The joy of photography

For questions 1–8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.

Photography is a hobby with wide appeal. And I don't mean taking photos on your mobile phone, though it cannot be (1) ___ that such pictures can be surprisingly good these days. 

 Serious photography means taking the (2)-_______ to do some research, 

exploring the technical (3)- ______ of the subject and investing in what might be quite expensive equipment. 

 So why take up photography? Firstly, it allows you to (4)_____ special moments that you want to remember forever.

 In addition, it (5)_______ your imagination because you are always in search of ideas for original and out of the ordinary photos.

However, a lot of practice is required before you (6)____ to take really good pictures on a regular basis. 

 When you finally do it, it will be a (7)______ of great satisfaction for you. Photography can also transform the way you look at the world. 

 Photography can also transform the way you look at the world. You start to see details that in the past you used to miss (8)____ . All in all, it's a highly absorbing hobby.