Compare: A) I kind of think to myself: “Is this picture worth a dollar?” B) I kind of think to myself: “Is this picture worth my time?” Is this picture worth

Compare: A) I kind of think to myself: “Is this picture worth a dollar?” B) I kind of think to myself: “Is this picture worth my time?” Is this picture worth stepping out of what we are experiencing and doing the photographer thing. Compare: A) There is also a surprise factor and time machine effect with film that is impossible to replicate with digital cameras (though some have tried). When I get a roll of film developed, I have essentially no idea what I’m going to get back. B) There is also a surprise factor and time machine effect with digital. I don't preview or edit images on camera. Weeks can pass before I upload to a computer. When I upload a memory card I have essentially no idea what I’m going to see. Compare: A) And, again, because shooting film is so expensive, I usually only take a couple pictures on any given outing. B) And, again, because being fully in the experience is valuable, once I've chosen to do the photographer thing I take as many pictures as that needs.