I have taken so many thousands of photographs over the last few years, that sometimes I wonder what a photograph even is.

It can be the technique of the taking; it can be the emotion you feel when you look at it, it can be a fantasy that erupts in your head when you look at it, it can be a lousy photo and superb feeling; it can be a superb photo that disappoints. At some point, I just get tired of the responding to the photos; sometimes i just like one for reasons I don't understand.

@Rwodaski
My ex used to say that he took photos mainly because he thought the image was cool. You don't need any other reason for liking any photo.
@lisamakesstuff
Thanks. Mostly I seem to find it hard to really 'cut loose' with photography, but I'm getting there.