Michael Harris Photography

And while the law of competition may be sometimes hard for the individual,  it is best for the race, because it ensures the survival of the fittest in every department. Andrew Carnegie USA boat passing in front of the boat from Switzerland in the 2012 Rolex Cup

The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life. William Morris

Action and reaction, ebb and flow, trial and error, change - this is the rhythm of living.   Out of our over-confidence, fear; out of our fear, clearer vision, fresh hope.  And out of hope, progress. Bruce Barton More Mangroves  

I never saw a discontented tree. They grip the ground as though they liked it, and though fast rooted they travel about as far as we do.                                                                           John Muir  

For most people, we often marvel at the beauty of a sunrise or the magnificence of a full moon,  but it is impossible to fathom the magnitude of the universe that surrounds us. Richard H. Baker

If you don't think every day is a good day, just try missing one. Cavett Robert

Thinking about how you can improve your photography in the new year I came up with a list of items that might help. If you have any additional ideas please comment. 1. Review 2011 the Good Stuff What images do you like and why, what images did friends like and why. Is there a common theme you can build on? 2. Review 2011 the Not So Good Stuff What mistakes did you make. It is easy to ignore or delete bad images, revisit mistakes and make sure you know what you did and have you fixed the problem. Another reason to review mistakes is they can lead to new ideas. 3. Journal Record findings in 1 and 2 in your journal. If you don’t have a journal start one. 4. Weakness Vision, capture or post processing which is your weakness, if you don’t know ask a friend, don’t get defensive. This year work on your weakest area the most. Next year reevaluate. 5. Read More Ten years to get good at anything shorten the time-frame by reading as much as you can about the techniques that interest you. More...