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Inner and Outer Landscapes
In order to use photography as a powerful form of expression, it is especially important to find external aspects of your subject or scene that express your internal perception. It is helpful to find specific places in the external world that attract you. This does not mean travelling to a place because it is famous or has a significant history; on the contrary, go to places that you are interested in photographing, and then deeply contemplate why you are interested in that location. To experience more about yourself and your deepest feelings, put yourself into a relaxed state of mind and consider these questions: what kind of places cast their spell on you, and why are you interested in photographing them? Such ...
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