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Re: OT - needing inspiration

2005-01-12 by scott_now_coming

Try looking at photographer's work that you admire.

I'm always inspired after looking at Avedon or Penn (Irving, not 
SEAN!)

I don't run off and try to copy what they've done, but I just let it 
run through my mind.


Scott


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Richard 
Smallfield <r.smallfield@p...> wrote:
> Hi,
> every now and then we probably all find our creative selves to be 
totally lacking.
> 
> This morning I went to the extreme measure of photographing my 
toaster from every possible angle! None of the photos inspired me.
> 
> I wondered what exercises any of you do to get the creative flow 
running again.
> 
> Any ideas would be appreciated,
> Richard
> --
> http://smallfield.vze.com
> http://photos.smallfield.vze.com
> 
>    "If you are going through hell, keep going." 
>   --Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

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