Posts: chapin in utah | Ugly Hedgehog

The Self-Titled Photography Syndrome

Jan 14, 2014 00:08:18 #

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First of all I don't consider myself a professional photographer. But I see this article as unnecerary roughness.
The principle of art for me is not only technique and knowledge, is also passion, curiosity, and love for what we do.
Of course technique is of paramount importance, but knowing all about cameras does not mean nothing if there is not a true passion for what we do.
That is why some of the meanest food or book critics never open a restaurant or write a book.
Because they are tied to their knowledge so much that they don't want to risk to look like a fool by making mistakes.
I am not able to purchase a big badass camera because I can't afford it.
I use point and shoot cameras for years trying to get memories of family, friends and love ones. Then, finally I was able to get an used dslr camera and the chalenges it has gave me have force me to improve myself more than I ever could imagine with any piece of technology I ever had.
I read books, ask questions that may sound stupid for some "professionals" but I always found good fellas willing to have a little pacience with me, and teach me something new.
I am enrolling in photography courses and taking my camera everywere I go

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Jan 13, 2014 23:42:11 #

Shutter Count Question

That is why I love my Olympus.
I just open the card compartment, push a few buttons and voila! Its there.

How To Take Memorable Photos

Jan 13, 2014 08:24:00 #

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Thank you.
Thinking about the pictures I have taken I realize the ones I remember are the ones with action as well.
My little son trowing a baseball, captured frozen in the air, my three kids togheter trowing a bunch of leaves into the air on a morning fall.
I really appreciate this post!

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Jan 10, 2014 06:00:39 #

Yellowstone National Park.

Enjoy yellowstone.
I have been in a few national parks, and even all are beautiful yellowstone has a magnificence I havent been able to find anywere else.
Can't wait to see your pictures!

Jan 4, 2014 21:38:59 #

No, I don't sell guns or ammo. I just work in another department at the same store.
But you are right, for my own convictions I didn't take an open position at that department when it was offered to me, even it was more money.
Sorry if I didn't express myself clear:-)

Jan 4, 2014 21:33:30 #

That is true.
That is why we love going camping, fishing, fourwheeling and we teach them values and keep a close eye on them.
Like I said, if they choose to purchase a gun when they are of legal age, so be it.
The problem I have is with irresponsible people thinking they know better, and just purchase a gun without any training, or backgroung,and ask a friend to get some ammo at walmart.

You are right, we can keep an eye on our kids, but what happen at school, at the mall. Etc?
My daughter is black belt in taekwondo, she is just five feet tall, but she has a good chance of taking care of a punk with a knife. But she will be in disanvantage of an individual with a gun.
All I am saying is, we need to know who has a gun, and know when that person is going to get ammo for that gun.
After all, a car can kill, therefore it has to be registered, insured and accounted for. Dont ya think?

Jan 4, 2014 20:04:41 #

That is true.
I meant internet sites like craigslist or local newspaper websites.

But you hit the nail right on the head. If you take a concealed weapon course, go to a store and Id yourself so the clerk sees you have no criminal record, congratulations, shoot at your heart content.

But without proper regulations, my kids can end up buying your guns, and kill themselves or a bulglar will kill me before I have the time to open the safe gun, remove the trigger safety device, open the other safe with the ammo, look for my camo jacket, and my orange vest, and the laser pointy little light. (Just kidding about the vest and the laser little light) :-)

Jan 4, 2014 18:42:09 #

pbearperry wrote:

There are always anti gun people in Chit Chat.if you are one of them,I really would like to know the reasons behind this.I would really like to understand your mind sight.
I hope to see maturity, minus all the name calling if possible.

I think is more a cultural thing.

Me, for example coming from a very violent country, I usually find weapons as means of intimidation, crime tools and possible even accidental deaths.

You have to understand though, in Guatemala usually only two kind of people carry guns: criminals and police, who usually are worst than criminals due to the rampant corruption there.

There is also another issue with guns and weapons. usually they are made here in united states, but due to people upgrading them, or simply getting bored, they end up being sold to private parties or thru internet who in exchange sell them to criminals or even worst, to people without the proper training to keep them safe, away from children, or mentally ill individuals. or, sometimes, ship back to third countries like mine, where criminals use them.

I have no problems with people having guns for protection, sport or collection, as long they know what they are doing. Heck, I know people here in Utah with private arsenals that put in shame a police department.

I work in a retail store that sells guns and ammo, and I see people in line every day waiting two hours for a single case of 22's which is dumb as well. senators like puppets.

Then there is the whole rifle association, that handles a bunch of congressmen and

I feel sometimes, people get too crazy about guns and they forget that their rights ends where my rights begins.

I hope my respectful point of view don't hurt nobodies feelings. Thanks

Jan 3, 2014 14:34:15 #

Seating on airlines

You perverts! She is only a little girl!!
I just want to hug her. And never let her go!

Jan 3, 2014 10:19:06 #

Why fishing is better than sex.

Me too :-)