Point of view photography
“Point of view” in photography simply means the position from which the camera’s eye sees the scene. Is the camera looking down on the subject? Looking up, sideways, or straight on.
How close is your camera to the subject? Is there anything between you and the subject? Is the source of light in front, to the side, or from the back? Every decision you make about point of view has the potential to introduce an unique visual experience to the viewer.
a meditative journey 
Yes, with camera in hand it is an instinct that takes over your mind and clicking finger!!!!!
“Best thing since peanut butter…digital cameras,” said my wallet.
Agreed. Take my digital Canon SLR everywhere, but sometimes my Samsung phone (especially in poor light) does very pleasingly well! I don’t really miss the house spent in my home darkroom, although it was, dare I say it, a good place to get some peace and quiet! hahaha.