Beyond its usefulness for creating good photographs, receptivity is also a state of mind worthy of enjoyment in and of itself. When asked what he looks for in photographing, Michael Smith replied: I am not looking for anything. I'm just looking — trying to have as full an experience as possible. The point is to have a full experience — the photograph is just a bonus.

Michael Smith, The Tao of Photography by Philippe L. Gross, S. I. Shapiro