Be gentle and tolerant. ...

Be gentle and tolerant. Intimacy will grow, but will take time and cannot be rushed. If all goes well, soon you will become more familiar with each other, and handling will forge awkward fumbling and fondling into more satisfying and productive caresses and eventually into a comfortable working partnership. At this stage you will be ready to accompany your new camera into the world.
 Bill Jay

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If you cannot think of anything to say that is useful or enlightening about your images, then don't say anything. There are plenty of other people who would love to put words in your mouth.
 Bill Jay
Evolution in action: First, God said, 'Let there be light.' Then, he created two nude models. Now we have photographers.
 Bill Jay