Is Bird Photography "A DIME A DOZEN"?

A DIME A DOZEN

MEANING

SOMETHING VERY COMMON AND NOT HAVING MUCH VALUE
SOMETHING THAT IS ABUNDANT, CHEAP AND VERY COMMON
SOMETHING THAT IS VERY COMMON AND NOT OF MUCH VALUE
SO PLENTIFUL AS TO BE VALUELESS
SOMETHING THAT IS EASILY ACQUIRED

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Let's face it--there are so many great photographers (and not so great photographers) out there taking pictures of birds Right? All one has to do is google, "Chickadee in flight" to see the most amazing and limitless photos of chickadees in every stage of flight.

So, one has to ask themselves, (especially if they have been spending hours each day for over four years taking pictures of birds) "Does the world need another bird photographer?" -- Especially one who can't afford one of those great camera/lens set-ups that would further enhance their skill and abilities.

What I am discovering, after over 4 years of both taking pictures of birds and looking at other peoples pictures of birds, is that I am only really happy with the pictures that convey a "personality".  

I have also learned that photography for me is so much more then taking a technically "good" photo.  For me, it is simply a means to an end.

And what is that end?

I suppose, for me, it's an image that brings joy to people in a special way. An image that goes beyond what the bird looks like in all of it's splendor. An image that comes alive in the heart and mind of the viewer; and; even if only for a brief moment, makes them smile like a little kid seeing their first butterfly.

I suppose I don't need to take anymore pictures. I just need to go through the 90+ thousands that I have already taken and find those special ones to share with others.

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