i was browsing through

's gallery when i saw an image and comment that reminded me of a sentiment i wanted to share
see image here
[link]candidness
i wish i could get that from people
it occurred to me the other day why i have an aversion to shooting people
i was in a store and a lady asked me to take a picture of her
i knew i didnt want to, so i told her taking pictures costs money and my film is practically done
at which point she persisted
to which i didnt know how to respond nicely
so i gave a charming smile and left while i heard her or her friend telling me i need to work on my tact
pssh
lucky i was trying to be nice (which i was only being because i had to leave my watch there and in her supervision)
anyways
back to the original topic of discussion
to put it simply
people are just too goddamn vain
either they're telling you to take pictures you dont want to take
or they're doing some corny pose as soon as you pick up your camera
for me
its not about taking pictures OF anyone or anything
its capturing the lines, shapes and their interactions with each other
basically to create a composition that pleases the eye or elicits some emotion
whether the subject is a face or a screw on a door hinge
people need to get over they're goddamned selves
no i dont want to take a picture of you
i want to capture an image of which you may or may not be a part
hmph!
anyways
peace + much love
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