Photography - a versatile hobby. (P-Essay) (Column)

From: PSA Journal | Date: September 1, 1993| Author: Fohl, Mark E. | Copyright information

Photography is our hobby, right? Of course it is. It goes without saying. But did you ever stop to think what a hobby is? And how photography fits into the overall concept of hobby? I gave it some thought for a while, and I found that photography covers a lot of ground, at least in the context of hobby.

What is a hobby anyway? It's something to do, a way to pass the time, a recreation, something we do for pleasure or relaxation, something that isn't work. All of these ar...

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