I once read that the key difference between a professional photographer and a keen amateur is that the professional photographer has bendy knees. Its a glib comment, but worthy of some scrutiny,
The idea is that the same scene, viewed from a slightly different angle, or with a simple step in one direction or another can tell a very different story. The professional doesn’t lock into a single spot, they move around, bobbing, weaving, and stretching to find out what is really happening and to get the true picture.
Building on that analogy, I wonder if the same applies to professionals in other areas….
After a tough week, I really need a specialist in the area of Life, to take a good hard look at my personal scene and tell me a very different story, or give me a different angle, because right now the image I’m looking at is somewhat grim.
Hopefully I will be amazed at what bendy knees can reveal
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