As the number of images (N) increases, the mean number of observations per image(N-bar) decreases, as does the mean time per observation (T-bar). Assuming the value of an image to be related to the time spent consciously perceiving it, the more images we create, the less each individual image is worth, if the sum of the value of all images (N * N-bar * T-bar) remains constant. If so, designate this value PhP, the photographic pleasure constant. In that case, the taking of a picture decreases the value of all other pictures by the exact amount of the value of the picture taken.
Yet we still enjoy the present moment more if we take its picture. It is the process, not the product, that we value. We need a camera that deletes the pictures. Like those old Kodak instant prints that faded away after a year. Digital rot through data format obsolescence may be a good idea.
I enjoy the present moment less if I’m photographing things, so now I only photograph buildings and fairly static wildlife (nothing that moves faster than a turtle). An additional factor is that both categories stay still without developing a rictus grin.
October 23, 2012
I can’t visit any friends anymore without a comprehensive documentary showing up on facebook.
October 23, 2012
As the number of images (N) increases, the mean number of observations per image(N-bar) decreases, as does the mean time per observation (T-bar). Assuming the value of an image to be related to the time spent consciously perceiving it, the more images we create, the less each individual image is worth, if the sum of the value of all images (N * N-bar * T-bar) remains constant. If so, designate this value PhP, the photographic pleasure constant. In that case, the taking of a picture decreases the value of all other pictures by the exact amount of the value of the picture taken.
Yet we still enjoy the present moment more if we take its picture. It is the process, not the product, that we value. We need a camera that deletes the pictures. Like those old Kodak instant prints that faded away after a year. Digital rot through data format obsolescence may be a good idea.
October 23, 2012
I went to the N-T-bar once, and they watered down my drink. No photos for them!
October 24, 2012
I enjoy the present moment less if I’m photographing things, so now I only photograph buildings and fairly static wildlife (nothing that moves faster than a turtle). An additional factor is that both categories stay still without developing a rictus grin.
January 26, 2013
i draw.