Posts for: zzzynick
Jun 8, 2018 14:17:24 #
October is a strange month in the Rockies. I know, I live in Colorado. It can be 90 degrees one day, and snow the next. The middle of September is great time to be here. The elk are bugling, The aspen are turning colors in the high country. School has begun and there are a lot less people. The weather is more stable. Warm days cold nights.
Jun 8, 2018 13:47:19 #
As I have stated, more than once, I am not a street picture taking kinda guy. I live in the country. The town nearest me has 3 stoplights and no main street. When I moved here it only had one stoplight. I am thinking, that it has become to urbanized for me, and its time to find a smaller town.
I drive a old 97 Mercury Mountaineer, named Eddie, after the famed mountaineer, Sir Edmund Hillary. I would rather rattle down a dirt road looking for something to take a picture of, than go to any town.
I really do not care for the traffic, crowds, or attitudes of cities. The only reason I got the street shots I have, is, because relative's came out for a visit, and the Boulder Pearl Street Mall is a tourists dream.
I left Boulder 15 years ago, and I don't care if I ever go back.
Plus the fact, right now it is in the 90 degree range, and just to damn hot to sit on any city street corner, waiting for a photographic opportunity.
I live about a hour and a half from Rocky Mountain National Park. A much nicer setting than any town. If and when, I leave my surrounding area thats the direction I head.
So Voss thanks for the challange, but I do believe I will pass.
I drive a old 97 Mercury Mountaineer, named Eddie, after the famed mountaineer, Sir Edmund Hillary. I would rather rattle down a dirt road looking for something to take a picture of, than go to any town.
I really do not care for the traffic, crowds, or attitudes of cities. The only reason I got the street shots I have, is, because relative's came out for a visit, and the Boulder Pearl Street Mall is a tourists dream.
I left Boulder 15 years ago, and I don't care if I ever go back.
Plus the fact, right now it is in the 90 degree range, and just to damn hot to sit on any city street corner, waiting for a photographic opportunity.
I live about a hour and a half from Rocky Mountain National Park. A much nicer setting than any town. If and when, I leave my surrounding area thats the direction I head.
So Voss thanks for the challange, but I do believe I will pass.
Jun 8, 2018 00:52:56 #
Your the only one with the balls to answer back. The lady in the blue dress works in the hat store behind her. She was brushing off a hat. I thought it was cool. The welding hood, I just tossed in there because I was a Union Pipefitter [welder] for 35 years. And I liked it. These are really about the only street shoots I have. I have a new G2,Tamron 45 mm lens, that as soon as the 95 degree heat abates, I want to take out to the streets. Who knows what I will see.
I never claimed to be a street photographer. I take pictures of anything and everything that catches my eye. Some are good, some aren't. I don't care, I take pictures for me, no one else.
I am tired of anyone, who tries to pigeon hole any aspect of photography. It's a art form, nothing in art should remain static. Rules are made to be broken. There is no progress with out that kind of attitude.
As for critiquing my photos that's fine. Everyone see things differently.
I have been away from this site for over 6 months. I became weary of pictures of birds, bugs and flowers.
I came back and saw your posts again. They did not inspire me then, nor now. But that's the beauty of art. Art doesn't care what I think. And you shouldn't either. Your opinion, will not change the way I take a picture, and honestly I don't care what you think of mine.
I never claimed to be a street photographer. I take pictures of anything and everything that catches my eye. Some are good, some aren't. I don't care, I take pictures for me, no one else.
I am tired of anyone, who tries to pigeon hole any aspect of photography. It's a art form, nothing in art should remain static. Rules are made to be broken. There is no progress with out that kind of attitude.
As for critiquing my photos that's fine. Everyone see things differently.
I have been away from this site for over 6 months. I became weary of pictures of birds, bugs and flowers.
I came back and saw your posts again. They did not inspire me then, nor now. But that's the beauty of art. Art doesn't care what I think. And you shouldn't either. Your opinion, will not change the way I take a picture, and honestly I don't care what you think of mine.
Jun 7, 2018 18:32:19 #
I am not opposed to buying used lenses. In my area, Denver, 24-105's can be found for under $600. I paid $400 for mine.
I have bought used lenses from Craigs List, Amazon and ebay without a problem. Look in your area for a used lens. You might get very lucky
I have bought used lenses from Craigs List, Amazon and ebay without a problem. Look in your area for a used lens. You might get very lucky
Jun 7, 2018 15:11:01 #
I love photography. The act of freezing time is powerful. I admire the pioneers who struggled, to improve the gear we use today. From the glass and tin plates to the electronic sensors we have today. It is amazing. Pure dedication and genius.
I love there is so much more to learn. It is a old adage but, the more I learn, the less I know, holds true.
I cannot stand, self proclaimed experts.
There are several here at UH.
It does fit this catogory. It's not street, it's not that.
It's bullshit.
Photography is a art form. As far as I am concerned, there are no rules to art. It evolves.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way. Art, is not going to stand idle, because it doesn't fit your criteria.
If you don't like it, too bad.
As long as their not paying my bills, to me, their views are irrelevant.
You want sent 10 grand a month, I might pay attention.
Nah. probably not, but I'll take the cash all the same
I love there is so much more to learn. It is a old adage but, the more I learn, the less I know, holds true.
I cannot stand, self proclaimed experts.
There are several here at UH.
It does fit this catogory. It's not street, it's not that.
It's bullshit.
Photography is a art form. As far as I am concerned, there are no rules to art. It evolves.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way. Art, is not going to stand idle, because it doesn't fit your criteria.
If you don't like it, too bad.
As long as their not paying my bills, to me, their views are irrelevant.
You want sent 10 grand a month, I might pay attention.
Nah. probably not, but I'll take the cash all the same
Jun 7, 2018 12:39:34 #
I was challenged to post some of my "street" shots, after the comments I made on the ummm post. Here they are. It seems my antagonist's don't have much to say. For me that's just hilarious.
Jun 7, 2018 12:34:10 #
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Jun 7, 2018 12:30:10 #
I have talked to various people about the 24-70 vs the 24-105, almost everyone of them wished they had bought the 24-105mm instead. For one simple reason, it has a longer reach.
Jun 7, 2018 12:25:42 #
I own two Tamron lenses. the G2, 45mm and the G2, 90mm Marco lens. I love them both.
But when I came time to buy a f/2.8 70-200mm, I went with Canon. I found a used IS version I, on Amazon for 800 dollars. I bought it as soon as I saw it.
I did the reasearch, I read just about every thing printed on the net about this lenses. Watched a zillion videos. For me it was Canon, then the Tamron, it seemed to me, that it was a clear winner over the Sigma.
Now if I were to buy a 150-600 mm, [which is going to happen sooner or later] it seems to me that the Sigma Contempory is the clear winner over The tamron G2.
But when I came time to buy a f/2.8 70-200mm, I went with Canon. I found a used IS version I, on Amazon for 800 dollars. I bought it as soon as I saw it.
I did the reasearch, I read just about every thing printed on the net about this lenses. Watched a zillion videos. For me it was Canon, then the Tamron, it seemed to me, that it was a clear winner over the Sigma.
Now if I were to buy a 150-600 mm, [which is going to happen sooner or later] it seems to me that the Sigma Contempory is the clear winner over The tamron G2.
Jun 7, 2018 11:22:21 #
Taking a look through the plethora of street photography available to view online, you would be forgiven for believing that truly great street photography must be produced in black & white. This is perhaps a hangover from the influence of the masters of the genre: Henri Cartier-Bresson, Walker Evans, Weegee, Bruce Gilden, et al. There iss a benefit to producing your street images in this way, of course. Black & white can emphasise light, shadow and form. It can reduce the elements of a busy scene down to its most vital shapes and narrative.
However, this thinking bypasses the influence and impact of such photographers as Joel Meyerowitz, Stephen Shore, Fred Herzog and William Eggleston. Would their images have had as much influence if they were in black & white? Probably not. Those figures were pioneers of colour photography and they did it largely through the genre of street photography. Today we find their teachings permeating the work of such figures as Nick Turpin, Alex Webb, Steve McCurry, Eric Kim and Harry Gruyaert.
There is perhaps a fear of producing street photography in colour. With so much going on, with so much to think about when faced with such ephemeral and chaotic scenes, colour is another distraction, another visual element to contend with. But with a little time and patience, you can easily adapt to this added layer of narrative. All it takes is practice.
It's worth bearing in mind Nick Turpin has thoughts concerning colour in street photography, if street photography is an attempt to show the world as it truly is and as it unfolds in front of you, then surely you have an obligation to represent that scene in colour. After all, it's a more honest reflection of how we see the world.
I am not a pro street photographer. Although, I did sell two of these. But I do know what a in focus shot looks like. I know how to compose a shot.
So here's some shots I took for all my fans.
However, this thinking bypasses the influence and impact of such photographers as Joel Meyerowitz, Stephen Shore, Fred Herzog and William Eggleston. Would their images have had as much influence if they were in black & white? Probably not. Those figures were pioneers of colour photography and they did it largely through the genre of street photography. Today we find their teachings permeating the work of such figures as Nick Turpin, Alex Webb, Steve McCurry, Eric Kim and Harry Gruyaert.
There is perhaps a fear of producing street photography in colour. With so much going on, with so much to think about when faced with such ephemeral and chaotic scenes, colour is another distraction, another visual element to contend with. But with a little time and patience, you can easily adapt to this added layer of narrative. All it takes is practice.
It's worth bearing in mind Nick Turpin has thoughts concerning colour in street photography, if street photography is an attempt to show the world as it truly is and as it unfolds in front of you, then surely you have an obligation to represent that scene in colour. After all, it's a more honest reflection of how we see the world.
I am not a pro street photographer. Although, I did sell two of these. But I do know what a in focus shot looks like. I know how to compose a shot.
So here's some shots I took for all my fans.
Jun 6, 2018 19:00:17 #
I have clicked on this street site for awhile. I am not impressed. Out focus shots. Poor composition. I haven't seen one shot worth the ink to print it.
Jun 2, 2018 00:45:36 #
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May 31, 2018 23:42:36 #