What makes me interested in photography?

Earlier today while at work, I was taking a thirty second “look out the window and not at the screen” break, and I started musing about what makes me interested in photography.  I posted the question on my Facebook Page and really do appreciate the replies that have been posted so far.  So here are some of the things that keep me interested in photography:

Interaction - Interaction is one of the main reasons why I am drawn to photography.  Whether I am reviewing photos, actively shooting, working on the website or just talking with others about photography, the topic fascinates me.  Interaction with other people while shooting or in solitude with nature, these are the things that keep the passion alive.

Originality/Individuality - Knowing that I can shoot the same subject as five other people at the same time and receive a photo that is completely different in look and feel fascinates me.  This is one of the reasons why I find photo walks to be so much fun.  The last vacation that Charlotte and I took, we were often shooting the same subject at the same time, and the variety of imagery is astounding.  In fact one of the main items for the vacation was to revisit and shoot a series of waterfalls that we had last been to several years previous.  Even though I’d say that the results were better this time around, there weren’t any shots that were duplicates to the one’s taken previously.  

Challenge - I have found that there is always something different to try or improve with photography.  Even upon reviewing my photos after a shoot, whether it be hours, months or years later, I find myself re-evaluating my images.  As with the waterfalls mentioned above, I was happy to get another attempt at capturing their beauty.  Perhaps the third time will be a charm, and we’ll have a little bit of sun the next time around.  The ability to capture a scene/subject at a particular moment in time is magical, and I think is under-rated sometimes.  You may never know when a snapshot will turn out to contain an extra meaning as I did a little while ago.  One of the reasons why I follow other photographers websites, podcasts, articles/blogs is to appreciate their art, and to be inspired for my own projects.  

“Gear” - One of the most exciting things for me is the gear, for those who know me well this won’t be a surprise.  ;-)  Enough said!

So there are just a few things that keep me interested in photography.  What are some of yours?  Feel free to leave a comment here under the post or on my Facebook Page.  

Chase the light!