Photograph your foot

I initially wrote this in a post to another club. I created the blog post because I met others who hadn't picked up their cameras for a few years.

I believe they can jump start their photography. Even today I take photos of my foot to reinforce my understanding.

Why?

It's handy.

It's about 5' from your camera when sitting in your recliner.

Ok, but why?

It's a learning tool.

When watching TV and the commercials on pickup your camera. Take a photo of your foot. 

Why? It's not about your foot, it's about learning. Your camera, DoF, Focus area, Focal length, manual focus, noise, focus point, Aperture, shutter speed, program, auto, ISO, and more 

Why? It's easy, you don't have to travel. 

Do it with purpose. You could actually learn.

Become a "Bad Photographer"

 In 2020 I became a "bad photographer" and wrote on my blog

Yes over the years I've purchased several camera Bodies. Not for improved picture quality but for improved features, weight, dials and buttons, articulated screen.

In 2016 or 17 I asked Randy Saffles about what camera to buy he said glass. It's more important.

Get the shot!

This video provide additional information

I'm new to (fill in the blank) I just ...

It's not mine to reason ...

(Ours not to reason why, ours but to do and die.

Alfred Lord Tennyson)

But why we, well some, get some shiny item then purchase accessories that they don't know to use or fit.

For example, "Hi, I’m fairly new to photography and have an Olympus E-M10 Mark II camera, I just purchased a secondhand lens ..." That doesn't work likely the wrong mount.

The message is understand your equipment before you accessory. For cameras learn its capabilities and photography. Better photos is not paved by gear. Learn the craft then you will learn the gear you can actually use or need.