I was just told that I have a very nice lens
Jan 30, 2014 13:11:01 #
Well, it finally happened to me. A friend of mine and I went out to take pictures of the eagles.
Mine came out a little better, well to be honest...A Lot better. His wife told me that she wanted to buy her husband that same lens because my photos were better and she would like him to take ones just like it.
I never had the heart to explain that the difference was not the lens. She would not have understood anyway. Can't wait til we are invited for Dinner and I tell her she has a really nice stove.
Just had to vent, thanks for listening.
Mine came out a little better, well to be honest...A Lot better. His wife told me that she wanted to buy her husband that same lens because my photos were better and she would like him to take ones just like it.
I never had the heart to explain that the difference was not the lens. She would not have understood anyway. Can't wait til we are invited for Dinner and I tell her she has a really nice stove.
Just had to vent, thanks for listening.
Jan 30, 2014 13:14:54 #
twillsol wrote:
<Bazinga!>Can't wait til we are invited for Dinner and I tell her she has a really nice stove.
Jan 30, 2014 13:18:19 #
OMG that is hysterical. But if you do that she may say " I am a Michelin rated chef, are you Ansel Adams?
Jan 30, 2014 13:25:20 #
I would be careful.
A married woman coming up and complementing your "lens"!!!
Make sure you are not alone with her when checking out her "stove"
A married woman coming up and complementing your "lens"!!!
Make sure you are not alone with her when checking out her "stove"
Jan 30, 2014 13:31:17 #
Sol, I hope you NEVER get invited to dinner.
You had a great opportunity to educate that woman and explain to her how it works, maybe even offer the help her husband out with his shooting, but you willingly did not do so because you weren't strong enough. I presume you own a phone, because you could still salvage the opportunity and be a real hero.
I know this is not the pat on the back responce you where expecting. Have you ever watched the cooking shows? Are they using a stove just like yours? Ever wonder why?
If you ever DO get invited to dinner, it's because they consider you a friend and not because she wants you to make her feel stupid and be made a fool of. Not everybody is a photographer and understands. if she's smart enough to cook, she is more than smart enough to understand.
Sol, why don't you be a real freind.
Think I'm coming down to hard on you? It's not as hard as you just came down on that poor woman.
Just had to vent, thanks for listening. ;-)
SS
You had a great opportunity to educate that woman and explain to her how it works, maybe even offer the help her husband out with his shooting, but you willingly did not do so because you weren't strong enough. I presume you own a phone, because you could still salvage the opportunity and be a real hero.
I know this is not the pat on the back responce you where expecting. Have you ever watched the cooking shows? Are they using a stove just like yours? Ever wonder why?
If you ever DO get invited to dinner, it's because they consider you a friend and not because she wants you to make her feel stupid and be made a fool of. Not everybody is a photographer and understands. if she's smart enough to cook, she is more than smart enough to understand.
Sol, why don't you be a real freind.
Think I'm coming down to hard on you? It's not as hard as you just came down on that poor woman.
Just had to vent, thanks for listening. ;-)
SS
Jan 30, 2014 13:33:37 #
Have nothing nice to say don't say anything!!!
OOPs I just did it SORRY! :)
OOPs I just did it SORRY! :)
Jan 30, 2014 13:55:17 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
twillsol wrote:
Well, it finally happened to me. A friend of mine... (show quote)
Depending on how you guys joke around, the "it's not the equipment, it's how you use it" response may have been appropriate. :-)
Jan 30, 2014 14:04:31 #
twillsol wrote:
His wife told me that she wanted to buy her husband that same lens because my photos were better and she would like him to take ones just like it.
Tell his wife he needs a better camera, a new tripod, and a new car - then tell him he owes you big time.
Jan 30, 2014 14:05:39 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Sol, I hope you NEVER get invited to dinner. br Y... (show quote)
This is great advise, I think he missed the opportunity to educate. He could have done it n a nice way. Still can. That's what buddies are for. Don't appreciate the "stove" joke of someone here. It is somewhat diminishing of women.My view. We all have a "view".
Jan 30, 2014 14:12:18 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Sol, I hope you NEVER get invited to dinner. br Y... (show quote)
Agree. She was giving you a complement on your equipment and your photos. May not have been what you wanted or expected, I know. But a thank you would have been nice. Then some information on your equipment and how it differs from his...and then how you practiced, studied/learned how to take those great photos. And offer to share what you learned with him. Show him how to take better pictures. Or ask her advice about how he would feel if you were to offer to help and share your experience and knowledge. Aren't these your friends? Do you value their friendship?
Just my thoughts.
Jan 30, 2014 14:20:58 #
Jan 30, 2014 14:26:23 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Sol, I hope you NEVER get invited to dinner. br Y... (show quote)
No problem with being hard on me, perhaps I will do that next time. And I know her and there will be a next time.
Jan 30, 2014 14:28:44 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
twillsol wrote:
Well, it finally happened to me. A friend of mine... (show quote)
I'd be interested in knowing what you were using for equipment? Camera make and model and lens make and model?
Jan 30, 2014 14:31:15 #
Looks to me like a lot of cabin fever going on around here. Some pretty funny stuff and some good advice as well.
Jan 30, 2014 14:37:38 #
I have been told I must have a good camera. I just didnt tell them that's it's only "good" about 10% of the time and the other 90% its junk. It's a very moody camera. In addition the lens does not properly crop out the poorly composed images, remoce unwanted background, or correct out of focus subjects.
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