Mike Wells compares photography to 3D chess, highlighting the need to balance various elements while capturing images. He won the World Press Photo of the Year in 1981 for a powerful image from Uganda. Wells recalls the difficulty of photography in the 70s and 80s, where without a motor drive, photographers had limited chances to capture moments. Although older now and taking fewer photos, he still experiences the same excitement when everything aligns, appreciating the instant feedback from modern cameras compared to the waiting period in the past.
Photographer Mike Wells describes capturing the essence of photography as akin to 3D chess, balancing elements like landscape, animals, and lighting under time pressure.
In 1981, Mike Wells won the World Press Photo of the Year for a shot in Uganda showing a malnourished boy's hand resting in a priest's palm.
Wells reflects on the challenges of photography in the 70s and 80s, stating that unless equipped with a motor drive, one often had only a single chance to capture the critical moment.
Despite aging and shooting less frequently, Wells feels the same thrill in capturing a perfect image today, appreciating the instant feedback that modern photography offers.
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