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04/14/2005 08:11:22 PM · #1 |
I love photography. I know you already know that. But I just realized I pay attention to things differently than I used to. I just went to the conference room window here at work to see what sunset looked like, and was surprised by how far away the sun is from where it was last time I photographed sunset from that window. I probably never would have noticed the seasonal movement of the sun before.
It really made me feel like time is passing ;)
But I love it anyway. Talk about expanding my horizons.
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04/14/2005 08:27:30 PM · #2 |
Good observation.
I think anyone that is in tune with themselves, have realized at some point the world no longer looks the same after spending a bazillion hours behind the lens.
We have a tendancy to "see" things, as we are pretty much in composition mode most of the time, thus paying far more attention to life around us than most people. Every turn of the head brings a new vision, rather than just a sight.
That is my opinion anyway.
Message edited by author 2005-04-14 20:27:45. |
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04/14/2005 08:33:10 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by BradP:
We have a tendancy to "see" things, as we are pretty much in composition mode most of the time |
That is definitely true. I see so many "good photos" out there, just as I'm wandering around. Makes me wish I had a tiny camera implanted in my eye sometimes. My lens is so much better at seeing and remembering things than my brain.
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04/14/2005 08:37:23 PM · #4 |
There is something that we suffer from though:
We are so intent on perfecting a shot, we have all too easily forgotten to just point & shoot in our own families. Those frozen moments in time, though not our "best" work, will turn into our best work in years to come.
Don't let the daily memories slip by for the sake of perfect lighting & following the rule of thirds in the composition - heck - tilt the darn camera, click and create an imperpect moment preserved forever. |
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04/14/2005 09:46:44 PM · #5 |
I think you're preaching to the choir here...
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04/14/2005 09:49:48 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by ahaze:
Originally posted by BradP:
We have a tendancy to "see" things, as we are pretty much in composition mode most of the time |
That is definitely true. I see so many "good photos" out there, just as I'm wandering around. Makes me wish I had a tiny camera implanted in my eye sometimes. My lens is so much better at seeing and remembering things than my brain. |
Im thinking the lens would be doing the seeing but the sensor would be remembering... lol
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04/14/2005 10:05:09 PM · #7 |
I had it not with the sunset but with the moon... On the beging of the other week the moon will be setting right on top of the 25th of april bridge... it's in lisbon and i just hope the sky is clear so i can take a photo. i have one photo of the moon in my portfolio of the moon over lisbon this week. hope to get it right on top of the bridge.
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04/14/2005 10:07:39 PM · #8 |
Had me thinking and wondering how many "really" just point & shoot anymore?
As an example, I dragged a few shots out of the basement as examples of snapshots that I can find a ton of stuff technically wrong with, yet are images that are frozen moments in time that can never be replicated.
    
Revert to snapshot mode once in a while. You will thank yourself later. |
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04/14/2005 10:09:15 PM · #9 |
i ALWAYS point and shoot. Maybe that is why my score isnt that great, but i always like to see what expressions i get etc... I have only ever once set up a shot that i can think of.
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04/14/2005 10:21:06 PM · #10 |
i'll agree that there is a difference between setting up a shot of a shampoo bottle and capturing a family moment, but i don't see anything wrong with trying to make a snapshot a little less snap-shotty...
none of these were taken for challenges--they were all shot for the family scrapbook...
    
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04/14/2005 10:25:17 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by skiprow:
but I don't see anything wrong with trying to make a snapshot a little less snap-shotty... |
Absolutely - if at all possible.
Guess I was suggesting not to pass by a shot just because it isn't optimal. Far too easy to think too technical at times.
Rush is wonderful btw!
Message edited by author 2005-04-14 22:25:55. |
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04/14/2005 10:25:38 PM · #12 |
there is nothing wrong at all with trying to make a snap shot less snap shotty. You must have some great family scrapbook :) All my snap shots look like snap shots. I can see where you are coming from.
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04/14/2005 10:30:36 PM · #13 |
I just posted a thread about snapshot and this is what i took as a snapshot. which came to me to have something more than a snapshot.
I have more shots that where snapshots and i think they are really nice to look at.
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04/14/2005 10:35:07 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by BradP:
Guess I was suggesting not to pass by a shot just because it isn't optimal. Far too easy to think too technical at times. |
you know, when i'm browsing books of prints at the library, i'm always struck by just how much i enjoy the shots that are missing something technically. you know, landscapes with washed out skies, people on porches with blown out backgrounds, etc, etc. the point is, the images have something that grab you, and there was something about them that justified them being a part of a printed collection, but, all the same, there are 'flaws' in each image that would get marked down in a challenge.
so, i think what you're saying (in far fewer words than me) to stop thinking about every shot as a challenge shot, but go on and capture the moment.
Originally posted by BradP:
Rush is wonderful btw! |
thanks! |
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04/14/2005 10:40:22 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by skiprow:
so, i think what you're saying (in far fewer words than me) to stop thinking about every shot as a challenge shot, but go on and capture the moment. |
Yup (did it again huh?) ROFL - that is exactly what I am getting at.
Thanks for sharing those and the countless shots you have and will share with us! |
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04/15/2005 04:51:11 PM · #16 |
I have to watch myself when I'm driving, get very distracted!! Did try taking a photo when I was driving one day, not very sucessfully and thought.......
accident report to the insurance co......'drove off road while taking photos of the scenenery, but it was a great shot!!!' Hmmmmmmm don't think I'll do that one again!!!!!
I go past an inlet on the way to work and the reflections in the water are just awesome!!!! Especially usually when I'm late to work, no time to stop!
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04/15/2005 04:56:28 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by suemack:
I have to watch myself when I'm driving, get very distracted!! |
Isn't hard to drive AND watch yourself?
LOL
Good thing I "never" do anything like take pictures while I'm driving.
 
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04/15/2005 04:57:51 PM · #18 |
I think the word snapshot applies when others look at your photos of family etc. Family members look and see a moment they can recall, a record of an event that was captured.
I use my camera like a machine gun, shooting off all the time when something is happening. Whether it be social events or just a grandchild standing by an open door. All are moments that so easily slip by, especially if I were to wait until everything was technically correct.
It is knowing where to draw the line between perfection of a moment and perfection of technicality.
Steve
Message edited by author 2005-04-15 17:06:08. |
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04/15/2005 04:57:59 PM · #19 |
I'm just in it for the chicks
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04/15/2005 05:05:09 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by louddog:
I'm just in it for the chicks |
Need to get out of Arizona then - they're all dried up out there.
Just kidding - can ya' tell it's Friday? |
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04/15/2005 05:19:29 PM · #21 |
Oops, the thread title says "Photography", I read "Pornography", so am replying by mistake.
:-P |
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04/15/2005 05:24:58 PM · #22 |
| I know what you mean about the noticing things that you have never noticed before,,I started a few weeks ago carryng my camera with me and taking shots whne I see them,,not saying that always works but I do try,,lol,,,this town that I live close to has one building with this huge crane on top with a really long boom and i would love to get a pic of it for #1 my dad is a crane operator and that would mean something to him and #2 is that it is really cool looking,,I tried yesterday to do but I was in traffic and I couldnt get a good view of it not to mention there was a huge glare from the sun,,I am thinking that I am going to go back and get in parking lot and take. and ofcourse to own a dslr would be great,,smile |
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04/15/2005 05:25:57 PM · #23 |
| nice slip of the tongue there brad,,lol |
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04/15/2005 05:28:28 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by BradP:
Originally posted by suemack:
I have to watch myself when I'm driving, get very distracted!! |
Isn't hard to drive AND watch yourself?
LOL
Good thing I "never" do anything like take pictures while I'm driving.
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And I didn't take this while driving.....though I was slowing down!!
Note to self....... (1)don't watch self whilst driving (2)dust dashboard of car!!!!!
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04/15/2005 05:31:04 PM · #25 |
I would have to agree with you on that one Andi... Ever since I have started taking pictures, my outlook on the world has completely changed. I find myself, everywhere I go, camera in hand or not, composing pictures. I look for interesting subjects, perspectives, and angles, whether I like it or not. It is becoming a sort of second nature.
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