Shooting when you can!

Springfield, Massachusetts Canon 5dmiii Tamron lenses 15x30 F 2.8 Di VC USD  

One of the things I stress to my students in to shoot when ever they can.  It was bestowed upon me as a virtue when I was first starting out. Back then we really had to take our time and make sure we were dialed in and got the shot or we wasted film. But today in the digital world, we can shoot until our hearts content. However I recommend to make those shots count. Random shooting without purpose will not benefit your skills. Take your time! Look at your compositions. Make sure you have the technical settings and proper. No think hey it doesn't matter if I make a crappy image. It does! It's ok to make  so bad shots. We all do it. But have a purpose.  Have an intent as to some aspect of your skills you are working on. When I am practicing I pick one thing every time I have a camera in hand. And even if it doesn't work I have learned from it. Like the great 300 always move forward.  Never retreat! The above image was made the first time I got to shoot with my Canon 5d and Tamron 15x30. I love the set up. It was a hand held shot literally jumping out of my truck while Amelia  slept. ISO 100 f8 at 22mm shutter speed 1/100 of a second. I carry my gear in Lowepro bags and Peak Design Acessories. Edited in On1 PHOTO 10 and Light Room CC.