A view finder...an item often used to "encapsulate" or "enclose" a sight with a boundary or edges.  Well, the morning drive is sorta' my "view finder".  The views are captured around my morning commute, but even with the subject matter being similar, I try to take a quick view with design in mind....

Does it have.....a focal point?....something special or unusual to capture?...are there interesting elements or designs that are in the "negitive" space as well as in the "positive" space?...is there variation in the spacing of the objects in the view?...will the audience respond with some type of emotion or recall a memory?...is it appealing to me, the photographer?...would it be a sight I'd want to look at over and again?...would I want to tell a story from the sight?...could it be used on a card?...does the eye move across the picture and then stay to focus on the significant?...if there is something different that has caught my eye, will the audience recognize it or just pass over it?...did I capture it closely enough to see the details of interest?

Even though the subject matter may be familiar territory, such as my morning shots, I try to look at things with a fresh eye.  Maybe the time or condition of the subject changes simply because elements beyond my control come into play such as a foggy morning, an overcast or shadow of clouds, or the seasonal conditions will play a different role as to what is caught in the lens.  Having my camera handy makes it so that when the "unusual" comes into view, I am hopefully ready.  Sometimes, moments can change the whole look.  Sometimes it might be the actual angle of the picture needs to be altered.

Subject matters are going to appeal to different people but there will be basic types of subjects such as 1. landscapes  2. people shots (close and/or groups)  3. architecture  4.action  5. history or memories 6. sports  7.still life or inanimate sets  8.animals  9.commercial applications and 10. everyday events.  These would be the big bulk of types of categories that will be found in your "view finder".  Enjoy what comes into your view, then think of how you can share that with others to invite them into your "view finder".