Much like a roll of film, the development of one's pool game
is based on exposure. First, you load the film. The unexposed film
is ready to receive the image. Like the unexposed film, the student
needs to be open minded, willing to take on the thoughts and ideas
of the instructor. Without an open-minded approach, the learning
process will be cloudy - just as improper light exposure clouds a
frame of film. An open mind is necessary.
The next step is to set the exposure, focus and snap a shot. If
the shutter speed is set incorrectly, the film will be too dark or
too light. Improper focus will blur the image. Similarly, the pool
student may not have received enough information to become
enlightened. Too much information at one time will overwhelm the
student. Correct exposure is a must. This step is repeated until
the roll of film is used up and is ready to develop.
The third step requires carefully handling the film in order to
have it developed. The student must carefully analyze the
information that he/she has received from the instructor without
tainting it. During this development stage, careful treatment of
the information will result in a quality series of "pictures" over
time.
The clarity of these pictures depends on open-minded exposure,
proper developing and correct teaching. As a student, you are
responsible for the pictures you take. Whether your exposure is
incorrect, your instructor is overwhelming you, or any other issue
is interfering with your learning process, you must give proper
feedback to your instructor. There is no other way the instructor
will be able to know that a problem exists. By giving your
instructor feedback, you will pave the way for another picture to
be developed with perfect clarity.
Exposure is important. As a pool player, you will only rise to
the level you are exposed to. Point your camera in the right
direction. Take some quality pictures and allow them to develop
properly within yourself. You can and will become a product of
the environment you expose yourself to. But don't get frustrated -
development takes time and care. It also takes time to find the
correct photographic subject. Good luck in your search for the
subject and be sure you have a fresh roll of film in your camera
when you find it!
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