Stupid things you've done while using your camera.
May 23, 2019 09:23:36 #
I was sitting at the beach during a vacation taking shots of a beautiful sunset, a young lady opened a blanket between my camera and the sun. I was not upset but as seen her turning her face to her side the sun created a glow framing her head. I have played with images around the sun but I have never have seen a more beautiful composition. It’s hard to describe how beautiful the sun light and the shadow of her face was facing me. That vision of her face and the sun behind her head has stock in my mind, plus the inability to make the decision to take that shot, not want her to make her uncomfortable.
May 23, 2019 09:28:44 #
arathorn357 wrote:
That feeling when - br br You have researched car... (show quote)
Now that's the kind of straightforward advice we look for. Not complete with edification
May 23, 2019 09:30:53 #
May 23, 2019 09:33:39 #
texaseve wrote:
Walking up out of a big gully in TX, my tennis shoes slipped on gravel that was in and around rocks. Had my D700 and 70-200mm on it and they were pretty new at the time. I fell hard on my behind and got scraped and bruised up. I held that camera up so nothing hurt it. I ended up with a herniated disc..... I still get shots for! I did herniate a 2nd one working as RN. 3rd going over on bike. I think I’m calmer now. 😁
I think I, too, would protect my gear and take the fall. Hope you're treatments bring great relief.
May 23, 2019 12:03:06 #
SteveFranz
Loc: Durham, NC
Before I flew from Dallas, TX to Portland, OR I plugged in my charger to make sure I had a full battery on my new Canon. Got to Portland and realized that my battery was still at home. I had to buy a new battery AND a new charger. Oh well, I needed a spare anyway.
May 23, 2019 14:38:52 #
Fred Douglas
Loc: SPRINGFIELD MASONIC RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
boberic wrote:
I have never made a single error. All my shots have been perfect, allways have the propper lens on the camera. Camera is always over my shoulder. Please Buy this bridge???
GOOD JOB - LOVE YOUR SCENARIO.
May 23, 2019 15:15:50 #
SteveFranz wrote:
Before I flew from Dallas, TX to Portland, OR I plugged in my charger to make sure I had a full battery on my new Canon. Got to Portland and realized that my battery was still at home. I had to buy a new battery AND a new charger. Oh well, I needed a spare anyway.
Pricey one. Ugh.
May 24, 2019 09:39:02 #
This has been one of my weaknesses, too--becoming so involved emotionally in what was going on that I neglected to take pictures, and feeling REALLY stupid afterward!
May 24, 2019 09:44:24 #
Upon further reflection, my single most embarrassing failure of all time was "shooting" my sister's entire wedding event without film in the camera! No one else in the family (and certainly not my DEAR sister) has held that over my head, but I don't think I will ever get over it!
May 24, 2019 10:09:07 #
wadp1 wrote:
Upon further reflection, my single most embarrassing failure of all time was "shooting" my sister's entire wedding event without film in the camera! No one else in the family (and certainly not my DEAR sister) has held that over my head, but I don't think I will ever get over it!
Years ago, I encountered an elderly lady at a tourist spot outside San Antonio, looking puzzled, while fiddling with a small camera. I struck up conversation, asking if she was experiencing a prob. Her reply was something along the lines of, “I have been shooting all day, and still haven’t run out of film.” Suspecting she had not threaded the film onto the take-up spool, I asked if I could take the camera to the men’s room and do a quick exam. Sure enough, into the john I go, turn out the lights, film not threaded. I quickly corrected the issue, returned the camera to the nice lady, and sadly explained the prob. She was somewhat embarassed, but grateful that I had solved her prob. Sadly, she had no photos to share of her visit.
May 24, 2019 10:37:00 #
wadp1 wrote:
Upon further reflection, my single most embarrassing failure of all time was "shooting" my sister's entire wedding event without film in the camera! No one else in the family (and certainly not my DEAR sister) has held that over my head, but I don't think I will ever get over it!
That one would linger with me as well.
May 24, 2019 10:37:19 #
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May 24, 2019 21:25:08 #
Through much trial and error, and some very scientific calculation, I've come to realize that I just don't need a camera to do something DUMB! Best of luck.
May 25, 2019 00:34:35 #
cjc2 wrote:
Through much trial and error, and some very scientific calculation, I've come to realize that I just don't need a camera to do something DUMB! Best of luck.
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