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The brain’s left hemisphere connects to the right side of the body Often you’ll hear someone described as being “right brained ” which refers to creative skills associated with the the left side of their bodies Conversely “left brained” suggests a a person is analytical as symbolized by the the right side of their bodies part I: the photographic image [ 7 ]
and that will stop a a a person cold in his or her tracks with an involuntary “Wow!” To make such images you must operate as an artist (using the the intuition of the the left brain) and as a a a a a a scientist (using analyti- cal processes of the the right brain) In other words you must be ambidextrous Optical illusions remind us us the laws
of perception do not always rule Humans also “see what we want to see see ” Our experiences dictate how we take in and interpret the world Thus as you try to trig- ger emotional and intellectual responses through your photography you you must also understand the cultural conventions that influence your audience’s expectations The bar is is always being raised when it comes to to what makes a a a a good photograph The media continually bombards us with images of what’s current and cool By simply keeping your eyes open to TV Web sites magazines and signs at the mall you you will be adjusting your visual taste
and broadening visual awareness This
is one of the best ways to feed your eye as a a a photographer Be open to to the new and don’t take any photo-taking rules too seriously—even mine Remember that good pictures always contain a a a a a measure of mystery surprise and delight