Times are changing, and many things are changing with them.
In the past, there were not many names for "photography enthusiasts", but more for "amateur photographers", "photography enthusiasts", and "photography equipment enthusiasts".
Compared with now, the original intention of people to play photography in the past is more pure, most of the people who used to play photography are "true love fans", they are very fond of photography, and they really shoot for the sake of shooting, of course, this has something to do with the development of society, the popularity of cameras in the past is not as common as it is now, and photography is still a very professional craft and art.
Nowadays, people's original intention of playing photography may be different for everyone, but in general, it can be boiled down to the pursuit of beauty, the love of documenting life, and the desire for self-expression.
Some people play photography just to pass the time.
It's a shift in the way it's a pastime. Taking my personal situation as an example, in the past, colleagues or friends of the same age used to play cards and mahjong on weekends or in their spare time, and three or five friends gathered together to play cards, eat, drink and so on.
Nowadays, the number of people playing cards and mahjong in the community or on the street has decreased significantly, and more people are going out to play outdoors, hiking or photography, as a way to pass their leisure time.
This is the result of social development, and the obvious feeling is that people's demand for health care has increased after the epidemic.
For many people, the original intention of photography may be born from a love of natural scenery.
Photography is a visual art that allows us to capture and freeze those moments through our lens that we think are beautiful. Many people's original intention of playing photography is out of sensitivity and love for the beautiful things in life, hoping to preserve these beautiful things forever through photography. This beauty may be the magnificent scenery of nature, the modernity of urban architecture, or the delicate expression of the emotions of the characters.
The magnificent scenery of nature, the change of seasons, and the interplay of light and shadow have all become the targets pursued and captured by photographers. They hope to present these beauties to more people through their own lenses, so that more people can feel the charm and power of nature.
In the group of photography enthusiasts, a considerable number of people are rushing to start contact with photography, and many landscape masters are also born from this, others can't understand their cloaks and moons, wind and sun squatting shooting, just to harvest their own touch.
There are also some people who play photography for the purpose of communication and communication.
Nowadays, there is a popular way of communication called "hitchhiking". Photography pairing, cooking pairing, hiking pairing, etc., means finding some like-minded people to do something together.
Most photography enthusiasts are mixed up in "circles", photography circles, or even the same camera brand or the same area. They can sweep the streets together, take pictures of each other together, and check in Internet celebrity places and Internet celebrity stores together.
This is the purpose of their photography, not to pursue all kinds of blockbusters and reach a certain technical height, but more to experience a different joy of life and make more like-minded friends.
Of course, there are also some people who want to keep track of time.
Photography is also a way of documenting life. Our lives are full of all kinds of interesting, important, and memorable moments, but human memories are limited, and many details will gradually be forgotten over time. Therefore, many people choose to use photography to document their lives, so that when they look back on it later, they can rekindle those good memories. This kind of record may be a warm moment for family, a happy moment for friends, or a journey of one's own growth.
In addition to this, there is when playing with photography is for expression.
Photography is also a form of self-expression. Everyone has their own unique perspective and aesthetic concept, and photography is an art form that can express these personalized elements. Through photography, we can present our feelings, thoughts, and understandings in the form of images, and share and communicate with others. This kind of self-expression may be a critique of a certain social phenomenon, a praise of a certain way of life, or a catharsis of personal feelings.
In short, there are many ways to play photography, but for whatever reason, photography has given us a new way of looking at the world, allowing us to see, understand, and feel every moment of life more deeply. At the same time, photography is also a challenging art form, which requires us to continue to learn, practice and explore in order to continuously improve our photography skills and aesthetic level. In the process, we can also gain a lot of fun and a sense of achievement, which is an important reason why photography attracts us.
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