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"Be
Original in Vision"
Vision is the basis of
creation. This is the visualization of an artist which not only results into
excellent pieces of art, but gives him his own identity. Originality of
approach is always appreciated. But we often observe a number of photographs which
are very much similar in their content material and presentation. They seem
carbon copy of each other. This is
really terrible. The lack of originality is a great hindrance in the path of
true creativity.
The beginners often get so
fascinated by the art works of their senior photographers that they start
following their style of work as it is. This practice goes on and the young
artists fail to develop their own style of working.
We often go on photography
trips with our fellow photo artists. During such trips a common practice is
seen. When any one of us starts photographing a particular scene, other
companions also join him quickly and start photographing the same way. Here the
idea of first person is stolen by others and the possibility of innovation is
killed.
In today’s era we often come
across good photographs in magazines, on different websites and during
photography exhibitions. These photographs leave so deep impact on our brain
that we tend to create our images in the same manner. This is not a good habit.
The idea of copying the style
of others is really a bad sign. This malpractice should be stopped. We should
no doubt learn from the great photo artists of past and present, but must never
try to copy them as it is. Getting inspired by them in regard of their hard work
and dedication is always appreciated. But the practice of copying them will not
only hurt their feelings but will also stop us doing something fresh and
original.
--Dr. Pankaj Sharma
