Contemplative photography encourages one to look at the world in a fresh way. There are many beautiful things to see but, as busy humans, we spend our days thinking, running, jumping, shouting, driving and seldom stop to simply look and appreciate the world around us.
The study of contemplative photography begins with becoming aware and appreciative of some basic elements of perceptions, for example colour, texture.
Here are some images from an assignment that calls for one to become aware of texture:
