The American annual of photography . William Shewell of JDdotofiraiilB ? ? 1920 THE PRACTICAL AND INTELLECTUALVALUE OF PHOTOGRAPHY By A. H. BEARDSLEY O-DAY photography is too much of tan art anda science to be treated Hghtly. To make goodpictures requires more interest and perse-verance than is usually called for by a passingwhim. Sometimes, it seems needless to pointout the importance of consistent effort in photography; Tome, it appears self-evident that to obtain commendable resultsthe camerist must show evidence of ambition and genuineinterest. Virtually all successful human activi
The American annual of photography . William Shewell of JDdotofiraiilB ? ? 1920 THE PRACTICAL AND INTELLECTUALVALUE OF PHOTOGRAPHY By A. H. BEARDSLEY O-DAY photography is too much of tan art anda science to be treated Hghtly. To make goodpictures requires more interest and perse-verance than is usually called for by a passingwhim. Sometimes, it seems needless to pointout the importance of consistent effort in photography; Tome, it appears self-evident that to obtain commendable resultsthe camerist must show evidence of ambition and genuineinterest. Virtually all successful human activities have theirinception in careful thought and planning. The amateur whois really desirous to make a success of his camera-work shouldtake himself aside and ask, Do you consider your camera aplaything, or do you see in it wonderful possibilities for yourphysical and intellectual well-being? It is not my intention to make the beginner or the amateurphotographer feel his photographic responsibilities so heavilythat he loses all spontaneity of thought an
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