but I have always strive for perfection – in all areas, not only photography. Some time ago, I decided to take the best picture in my life so far: a world -class shot, an excellent work, my lifework, if you do. This is possible!
Just one problem: My health status no longer allows me to take photos. I have not left my house in six months, and no one can tell me if it will be possible again.
It all started in summer of 2024 when I became ill. In the first phase, I was not able to run anymore. Then, I was not able to walk anymore. Finally, I could not move forward at all without experienceing excessive pain. My doctors say that there is only 33 percent chance that I will be completely cured. How can anyone dream of taking a world -class shot in future in my position in the world?
It is nothing that a photographer thinks about being out in the field with his camera, waiting for the right light. But things can change very fast in life. I have to accept, I do not yet have the best hand you can ask in the card game. There is a one-three chance that I will remain a case of 24-hour care for the rest of my life. But this is exactly such conditions that can dramatically improve your photography. This way:
Always look for light
I want to be honest with you: When I first heard about my bad opportunities, I was down on the ground, crying like a child. I realized that my life as I knew it could end. And then I started reprimanding myself. I felt that I did not spend enough time with the people I loved. There were also many interesting topics for YouTube videos that I had not yet recorded, and so many pictures I had not taken. I realized that I could never do all these things in future. Therefore, it became clear for me that I wasted time in the past, even when it was not felt!
Today, I am still ill, but what I have learned, especially in landscape photography, is that things are not always according to the plan. Sometimes it becomes quite difficult, if it is not disappointing, when you are out in the area, are waiting for the right circumstances, but the weather are different plans of God. Nevertheless, there is always a chance to turn things. You can ever return home with one of the best photos you have taken.
Yes, I am still ill, and I have pain experience that sometimes makes me unconscious. But in the meantime, I took a decision: If I am able to go out again with my camera, I will work on the most luxurious, strongest and most pleasant picture in my life. I will work on my lifework, and it is possible – I see that my mind is clearly in the eyes. This is a promise to itself.
My health status has taught me that our time is limited in this world. I am fine with it, because it is something that cannot change anyway. Finally, I see it as the most important thing to use this time – people I love, but also with the tasks I like. I will no longer connect with things or people that do not add anything positive in my life. I will use every second of my life only for things I like. And one of those things is photography.
This will touch your photography
This is the biggest force ever that can develop a creative person: a vision to make some extraordinary-a world-class photo, someone’s lifework. I have known about the visualization in photography over the years, but this experience is taking my understanding to a new level.
As my illness forces me to lie on bed or on my couch, no longer has any distraction for my creative thoughts. I am not using my computer to plan a photo tour; I just imagine how photos in different regions can see in different weather and light situations. I am taking pictures in my head. This is not limited to places that I am already doing. I also imagine places I have never gone. It is very fun, but it also prepares me. Because as soon as I am able to leave my house again, I will work on my personal work.
Right now, I get cow pumps thinking about taking this one picture – Gosebamps all over my body. I really can’t wait to press the shutter release button for this one photo!
I mean, I had already planned many of my pictures in the past, but I never saw a big picture. By planning the strongest image of your life, you want to get everything as right as possible. You consider every detail more carefully than ever, which pushes the boundaries of your comfort area and leads to a natural height of your skills.
This would not make sense to plan to take the biggest picture of your life; There is time and dedication in mastery. Therefore, investing your time wisely in progressive reforms, keep taking pictures, and in a few years make your personal work when you are much better than today. Work on your lifework!
The good news is that you do not need to face a similar examination dramatically to improve your photography and create a world class photo. You can easily apply it to your own photography, as I explain in the video related to the above.
