The beginning of a relationship necessitates heightened sensitivity and understanding. There will be doubts and misunderstandings. Only patience can lead to mutual trust, developed in small increments. Do not attempt to force or rush this process. There will be times of heady excitement and quiet admiration, with anticipation of pleasures to come. Before long, you will be tempted to engage in tentative and gentle physical explorations. Take it easy. Don't rush. At these times, you must keep in mind that a lasting relationship is not based on pure physicality no matter how enchanting the object of your desire, but that it will only progress to a long-term commitment if there can be mutual respect. And be clear that there will be weaknesses as well as strengths; it would be unreasonable to expect perfection. Be gentle and tolerant. Intimacy will grow, but it will take time and cannot be rushed. If all goes well, soon you will become more familiar with each other, and handling will forge awkward fumbling and fondling into more satisfying and productive caresses and eventually into a comfortable working partnership.
At this stage you will be ready to accompany your new camera into the world.
Bill Jay, from LensWork, No.76, May-June, 2008
www.lenswork.com
Is Bill Jay talking about photographers and their cameras? The creative process? Love and life?
All of the above?
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- Kenny
- I have been a working pro and exhibiting fine-art photographer for thirty years and enjoy sharing my knowledge and experiences with others. I am Photography Program Coordinator for Columbus State University's Continuing Education Program and owner of The Art of Photography by Kenny Gray in Historic Uptown Columbus, Ga.
2 comments:
I'd comment that Bill knows what life is about and is a man of passion no matter what the subject may be. :)
Great read!
I think Bill Jay is talking about "all of the above." But, I can really relate to the connection between photographers and their cameras. I recently purchased a new camera and I was "heady with excitement" and then after the initial rush was filled with "doubts and misunderstandings" as I felt I was in way over my head. As Mr. Jay states progress can only be made with "long-term commitments" and "cannot be rushed." Well, after much "awkard fumbling" I'm working my way toward "satisfying and productive caressses." Thank you, Kenny, this article came at "just the right time" for me. By the way I love browsing Lensworks at Barnes and Noble...now it seems I will only be able to do so online. Thanks for sharing.
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