Peter Souza: The Way I See It
Oct 17, 2020 16:13:15 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
JD750 wrote:
Maybe some. Certainly not all.
Why? Does it require the approval of someone here on UHH, or elsewhere, for you to enjoy your camera?
Ok, I approve! I think you made a fine choice!
Why? Does it require the approval of someone here on UHH, or elsewhere, for you to enjoy your camera?
Ok, I approve! I think you made a fine choice!
Sorry that you missed my point. I've made it plain in other posts that I do not care what anyone thinks about my choices. But I do think that a lot of folks here have a pretty distorted view of what constitutes humor. And if they were anywhere near as astute in discerning what companies were thinking and strategizing, they would still be working in high paying jobs somewhere. The point is that too much of what is written here is just a rude waste of time and serves to discourage new photographers who come here, which is the exact opposite of what should be happening if there is any concern at all around the discipline of photography. Very few young people among the many that I know are interested in developing a thick skin. That attitude belongs back in the film era, if we have any interest in the future.
Oct 17, 2020 16:26:31 #
larryepage wrote:
Sorry that you missed my point. I've made it plai... (show quote)
Unfortunately developing a thick skin is what helps people survive in this world. Snowflakes melt in the sun. I think young people would be better served by their teachers encouraging them to believe in themselves, develop critical thinking skills, have confidence in their own choices, and learn how to accept when they are wrong, rather than coddling them.
Oct 17, 2020 16:35:33 #
scubadoc
Loc: Sarasota, FL
As the original poster of this thread, i was not denigrating anyone’s choice of camera. I was tongue in cheek responding to the first two responders to my post who jokingly credited Souza’s photographic skills to his choice of Canon. I apologize to anyone who was offended.
Oct 17, 2020 18:19:34 #
scubadoc wrote:
As the original poster of this thread, i was not denigrating anyone’s choice of camera. I was tongue in cheek responding to the first two responders to my post who jokingly credited Souza’s photographic skills to his choice of Canon. I apologize to anyone who was offended.
Well it has been a fun thread and I certainly was not offended by anything anyone said.
Oct 18, 2020 06:21:40 #
Oct 18, 2020 06:28:27 #
I have always preferred Nikon to any other mfg. Reasoning, I love the quality!
Oct 18, 2020 07:08:29 #
I posted something on him last week and only 2 people read the post. Even had a video. You people are WAY behind. LOL
Oct 18, 2020 07:32:56 #
He knew not his screwdriver brands, nor did he have a preference, so he would not fit in here. 
Oct 18, 2020 08:20:53 #
I saw a video recently in which the photographer was asked what kind of camera he used to produce such a beautiful photo, and he replied that his reaction when asked that question was usually along the lines of it's like after a delicious, exceptional meal, saying to the host, "That was delicious! What kind of oven do you use?" It struck me as right on the mark!
Oct 18, 2020 08:49:43 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Interesting first paragraph! Wisdom indeed!
Before he starts discussing gear, however, Souza offers some words of wisdom.
“Keep in mind that the camera is basically a tool,” Souza says, holding up three different screwdrivers. “These are all screwdrivers. They all work equally well. I don’t know what brand/model they are. You just have to make a decision yourself on what kind of equipment to use."
Oct 18, 2020 08:52:13 #
scubadoc wrote:
Why are the Nikon folks not speaking up?
Because we are letting you Canon folks run with it.......and we know you are joking.......
Oct 18, 2020 08:55:49 #
JD750 wrote:
Speaking up about what?
Here is my (Nikon user) comment. I say use the gear you like best. If you like Canon, then use Canon. If you like Sony, then use Sony. We are living in the golden age of camera tech. It's foolish to argue about brands when it comes to results. They are ALL good cameras and any one of them, when handled properly, is capable of delivering stellar results. It's the nut behind the lens that makes all the difference with the results.
Here is my (Nikon user) comment. I say use the gear you like best. If you like Canon, then use Canon. If you like Sony, then use Sony. We are living in the golden age of camera tech. It's foolish to argue about brands when it comes to results. They are ALL good cameras and any one of them, when handled properly, is capable of delivering stellar results. It's the nut behind the lens that makes all the difference with the results.
Very well spoken.
Bruce
Oct 18, 2020 09:04:09 #
It isn't the camera it is the person behind the camera.
I loved this documentary. The contrast between a photo journalist taking candid images and a photographer taking posed images is striking. Pete Souza tells a story about the man in the White house. A loving husband, father and a man with empathy, integrity and compassion.
The father of one of a Sandy Hook child, who was shot many times stated it perfectly.
~There is no substitute for empathy, it is the foundational to the relationship between human beings.~
~David Wheeler~
I loved this documentary. The contrast between a photo journalist taking candid images and a photographer taking posed images is striking. Pete Souza tells a story about the man in the White house. A loving husband, father and a man with empathy, integrity and compassion.
The father of one of a Sandy Hook child, who was shot many times stated it perfectly.
~There is no substitute for empathy, it is the foundational to the relationship between human beings.~
~David Wheeler~
Oct 18, 2020 09:36:56 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
I noticed that many of his backgrounds included large windows where the hilights were all blown out but he had such great compositions and subject matter that you really didn’t notice it all that much. Most of those backlit shots had an ethereal quality to them that transferred to the human subjects. And I suspect he used as slow a shutter speed as possible in burst mode to get the stop-action shot he wanted. All of his on-sight technique was then combined with his years of PP experience to produce those great shots. He’s definitely not out there taking "snapshots".
Oct 18, 2020 09:49:31 #
Know what I liked best? His composition! He captured FEELINGS and the great historical significance...the masterful way he framed the photos. Yes. I'd love to know the settings , etc. because, of course, to avoid being noticed, he couldn't use flash. What ISO? Outdoors without fill?
What a wonderful photographic gift to History..and to the legacy of a truly great Man.
What a wonderful photographic gift to History..and to the legacy of a truly great Man.
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