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Nov 30, 2011 15:40:16 #
40 years ago, when newly married, my wife and I each bought Mamiya Sekor SLRs, took a local photography class and even developed our own B&W prints. Eventually we got real jobs and a family and had no time for photography. Now we are Realtors in the Palm Springs area and I bought a Canon T2i to supplement our listing pictures which are taken by a professional. Film to Digital is quite a difference! So much to learn!
As an aside, 40 years ago, we went to a local art gallery to see a "photo exhibit". I was aghast when I saw the 8"x10" pictures and they were not even in color and the asking price was $500 each. In the early 70's $500 was a huge price to pay for anything especially some B&W pictures of some mountains. I went over to the artist hoping to learn why anyone would pay so much for a B&W picture. I was truly lucky to have Ansel Adams take the time to explain why his photos could draw such a price and I have been in aw of his photos ever since. He taught me not to look so much at the subject but rather the entire picture - it's all about detail - you can see so much in his pictures. Only if I had had $500 back then...
As an aside, 40 years ago, we went to a local art gallery to see a "photo exhibit". I was aghast when I saw the 8"x10" pictures and they were not even in color and the asking price was $500 each. In the early 70's $500 was a huge price to pay for anything especially some B&W pictures of some mountains. I went over to the artist hoping to learn why anyone would pay so much for a B&W picture. I was truly lucky to have Ansel Adams take the time to explain why his photos could draw such a price and I have been in aw of his photos ever since. He taught me not to look so much at the subject but rather the entire picture - it's all about detail - you can see so much in his pictures. Only if I had had $500 back then...
Nov 30, 2011 15:44:13 #
Welcome to the site......and thanks for an awesome story. If we live long enough, we all have a "if only" story. Yours is a great one.
Rocco
Rocco
Nov 30, 2011 16:10:01 #
Nov 30, 2011 21:33:52 #
thg3 wrote:
Thanks, I wonder what he could do with Photoshop...
He'd be pissed that there is no f64 on a digital lens and he'd stress out trying to wave his dodging and burning tools over the monitor screen in post production.... :lol:
Nov 30, 2011 21:41:05 #
thg3 wrote:
40 years ago, when newly married, my wife and I ea... (show quote)
Great Story and Welcome!
Nov 30, 2011 21:52:40 #
Nov 30, 2011 21:53:37 #
rocco_7155 wrote:
He'd be pissed that there is no f64 on a digital lens and he'd stress out trying to wave his dodging and burning tools over the monitor screen in post production.... :lol:
thg3 wrote:
Thanks, I wonder what he could do with Photoshop...
He'd be pissed that there is no f64 on a digital lens and he'd stress out trying to wave his dodging and burning tools over the monitor screen in post production.... :lol:
Good point! Thanks
Nov 30, 2011 22:45:15 #
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