Hurt Feelings
Jul 24, 2012 15:31:32 #
Good morning! I am feeling a bit persnickety this day. I read through some pages here last night and this just came to me. Normally I am not sarcastic as it unkind however my wits would have replied.." Oh yes and believe it or not I know exactly which button to push."
ALOHA
Hoku
ALOHA
Hoku
Jul 24, 2012 15:51:46 #
Got to jump in again. Why not tell them the truth. the great camera helped a lot. for instance a picture that you used your $2000 28 -200 f2.8 lens wide open so you can have a sharp subject and blured background. You could say yes i have this great lens that enabled me to get this subject sharp and the background blured, by the way we call it bokeh. I couldn't have done this if I didn't know how to use the lens. After a few how you used your knowledge to get the most out of your great equipment you my point out one and say "This one I could have taken with a Point and shoot camera and then go into how you used the rule of 3rd's ot whatever to get the great shot. If you want to be just as rude as they are give them the chef and pots thing. I think it would be better to do alittle teaching. - Dave
Jul 24, 2012 16:10:13 #
wilsondl2 wrote:
Got to jump in again. Why not tell them the truth... (show quote)
Dave,
Most people don't really have time or want to hear the "truth" or be given a lesson... I think the appropriate response is a simple YES. If more questions follow, then I would ask if they would like a more detailed explanation, otherwise just let it go. And PLEASE don't use the term bokeh in any discussion whatsoever. Ouch. :-)
Jul 24, 2012 16:21:38 #
Viviane
Loc: Townsville
lol, should have offered to try your camera !!! i read somewhere a photographer was told the same thing by his host at a dinner party. at the end of the meal, he said that was an excellent meal, she must have a great oven.
there you go.
there you go.
Jul 24, 2012 16:23:55 #
Jul 24, 2012 16:30:58 #
Horseart wrote:
I don't give smart answers unless someone is terribly rude. I'm not shy, so if they are rude, I know how to handle that. As far as hurt feelings...mine never get hurt. Psychology teaches us that we should be responsible for our own happiness and in control of our own feelings.
Compared to a lot of things people do to each other, asking ignorant questions should just amount to a small giggle. There are many things much worse that the co-worker could have said.
Compared to a lot of things people do to each other, asking ignorant questions should just amount to a small giggle. There are many things much worse that the co-worker could have said.
And there are many worse things that I could think of in response. If you allow the a--holes of the world continue on their merry way, then the situation never improves. Mark Twain once remarked that if you make everything foolproof, you end up over-populating the earth with fools. Same goes for thoughtless morons, etc.
Jul 24, 2012 16:51:48 #
Since we are talking about the best and the worse, I thought you would enjoy these. If anyone needs inspiration, just look at these 'shapshots' for a while.
https://www.onekingslane.com/sales/15100?utm_source=Daily&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=14868&utm_content=7/24/2012&utm_term=New_Sales.Button.5.15100
Gordon
https://www.onekingslane.com/sales/15100?utm_source=Daily&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=14868&utm_content=7/24/2012&utm_term=New_Sales.Button.5.15100
Gordon
Jul 24, 2012 18:17:33 #
Maybe they are trying to imply that, as your camera is expensive, you have talent and knowledge to work with such a fine piece of hardware, and get beautiful pictures with it.
Maybe.
Maybe.
Jul 24, 2012 19:08:03 #
GordonB. wrote:
Since we are talking about the best and the worse, I thought you would enjoy these. If anyone needs inspiration, just look at these 'shapshots' for a while.
https://www.onekingslane.com/sales/15100?utm_source=Daily&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=14868&utm_content=7/24/2012&utm_term=New_Sales.Button.5.15100
Gordon
https://www.onekingslane.com/sales/15100?utm_source=Daily&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=14868&utm_content=7/24/2012&utm_term=New_Sales.Button.5.15100
Gordon
Haven't heard of the term "shapshots"... is this a 1930s expression? Regardless, what I see in back of the "create an account" popup screen looks pretty inspirational.
Jul 24, 2012 19:18:03 #
Photogdog wrote:
quote=Nikonian72 A local photographer was invited... (show quote)
That is funny. You made me laugh out loud!!!!
Jul 24, 2012 19:25:33 #
St3v3M wrote:
quote=Bangee5 quote=St3v3M quote=Turt1e I've be... (show quote)
Oh, very entertaining! Another "laugh-out-loud" statement with your cartoon characters! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Jul 24, 2012 19:32:24 #
I am not yet a photographer I have been taking pictures for years I am working on becoming a great one someday but I actually got that comment from someone and could honestly look them in the face and say no this was taken with a disposable, thank you
Jul 24, 2012 19:46:59 #
Jul 24, 2012 19:47:17 #
Sometimes I ask people the "what camera" question because I am wondering if I can do the same kind of thing with mine.
Jul 24, 2012 20:57:19 #
Wahawk wrote:
quote=jimberton no sense giving smart ass replies... (show quote)
That request from other photographers can be innocent enough when it springs from a genuine desire to know the techniques behind making the photo. I frequently e-mail photos to a few folks and include camera, lens, EXIF, processing, and other notes. My granddaughter wondered why I put all that stuff in the message and I had to explain that there were some folks who liked to see it there and would ask me about it if I forgot. Often I also am curious about the making of a photo and like to see that same information but not for the purpose of attaching some sort of "worthiness" index to it. I too have used P&S, Brownie, Instamatic, home-made pinhole, etc., and know good interesting photos can be made with any of them and more besides.
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