Anonymous Wisdom
Sep 24, 2018 06:26:50 #
So true, but sadly I am addicted to the latest gizmo and suspected of having GAS. Currently ploughing through the 1000 odd ages of a Thom Hogan ebook on my latest gadget (camera to you) , you would think that I would have learnt my lesson by now . By the way , my photos are lousy. This is the expert opinion of my wife.
Sep 24, 2018 06:54:19 #
I think what you're doing is just great. And don't let the nabobs of cynicism and negativity get you down. At age 7 my father told me that in every crowd there is at least ONE sob! I have yet to find the exception to that.
Sep 24, 2018 07:00:42 #
BebuLamar wrote:
For better or worse I would actually choose to spend the tuition for a camera.
It may be like Tennessee. Once you hit 65 you can audit any class in Community Colleges for free. Just pay books and supplies. I almost did that but in conversation with the instructor it was obvious that they did not want a bunch of "old @arts" jawboning in class and influencing the young students.
Sep 24, 2018 07:14:08 #
GAS496 wrote:
“Skill in photography is acquired by practice, not by purchase.”-Anonymous
As Old Blue Eyes said, "Love and marriage - You can't have one without the other."
You need both good skills and good equipment to be a good photographer. Look at what the pros use. Newer, more expensive cameras are better. Period.
Sep 24, 2018 07:15:13 #
Hammer wrote:
By the way , my photos are lousy.
Irrelevant! Are you having fun? That's all that matters.
Sep 24, 2018 08:35:04 #
As for going to classes for 16 years, I had the distinct pleasure of serving as an ECP (English conversation partner) for 15 years. At a superb Community College. I met students from all over the world. Some were not only eager to learn our language but also quite talented. The President of the College gave me an award which I treasure. You are a very fortunate individual. Congratulations on your perseverance.
Sep 24, 2018 08:41:33 #
Sep 24, 2018 08:59:05 #
[quote=Hammer]So true, but sadly I am addicted to the latest gizmo and suspected of having GAS.
Since I am a film shooter the objects that catch my eye are those nice big fast German lens’. But don’t think I don’t pour over the B&H and Adorama websites when they send me an email even though they don’t carry the stuff I use anymore. If I shot digital I am sure the biggest most powerful chipped marvel would be on my list.
As for the wife’s critiques of your work well my wife has an opinion on things too. It is part of the deal. It was not in the marriage brochure that is for sure.
And to all the others thank you very much for the positive comments. Sometimes it just takes one to ruin the party.
Jerry
Since I am a film shooter the objects that catch my eye are those nice big fast German lens’. But don’t think I don’t pour over the B&H and Adorama websites when they send me an email even though they don’t carry the stuff I use anymore. If I shot digital I am sure the biggest most powerful chipped marvel would be on my list.
As for the wife’s critiques of your work well my wife has an opinion on things too. It is part of the deal. It was not in the marriage brochure that is for sure.
And to all the others thank you very much for the positive comments. Sometimes it just takes one to ruin the party.
Jerry
Sep 24, 2018 09:31:39 #
Excellent advice.
--Bob
--Bob
GAS496 wrote:
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Sep 24, 2018 10:28:28 #
ricosha
Loc: Phoenix, Arizona
GAS496 wrote:
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Sounds like fun, I see your Arizona as am I, where do you take the class? I just might be interested.
Sep 24, 2018 11:36:41 #
[quote=ricosha]Sounds like fun, I see your Arizona as am I, where do you take the class?
It is fun and we always can learn something new. Like someone mentioned it is like being in a photography club except we meet twice a week year round except the summer. I am taking the class at SCC with Ken Storch. Class starts at 1915 hrs Tuesday and Thursday, come by and say hello.
Us film shooters have dwindled down to about five and the rest shoot digital of course. They have brand new iMacs, Epson printers, PS, LR and all that good stuff too. All you need is the paper.
Jerry
It is fun and we always can learn something new. Like someone mentioned it is like being in a photography club except we meet twice a week year round except the summer. I am taking the class at SCC with Ken Storch. Class starts at 1915 hrs Tuesday and Thursday, come by and say hello.
Us film shooters have dwindled down to about five and the rest shoot digital of course. They have brand new iMacs, Epson printers, PS, LR and all that good stuff too. All you need is the paper.
Jerry
Sep 24, 2018 13:21:22 #
Always ask your self: "What images am I not being able to capture with the gear I have?" "Am I missing images because of my limited gear?" If you can't immediately list some scenes you blew you just need to learn to use the gear you have.
Sep 24, 2018 14:07:54 #
[quote=cambriaman]Always ask your self: "What images am I not being able to capture with the gear I have...”
Funny you mention that because I am limited to the things I can shoot with my gear. I think birds and wildlife photography are out with a large format camera. So are sports and thankfully so are weddings. The requests from friends to shoot weddings go with me saying, I would love to but...
Funny you mention that because I am limited to the things I can shoot with my gear. I think birds and wildlife photography are out with a large format camera. So are sports and thankfully so are weddings. The requests from friends to shoot weddings go with me saying, I would love to but...
Sep 24, 2018 15:52:49 #
[quote=GAS496]
All those years... whatever makes you a better photographer (and/or a better human being) works for me. >Alan
Mac wrote:
You've been taking a class for 16 years?
Yes sounds crazy huh! But I really have become friends with the instructor and many of my fellow students who have been taking the class with me for years too. We all share a passion for photography some shooting film and some digital. It’s a great mix and we feed off each other creatively.
And you are never too old to stop learning and we all know it takes a lifetime to master the art of photography.
Yes sounds crazy huh! But I really have become friends with the instructor and many of my fellow students who have been taking the class with me for years too. We all share a passion for photography some shooting film and some digital. It’s a great mix and we feed off each other creatively.
And you are never too old to stop learning and we all know it takes a lifetime to master the art of photography.
All those years... whatever makes you a better photographer (and/or a better human being) works for me. >Alan
Sep 24, 2018 16:07:28 #
...but isn't it interesting how we dismiss and trivialize the "other guy's" folly when his opinions don't match up well with our own. Oh, but then I keep forgetting - isn't that when we pull out the "art" word.
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