WHAT NO ONE ELSE SEES

Imagine the world from above—an aerial view that transforms everyday streets into patterns, familiar landscapes into new scenes. Suddenly, what was ordinary feels intricate, layered with meaning we hadn’t noticed before. And with that change in view comes a deeper understanding, a reminder that there’s always more to see.

Hauser and Wirth, Somerset

Seeing something from the same angle every time only leads to predictable thoughts, conclusions that have been reached a thousand times before. But if you’re willing to slow down and shift, even just slightly, you start to see familiar things in a new light. New perspectives change your understanding of the world, making connections where you hadn’t noticed them, transforming ordinary scenes into meaningful moments.

Photography is one of those practices that forces this mindset; you have to work to capture what no one else sees, to find the small details that others pass by. It teaches you to anticipate—to move and look from different angles, to get yourself into the right place so you’re ready when something happens, ready to make it happen. This preemptive awareness isn’t just about taking better photos; it’s a way of seeing that trains you to pay attention, to tune into the world.

We are wired to explore and connect. Observation satisfies that innate curiosity, and photography, when you’re fully invested in it, becomes a tool to help others see things differently, to open their minds to new perspectives. Imagine how many possibilities there are when you create something no one else sees—an image that’s not only yours but resonates deeply with anyone willing to look. That’s the power of observation; that’s the point of seeing differently.