[Leica] IMGs: Awakened by the light

[tedgrant at shaw.ca (tedgrant at shaw.ca)]

George Lottermoser offered:
Subject: Re: [Leica] IMGs: Awakened by the light


> When the photograph appears
> the coffee waits.
> 
> I learned long ago that
> the moment is the moment.
> It will not reappear in the future.
> You cannot, later, go get the moment you missed.
> Our feelings (inspirations) about events
> are every bit as fleeting
> as the events themselves.<<<<<<<<<<

Hi George,
This quotation is really what much of our photographic success is all about! 
There are some photographers who say and think, "Naw I don't have time right 
now, I'll pick it up later or tomorrow!"

And surprise it's never there again as first viewed in that fleeting moment 
of light!

And given light plays the most important part in the success of many 
photographs, it comes down to... "see it -- shoot it!" right then! The heck 
with later as it'll never be there ever again the same. Nor will the 
expression, shadow, whatever the motivating moment is. 

The photographer may not be as on the ball later or his mind maybe busy with 
other thoughts and this changes ones reflexes when they need to be 
lightening striking fast.

Basically it's... NOW or NEVER!" 

If I may, can I use your quotation in a lecture I'll be giving in a week? 
Thank you.
cheers,
ted