The author talks about how one can practice ‘experiencing directly’ which is the basis for contemplative photography (he refers to two books).
These practice exercises are simple but take patience and time to develop. When successful one gets a glimpse at what it means to see with body and mind.
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Learning to See without Imagination: a Zen Perspective
The author talks about the importance of seeing first hand what is in front of us without interference by our conditioned egocentric way of seeing. He emphasizes the necessity of a quiet and open mind that pays attention to what is and not to what we wish it to be. It may sound easy to attain a quiet mind, he says, but it requires a great deal of practice and work on oneself.