The Importance of a Great Picture
I dare say, there are few of us on this planet who haven’t been enchanted or entranced by a particularly magnetic photograph. The first kiss of Prince Charles with his young bride, Diana, the famous blowing skirt of Marilyn Monroe, a soldier carrying a child out of the rubble, those tentative first steps on the moon.
Photographs take all the moments of life and capture them, freezing them in time forever. We are inspired, awed and humbled by singular moments that are shared with us through the camera lens. They say a picture speaks a thousand words, and this is most certainly true. In fact, sometimes words cannot express the magnitude of a single, spectacular moment caught on film.
Hobbyists and professionals will agree, a great picture is about 10% talent, and 90% luck of being in the right place at the right time. History unrolls in every moment of every day, and we are quite fortunate to have those images to remind us of our past victories, sorrows and achievements.
An fantastic picture opens up new worlds we could not discover on our own. Amazing views of a killer whale leaping and twirling above the cascade of waves. A secret transport into outer space, to explore planets and lights and stars and wonders. All the majesty of the universe, neatly packaged into a tight little frame to be looked at over and over.
A great picture is a doorway to let our imaginations travel to new destinations. Long, windless stretches of desert sand, or ancient ruins buried deep within the glowing green of a jungle. Perhaps a visit to a royal wedding, or an exotic island. Maybe you wish to see the great pyramids, or stonehenge, or take a trip to the past to remember the protests of the sixties.
It’s all waiting for you. In color; in black and white; in still photographs. Just one little click to take you to amazing pictures. Timeless photographs to stimulate your senses.
Great photographs do more than just catch your attention. The benefits of viewing photographs have been well documented, from relieving stress, increasing sensory output and accelerating mental capacity and the ability to learn.
Children who are regularly exposed to amazing photographs of other cultures, scientific discoveries and historical events grow more inquisitive, have better memories and are able to articulate themselves in a creative manner. This leads to better grades in school, along with a thirst for knowledge and usually a life long appreciation of the art of photography.
So have a look at some amazing photographs and pictures. Take a moment every day to explore a new world, meet a new person or delve into color and vision. You won’t regret it, in fact, it will broaden your mind, delight your senses and put a smile on your face. Not to mention, you’ll always have something to share with your friends about around the water cooler.