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11/30/2006 01:54:36 PM · #226 |
Originally posted by raish:
Also, remember the stupid think they are going to inherit the earth, only because they are too dumb to see they already did. |
Insightful. (edit: I hope that doesn't sound sarcastic... I really do think this is a brilliant statement)
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11/30/2006 01:55:10 PM · #227 |
Originally posted by karmabreeze:
Originally posted by Alienyst:
I can top that - I didn't even post a picture here, just posted a possible score on a pic and was told it was 'literally impossible for me to take a picture that would score that high.' Now if that isn't a slap in the face. The score was not unachievable in reality. But I guess in my reality, to this person, it is. Made me feel like crap to the point that I am questioning if I want to renew my membership which is 20 days and counting to expire. |
Don't let one stupid troll chase you off. Just set about proving them wrong. |
Yeah! Just ignore the stupid comments and listen to the good things that you know are true. |
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11/30/2006 02:10:28 PM · #228 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
I used to get that, or something similar, all the time when I was working in public with my large format view camera; "They DO make smaller cameras now, you know?"
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You know they are right ? ;-)
But, you get similar reactions from people with those tiny P&S cameras when you break out your dSLR.
"This has got 8 megapixels and 6x digital zoom and fits in my pocket."
or "Hey, you should see the great pics my camera phone takes"
Message edited by author 2006-11-30 14:11:41.
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11/30/2006 02:14:51 PM · #229 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
"This has got 8 megapixels and 6x digital zoom and fits in my pocket."
or "Hey, you should see the great pics my camera phone takes" |
just tell them that you have the "new improved pixels" or the "energy efficient pixels" ... turn & walk way ;)
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11/30/2006 02:17:59 PM · #230 |
Originally posted by ralph:
just tell them that you have the "new improved pixels" or the "energy efficient pixels" ... turn & walk way ;) |
What would be more like me to say: "This lens is 58mm around, 6inches in length and is about to be inserted into your *ss"...
But, hey, that's just me... LOL
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11/30/2006 06:55:37 PM · #231 |
the perfect come back
HAHAHAHAHA
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11/30/2006 06:56:56 PM · #232 |
Originally posted by Firsty:
the perfect come back
HAHAHAHAHA |
Gonna have to remember that.
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11/30/2006 06:57:49 PM · #233 |
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11/30/2006 07:13:38 PM · #234 |
Originally posted by colda:
'I love your excellent photos - you must have a great camera!' |
Worst one !!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHH !!!!
kopa21
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12/01/2006 07:59:11 AM · #235 |
I was with some people on the mountain, when I took this photo  . And I heard: "Look, she is photographing flowers! She has no use for that camera!â |
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12/01/2006 08:48:31 AM · #236 |
| Rebel xt with 100-400 attached...That camera must be really old, they make'm alot smaller now. |
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12/01/2006 09:54:43 AM · #237 |
One of the things that kinda bug me but I usually don't mention at all because I'd be really rude then is getting comments like:
oh and great pictures like usual.
I think the main source of irritation there is having the quality of the photo brought up as a tacked on after thought AND being taken for granted that I somehow magically take decent photos.
It's not as bad as the "Great pictures! you must have a great camera!" - one.
Oh and another thing (I'm on a roll here) is meeting equipment obsessed photographers who talk about how they have the best equipment money can buy and pointedly bringing out all the reasons why they didn't buy the camera/lenses that you have. Grrr. Especially when they don't take that fantastic photos themselves in the first place. |
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12/01/2006 10:25:01 AM · #238 |
Originally posted by Siggav:
oh and great pictures like usual. |
I think you would be doing something wrong in general if people were more interested in the photo than the subject matter.
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12/01/2006 10:34:48 AM · #239 |
Upon seeing the pictures: do you shoot digital or SLR?
hmmm, it is a digital SLR (that really confuses them),
Oh and can you fix my camera? (and be handed a point and shoot). I actually do carry extra batteries so often can "fix" their camera :-)
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12/01/2006 01:01:27 PM · #240 |
I'm at the zoo, taking photos of a small primate, I have my lens racked out, with the tip about 6 inches away (there was glass between us). After taking about 15 shots or so, a guy behind me with a MKII and a 70-200L IS around his neck asks me
"so, were you taking macros?"
ummm.....yea.
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12/01/2006 01:32:44 PM · #241 |
When someone says "your camera takes great pictures" tell them this story.
A famous photographer was invited to a woman's house for dinner. She was known far and wide for her excellent skills in the kitchen and for throwing grand dinner parties.
At one point during dinner, she leaned over and said his photos were wonderful, and that he must have a great camera. He replied that he did.
Then near the end of the meal, as everyone was patting their stomachs full of delicious food, he said, loudly, "you really do create the most delicious dishes. You must have fantastic utensils!"
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12/01/2006 02:03:58 PM · #242 |
It seems to be a peculiarity of photographers to get upset about this.
She (in the apocryphal sense) probably would have the best utensils and they probably do contribute to the quality of the end result.
I think this oft-repeated story smacks more about photographer's insecurities and distance from the final product than any public slight.
We engage in an art-form where the end result is in large part due to the quality of the technology used to produce it. At some point we have to get over ourselves and accept that.
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12/01/2006 02:09:09 PM · #243 |
It happens almost every weekend - I'm out & about, have a big black camera strung around my neck, long lens attached to that, with lens hood. A 50lb backpack strapped to my back and tripod in my hand and someone asks "Are you a photographer?"
Seriously, it happens often enough that I've learned not to laugh, but calmly smile and say 'yes'. A part of me wants to scream "no, I'm an FBI agent! Move along for your own safety" ;P
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12/01/2006 02:44:33 PM · #244 |
Originally posted by idnic:
It happens almost every weekend - I'm out & about, have a big black camera strung around my neck, long lens attached to that, with lens hood. A 50lb backpack strapped to my back and tripod in my hand and someone asks "Are you a photographer?"
Seriously, it happens often enough that I've learned not to laugh, but calmly smile and say 'yes'. A part of me wants to scream "no, I'm an FBI agent! Move along for your own safety" ;P |
You should bat your eyes at them and say very sweetly, "Why no! Why do you ask?" and just smile at them.
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12/01/2006 03:16:17 PM · #245 |
Originally posted by doctornick:
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Originally posted by colda:
'I love your excellent photos - you must have a great camera!' |
I HATE THAT ONE!!! Heard it several times. |
I HATE THAT ONE TOO! Heard it many many times! |
Think I would like to hear this one so that I could hate this one too :-/ |
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12/01/2006 03:24:18 PM · #246 |
For back when I used a 6MP dSLR . . .
Wedding Guest with 10MP point and shoot: "How many megapixels is your camera?"
Me (anticipating his smug reaction if I said 'six': "It's six megapixels, but I bought this camera in Europe, so these are European megapixels. They're bigger than North American megapixels. It comes to about 22 megapixels after you do the conversion from European."
Talk fast and then walk away. :) |
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12/01/2006 03:32:41 PM · #247 |
Originally posted by saracat:
Originally posted by idnic:
It happens almost every weekend - I'm out & about, have a big black camera strung around my neck, long lens attached to that, with lens hood. A 50lb backpack strapped to my back and tripod in my hand and someone asks "Are you a photographer?"
Seriously, it happens often enough that I've learned not to laugh, but calmly smile and say 'yes'. A part of me wants to scream "no, I'm an FBI agent! Move along for your own safety" ;P |
You should bat your eyes at them and say very sweetly, "Why no! Why do you ask?" and just smile at them. |
I'd imagine they mean are you a "pro", which carrying all of that stuff wouldn't make you such per se. Strangely enough I've never been ask if I was a photographer but rather if I worked for the newspaper. I've gotten that a few times. |
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12/01/2006 03:43:45 PM · #248 |
Originally posted by Gordon:
It seems to be a peculiarity of photographers to get upset about this. I think this oft-repeated story smacks more about photographer's insecurities and distance from the final product than any public slight. |
Oh, Gordon, you're no fun. Of course the quality of the camera plays a large role. But you seem to have confused this thread with "discuss how to get along well in life." I think that's over in the tips & tricks forum. ;)
Message edited by author 2006-12-01 15:44:39.
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12/01/2006 03:43:53 PM · #249 |
Originally posted by idnic:
It happens almost every weekend - I'm out & about, have a big black camera strung around my neck, long lens attached to that, with lens hood. A 50lb backpack strapped to my back and tripod in my hand and someone asks "Are you a photographer?"
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I'd imagine they are just looking at it as a polite and obvious way to strike up a conversation with you. It's a fairly safe and banal start to taking an interest in you and what you are doing. Often I get asked that in terms of am I a full time or career photographer.
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12/01/2006 03:45:56 PM · #250 |
Originally posted by levyj413:
Oh, Gordon, you're no fun. Of course the quality of the camera plays a large role. But you seem to have confused this thread with "discuss how to get along well in life." I think that's over in the tips & tricks forum. ;) |
Okay, right enough. Well my pet peeve is 'oh, you should take a picture of '
Or look at that, take a photo, quick, take a photo, it'll be excellent. Then they get disappointed if later it isn't good and somehow it's your fault...
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