Concepts

I'm a painter who takes photos, too, and I've been thinking about contemplative art for a number of years. I greatly appreciate this book, the photos and assignments. As a painter, and similar to a musician, I am accustomed to listening internally in order to create a work of art. I have always thought of this "on the spot" creation as a form of awareness and contemplation. Yet, I'm fiddling a lot. I definitely want to make the best picture I can and there is a lot of correction on the way. I choose rich color, compose the image very specifically and use all the training and skill I have in me to produce a work of art. Is there a contemplative photography practice that incorporates and welcomes fiddling, use of lenses, enhancement and saturation of color and all those tools that go into making an pleasing image? There is great joy in playing with devices like these and the variety they offer; and a sense of offering one's best which holds merit.