What makes a shot interesting? Why should  the viewer look at the photograph? These are just two questions out of many that I ask myself often. 

In this photograph the subject itself is not all that interesting in my view. However, when you can see it through the lens the way I see it through lens, then, in my opinion, it photograph becomes interesting. 

Matthew G. Beall   How I See It Through the Lens   2014

It's easy to be lazy. It's easy to put things off until another day. It's easy to become comfortable with procrastination.Yes, I am a procrastinator. 

2014 - Procrastinate less.

I got a nice birthday present from Violetta - a two night getaway. I chose Hopfen am See, which is just over an hour drive from where we live and a mere 5 kilometers from Füssen aka the place where Neuschwanstein (Disney castle) is. 

Wow! What a beautiful place little Hopfen am See is. We arrived on a very sunny New Year's Day. We checked into our hotel and were greeted by this:

Zimmer 20       www.hotel-fischer-am-see.de

 

What a damn fine good feeling view!

Although there was NO snow on the ground i.e. at lower levels, the Alps were full of white. Photographer's heaven! Not to mention inspiring for those with a smartphone aka Violetta!

Matthew G. Beall Photography    Violetta and Her Camera    2014

Come on. Look at this freakin' awesome sunset!

Matthew G. Beall Photography   What a Sunset!   2014 

And how do you beat this view?   

Matthew G. Beall Photography    Dusk and the Hopfen am See Village    2014

 There is beauty everywhere, but sometimes you need a kick in the ass to see it in other places.