You can’t beat a good view, but it is transitory, a fleeting moment of joy and wonder. Capturing that view as an image preserves that moment so that you can re-visit your memories and feelings in the future.
I view my photography as the portrayal of a view as I remember it, rather than a forensic “warts and all” photo. I never add anything to my images, and I rarely take anything away, but some judicious cropping, contrast and colour balance can work wonders.
