Contemplative Photography emphasizes the "flash of perception"
Beyond concepts of "good" or "bad" "beautiful" or "ugly", instead what is emphasized in this genre of photography is what could be described as "Ordinary Magic." What is celebrated is the present moment, beyond dualistic concepts, particularly the concepts of "self" and "other" to see the nature of reality. The "oneness" of it all, the "goodness" of it all. We can wait for the "right" sunset, or the magic of rainbows... and these are both good. However, Contemplative Photography teaches that the magic of the most spectacular sunset or the most magical rainbow in fact surrounds us in every moment and every detail of our lives. We need only be open to seeing that "everyday magic"!! We see it by experiencing it. Believe it and then you will see it!