That time of year to consider 2022 Photography Goals
Dec 23, 2021 18:06:44 #
User ID wrote:
Xs and Ys ?!?!? Could get mistaken for math. Math is “not well received” here.
Math is about as welcome as humor, but it’s not worth extra consideration for the math impaired and humor impaired. They tend to coincidentally be our best sources of misinformation. So really, what special consideration have they earned anywho.
Math is about as welcome as humor, but it’s not worth extra consideration for the math impaired and humor impaired. They tend to coincidentally be our best sources of misinformation. So really, what special consideration have they earned anywho.
Okay, next time I can use $ and ¢ , or √ and • , or ♫ and ♪ , or Φ and ¬ instead. Will any of those work better?
Dec 23, 2021 18:14:33 #
alphonso49uk wrote:
The only thing that has changed my photography in 2021 is Covid....the inability to travel to far off places...or anywhere else of interest has just about killed off my passion for photography. When youve lived in the same area for years and photographed just about everything of interest its now the equivelent of driving down a dead end street.
Im sure others wont feel the same though...in which case...continue to enjoy your photography.
Im sure others wont feel the same though...in which case...continue to enjoy your photography.
Andrew Wyeth painted scenes in his back yard - exclusively.
Dec 23, 2021 18:20:40 #
Diocletian wrote:
Andrew Wyeth painted scenes in his back yard - exclusively.
Isaac Newton invented calculus while home-schooling during a plague. Blaise Pascal invented geometry while bed-ridden. Many great things can happen with your normal routine interrupted. Neil Young also learned guitar stuck sick in bed.
Dec 23, 2021 18:44:08 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Isaac Newton invented calculus while home-schooling during a plague. Blaise Pascal invented geometry while bed-ridden. Many great things can happen with your normal routine interrupted. Neil Young also learned guitar stuck sick in bed.
Poor Euclid......
Dec 24, 2021 07:23:36 #
Dec 24, 2021 09:01:54 #
Soul Dr. wrote:
Thanks, I will see how it does after the holidays. If I get something printed out, I'll post it here.
Looking forward to seeing how your Creality Ender 3 V2 does. That brand seems to be a pretty popular one.
Anyway, I hope you and yours have a great Christmas Holiday!
will
Looking forward to seeing how your Creality Ender 3 V2 does. That brand seems to be a pretty popular one.
Anyway, I hope you and yours have a great Christmas Holiday!
will
And you as well!!!
Dec 24, 2021 09:43:32 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
We asked earlier in December how (if) UHH has chan... (show quote)
I am not a professional, I don't plan to be a professional, I just enjoy getting out in nature. I am not, nor will I ever be in competition with anyone in taking photos or having expert photography knowledge (although I do appreciate those who do have that expertise and are willing to share it). So, my resolution is the same as it has been for years, just get out, enjoy nature, take a few photos, and thank God that I am able to enjoy my "golden years."
Dec 24, 2021 10:21:31 #
jradose wrote:
I am not a professional, I don't plan to be a professional, I just enjoy getting out in nature. I am not, nor will I ever be in competition with anyone in taking photos or having expert photography knowledge (although I do appreciate those who do have that expertise and are willing to share it). So, my resolution is the same as it has been for years, just get out, enjoy nature, take a few photos, and thank God that I am able to enjoy my "golden years."
Dec 24, 2021 10:39:06 #
Dec 24, 2021 10:44:20 #
I have started to plan for 2022. Got my new camera ..R6. Planning a trip to Africa in March.
At 86 years young I really can't put thing off. i want to live the best i can with the time i have left.
I love the saying......."there is nothing to fear, except fear it self"
At 86 years young I really can't put thing off. i want to live the best i can with the time i have left.
I love the saying......."there is nothing to fear, except fear it self"
Dec 24, 2021 11:25:41 #
philo wrote:
I have started to plan for 2022. Got my new camera ..R6. Planning a trip to Africa in March.
At 86 years young I really can't put thing off. i want to live the best i can with the time i have left.
I love the saying......."there is nothing to fear, except fear it self"
At 86 years young I really can't put thing off. i want to live the best i can with the time i have left.
I love the saying......."there is nothing to fear, except fear it self"
Good for you Philo!!
We never know how much time we have left, so we need to make the most of every minute.
Have a wonderful trip.
Bob
Dec 24, 2021 12:51:40 #
Come on y'all BE NICE TO EACH OTHER! It's Christmas or whatever the heck you celebrate and the NEW YEAR is on the way! It's a time to make some resolution, some of with you will actually bring to fruition
Questioneers are fun to fill out and take stock of. Many of us do that anyway, in our heads, but are busy and kinda disorganized so a list is not such a bad idea.
Because photography is my day job as well as my hobby, I do many of the good ideas on the OP's list like keeping up with the technology, lookt to improve my work, shooting every day, etc. I'certna not after every gadget ad widget on the market but if I find things that will make the job easier and more efficient, I wanna know about it.I might even buy it!
As for PLANNING, the OP is 100% correct. Gotta tell y'all, believe me, half of my job is planning. In business is mandatory- if you don't do your financial, promotional and technical planning, you are taking the fast track to bankruptcy court! Even if you are a hobbyist, consider this; many of the problems that folks bring up on this forum are due to poor planning,r no planning or lack of knowledge. Folks go out and buy the wrong gear or the right stuff but really don't know how to use it. Many run before they can walk and never learn practical techniques and problem-solving methodologies. Instead of simply "taking pictures" and enjoying the results, they spend all the time messing around with ther gear, endlessly testing, tweaking and adjusting and in the end, their photograph legacy will be a compilation of test targets, colour checkers, and resolution charts!
Whether you are embarking on a professional assignment or contemplating a photo trip or any kind of significant shoot, planning the equipment needs, logistics, and some kind of shooting plan is essential for success. If something unexpected occurs the need to be a "plan-B" as a workaround alternative.
Photograhy has always been considered an expensive hobby and setting up for professional work was always a large investment of time and money, Nowadays, what with the cost of equipment, it all has become outrageously expensive. To set up a professional studio, these days, you need to have your own BANK, rob one, or risk your life savings! ! Even going on an extensive photographic excursion or vacation is not cheap. So, it all requires planning, thinking, making lists and check-off boxes.
This thread makes more sense to me than the endless and ever-present arguments about filters, post-processing vs. SOTC, and all the other redundant stuff. Planning, setting goals, self and academic education, improvement, etc, is more interesting because it won't be the same for everyone. Each of us works or enjoys our photography in different ways, has various motivations and asperations but a little introspection and planning never hurts and may prove to be helpful.
Even if you are a great photographer, if you don't take the time to inventory and organize your images, it will be possible that they will be inaccessible or lost when really want to review, print, see, or pass them on.
If you don't like the list in this thread, make up your own!
Questioneers are fun to fill out and take stock of. Many of us do that anyway, in our heads, but are busy and kinda disorganized so a list is not such a bad idea.
Because photography is my day job as well as my hobby, I do many of the good ideas on the OP's list like keeping up with the technology, lookt to improve my work, shooting every day, etc. I'certna not after every gadget ad widget on the market but if I find things that will make the job easier and more efficient, I wanna know about it.I might even buy it!
As for PLANNING, the OP is 100% correct. Gotta tell y'all, believe me, half of my job is planning. In business is mandatory- if you don't do your financial, promotional and technical planning, you are taking the fast track to bankruptcy court! Even if you are a hobbyist, consider this; many of the problems that folks bring up on this forum are due to poor planning,r no planning or lack of knowledge. Folks go out and buy the wrong gear or the right stuff but really don't know how to use it. Many run before they can walk and never learn practical techniques and problem-solving methodologies. Instead of simply "taking pictures" and enjoying the results, they spend all the time messing around with ther gear, endlessly testing, tweaking and adjusting and in the end, their photograph legacy will be a compilation of test targets, colour checkers, and resolution charts!
Whether you are embarking on a professional assignment or contemplating a photo trip or any kind of significant shoot, planning the equipment needs, logistics, and some kind of shooting plan is essential for success. If something unexpected occurs the need to be a "plan-B" as a workaround alternative.
Photograhy has always been considered an expensive hobby and setting up for professional work was always a large investment of time and money, Nowadays, what with the cost of equipment, it all has become outrageously expensive. To set up a professional studio, these days, you need to have your own BANK, rob one, or risk your life savings! ! Even going on an extensive photographic excursion or vacation is not cheap. So, it all requires planning, thinking, making lists and check-off boxes.
This thread makes more sense to me than the endless and ever-present arguments about filters, post-processing vs. SOTC, and all the other redundant stuff. Planning, setting goals, self and academic education, improvement, etc, is more interesting because it won't be the same for everyone. Each of us works or enjoys our photography in different ways, has various motivations and asperations but a little introspection and planning never hurts and may prove to be helpful.
Even if you are a great photographer, if you don't take the time to inventory and organize your images, it will be possible that they will be inaccessible or lost when really want to review, print, see, or pass them on.
If you don't like the list in this thread, make up your own!
Dec 24, 2021 13:08:49 #
Dec 24, 2021 13:55:10 #
E.L.. Shapiro wrote:
Come on y'all BE NICE TO EACH OTHER! It's Christ... (show quote)
I wish the list contained at least some reference to expanding your photographic horizons by stepping out of your comfort zone and photographing subjects/content that you normally don't. Or treating your subjects/content differently. Or learning to appreciate different types of images....
Dec 24, 2021 14:36:51 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Isaac Newton invented calculus while home-schooling during a plague. Blaise Pascal invented geometry while bed-ridden. Many great things can happen with your normal routine interrupted. Neil Young also learned guitar stuck sick in bed.
Good reminder of possibilities
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