A fad for frames

Every time I step out into the open, I try to picture the most unique and strange sights within frames of varying sizes. Sadly, the desire to record these frames were shunned away for three months due to a sprained wrist. Yet, I always hoped for something as fascinating as a world class lens to help me capture those fine images of life. 

     A lens to me is not merely a 'part' of the camera. It is the means to witnessing that part of the world we cared precious little about. Perhaps that is why, photographers crave for better lenses while clicking some of mother nature's most outstanding creations. Many a time the need for a lens wth  high focal lenghts is  meaningless. While on some instances it is said to be the reason behind fabulous work.

   Honestly, when unprofessional photographers shell out big bucks on 800mm lenses, 4x converters and 600mm zoom lenses, it is no less amusing than a hip-hop dancer trying to do the snake dance. Rule number one- the mind sets the frame. The lens assists the mind to capture the frame and not the other way around. It is not wise to spend an entire life's savings on equipment which might never be used.

   Lenses, for that matter, have to be thougth about before purchase. In the rush of getting the 'frame' one often tends to save and show off. In other words, they buy cheap lenses of a particular focal lengtd and show off without even double - checking the results. For instance, some Nikon zoom lenses give you the best results so long as it comes with the in-buiilt AF mode. It is accepted that many zooms lenses that are of the manual mode cannot capture sharp and focussed images. These lenses are meant for those experienced cameramen, whose body and breath are in their control.

     Piece of advice, use what you have to the fullest. Learn it. Understand it and appreciate it. Only then venture into newer arenas.