Lenswork - Photography And The Creative Process

HT2039 - The Cone of Silence Do you remember the cone of silence from the old TV show Get Smart? I often recall this when I think about looking at artwork, particularly my own photographs. How can I perceive my own responses to the art (or the world) when they are diluted and overpowered by the din around me? I want to immerse myself in The Cone of Silence as I immerse myself in the artwork.