I am perhaps repeating (not on purpose though) what others have already said, possibly many times before: one creates a work of artistic value when one is in a peaceful state of mind, which allows the creative act to come into existence from one’s deep inner workings.

   The conditions for such a creative process are sometimes met relatively easy, for example just by getting out into the world, just you and your camera, even without purpose or target, while leaving the clutter of stress and worries behind you. Once out, you slowly start contemplating the surroundings, you look to the left, you look to the right, maybe also up. Soon it starts to feel like a different world reveals itself, a world in which new and potentially more intriguing frames containing all kinds of surprising arrangements of elements catch your eye.
   You then become more curious and start looking for more hidden patterns and compositions. Simultaneously you also realize that this gives you true satisfaction. You are awed.
   You don’t even need to take a photo of what stands before your eyes, the pleasure of seeing this is surely enough. But wouldn’t it be a pity not to save it for later, as a visual memory of what you just experienced?