An oddly inspiring piece

There has always been something about Joe McNally that has inspired me to strive to produce the best work possible.  There's something about the way he writes.  He doesn't seem to sugarcoat anything, but he also doesn't come across as, "I'm Joe McNally, the almighty bender and shaper of light."  Instead he comes across as being a very humble person who also happens to be a master at using light, but admits that he makes mistakes in his lighting.  Well, his blog post today seemed to really reach down and grab me when I read it this afternoon.  Even when the economy is going south and the demand for photographers is drying up and there are more and more photogs entering the workforce everyday, McNally is still out there, pushing the envelope.  It is his willingness to continue to take risks that makes me realize that being in photography isn't just about making an image, it's about making "THE image."   "THE image" inspires and creates awe.  "THE image" makes people stop and stare and really think about the matter.  Joe McNally has created several images that fall into "THE image" category.  I have never created anything close, but I keep hoping that one day I will have an image that is worthy of the title, "THE image."  I would recommend checking out McNally's blog, for a source of personal and photographic inspiration.