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08/29/2003 04:59:28 AM · #26 |
Originally posted by inspzil:
Oooooooh pick me John!!!! Pick me...
Wait... Can you be a beginner even though you have a ribbon? or 2? Okay fine, pick someone else. Maybe Dr. Jones will be my mentor :)
-Bob |
Wow, I think Dr. Jones would be an EXCELLENT mentor... where is he these days? |
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08/29/2003 05:21:55 AM · #27 |
Originally posted by BobsterLobster:
Wow, I think Dr. Jones would be an EXCELLENT mentor... where is he these days? |
Probably on the beach someplace warm and tropical taking outstanding photos
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08/29/2003 10:44:44 AM · #28 |
Hi!
I would be thrilled to have a mentor. I have heaps of questions. I just took the leap from my Kodak point and shoot, and purchased the F717. There is sooo much to learn. Plus, I have the time!!
I honestly do not have my best shots uploaded any place right now. They are stored on CDs, and I'd have to find and upload them.
The best ones I have online now are:
Everyday Renee's Gallery
If you click on the images named:
Country Gate.jpg (Country Gate)
Tulip.jpg (Lone Tulip)
Footpr64.jpg (Footprints)
and this one:
Incredible Rays
I am not a sensitive person either. I take criticism well.
Renee
Message edited by author 2003-08-29 10:52:51.
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08/29/2003 12:26:46 PM · #29 |
I'm sorry to jump on the bandwagon but I REALLY REALLY want some help. I have an Olympus E-10 which limits me somewhat with what I can do, but it's all I can afford right now.
Here are a couple of links to some of my photos (most are not up anywhere cause I'm kinda shy...:) )
//www.sindrey.com/Webpics/dscf0762.jpg
//www.sindrey.com/Webpics/0093.jpg
Neither of these was taken with my camera. If you want to see more I can get them to anyone interested in mentoring my poor little self...:) |
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08/29/2003 12:37:47 PM · #30 |
Wow Renee, that image is BEAUTIFUL!
I don't want to be mentored, or to mentor anyone but this seemed a good chance to see what people put forward as their examples...
:D
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08/29/2003 12:45:59 PM · #31 |
I think if you put forth too good a sample, people will not want to be your mentor. If a persons shots are comparable to my own, what do I have to teach them that they couldn't teach themselves? Putting your best foot forward will move you to the back of the line in this thread.
Bob
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08/29/2003 01:12:38 PM · #32 |
| I would love to have a mentor. I've just gotten my camera and would love to learn better ways to do things instead of getting bad habits started. My only sample photos are here in the challenges. I have yahoo messenger. |
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08/29/2003 01:18:15 PM · #33 |
John:
Please add me to your growing list of interested folks.
I believe I have a pretty good handle on the "technical" side of photography. I think the place where I need the most help is on the "creative" side, where you have to learn to "see" a good photo opportunity, and then compose it to capture the essence of what it is you are seeing "in real life".
I don't have any other online gallery other than the one here. You can view my challenge submissions and my challenge outtakes to see if you think I'm a "qualified" candidate for your mentoring program.
Thanks for the opportunity! |
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08/29/2003 02:39:40 PM · #34 |
Originally posted by inspzil:
I think if you put forth too good a sample, people will not want to be your mentor. If a persons shots are comparable to my own, what do I have to teach them that they couldn't teach themselves? Putting your best foot forward will move you to the back of the line in this thread.
Bob |
Interesting point. I looked at it this way: Maybe Jim wants to find someone who has an eye for photography, but doesn't know how to do the technical components -- or who could improve a notch and really be outstanding. I don't know -- you raise a good point.
You are suggesting that maybe he'll be looking for someone who is technically skilled, but can't see what to capture -- that is a lot harder to mentor -- if you ask me. This would be someone without a natural talent.
I do not know how to shoot in manual modes. I have no clue! I have some books on order that I am waiting for to help me take a step forward. I have never worked with lights, backdrops, etc. I am quite the novice I guess you could say...
So, now I wonder if John (oops!)will answer what he is looking for...
P.S. Kavey -- thank you for your compliment on my photo. It is one of my favorites with my point and shoot Kodak (with the attached wide-angle lens).
Message edited by author 2003-08-29 17:51:59.
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08/29/2003 02:43:15 PM · #35 |
I figure it is probably easier to mentor someone with an 'eye' but little technical understanding than it is to try and teach creativity.
You can develop creativity based on a natural gift, but I don't know that it is something you can just be taught.
The craft side is a whole lot more teachable than the art side I'd think.
I'll take all the art mentoring I can get please - where do I sign ? |
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08/29/2003 02:51:42 PM · #36 |
Instead of everyone getting hung up on the "guru/grasshopper" relationship, why not get together (on-line) with someone else and agree to spend a certain amount of time exchanging photos, comments, and ideas. I think with a one-on-one "correspondence school" each person will have something to learn and teach.
You can pick someone with like interests (e.g. macros, portraits), or with opposite skills; somewhat like with Gordon's example, he knows tons more than I do about optics and massaging data, while I'd probably drive him crazy with alternative subject interpretations and clever(?) titles. |
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08/29/2003 02:53:21 PM · #37 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
and massaging data, |
I'd just like to state for the record that I have no formal training in massage. |
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08/29/2003 03:04:01 PM · #38 |
Originally posted by Everyday Renee:
Maybe Jim wants to find someone who has an eye for photography...
So, now I wonder if Jim will answer what he is looking for...
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Who is Jim?
Setzler's first name is John.
:o)
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08/29/2003 03:09:29 PM · #39 |
Originally posted by Kavey:
Originally posted by Everyday Renee:
Maybe Jim wants to find someone who has an eye for photography...
So, now I wonder if Jim will answer what he is looking for...
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Who is Jim?
Setzler's first name is John.
:o) |
Since he changed his username to all lowercase with initials, several people have mis-read his name. Compare:
jmsetzler vÃÂs-a-vÃÂs jimsetzler
It's easy to "see" the "missing" letter i.
Gordon: Noted. But I did want to avoid saying you were trained to "manipulate data" in these days of electronic paranoia.
Message edited by author 2003-08-29 18:08:51. |
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08/29/2003 03:41:39 PM · #40 |
| I feel I could use a mentor. Take a look at some of the photos in my profile and let me know. Also, I really liked the workshop Gordan threw together for the members a few months back. Something like that again would cool. Anymore planned in the future? |
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08/29/2003 04:29:07 PM · #41 |
Originally posted by tarique:
I would love to be mentored by the masters BUT I dont want to add to the "Me Too" list.
I have a suggestion. How about the protege keeping a journal of the process with photographs and notes by the mentor?
This way the process benifits more number of people, is documented and lasting. |
Excellent idea, Tarique! We can make this a FAQ, if you will. Start with a similar picture (landscape, still life or whatever) and follow along or even start with the same picture and then do before and after pictures after each step.
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08/29/2003 04:43:14 PM · #42 |
The idea of mentoring seems like a really, really good one. I don't want to take anything away from John, but this "pig-pile" of volunteers to be mentored may send him spinning off into la-la land. I've seen a number of good people that have more than a decent handle on the subject of photography, plus a number of people that are just damn good at specific areas.
(I hate to ask as I'm not volunteering to organize this)
How about of pool of volunteers to mentor, either one on one, or by specific tool or aspect (such as lighting, for example), then the newer folks and those wishing more on specific subjects could find the help they want. For example, I might volunteer for "long distance animal shots" (what do you mean that's too specific!!)
Anybody out there with GREAT organizational skills? (that counts me out big time!)
Message edited by author 2003-08-29 16:45:09. |
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08/29/2003 05:56:03 PM · #43 |
My apologies about getting John's first name wrong. Thanks for the correction -- much appreciated : )
Renee
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08/29/2003 06:05:58 PM · #44 |
Originally posted by Swashbuckler:
How about of pool of volunteers to mentor, either one on one, or by specific tool or aspect (such as lighting, for example), then the newer folks and those wishing more on specific subjects could find the help they want. |
Great Idea - I like that a lot. My need is very technical and somewhat creative. Being so many people wanting help this seems a really good way to go.
Originally posted by Swashbuckler:
Anybody out there with GREAT organizational skills? (that counts me out big time!) |
I'm out on that one too... |
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08/29/2003 06:36:02 PM · #45 |
I am still interested - I did upload three new images to my portfolio that are a departure for me and I would love to get feedback. I don't, however, know how to put the links here. Anne
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08/29/2003 06:36:36 PM · #46 |
First off thank you John for your generous offer. Having mentored and been mentored in another medium I realize what kind of leap of faith is involved with sharing the intimacy of your art and craft with someone. If what you're seeking is to see your craft through new eyes, and find renewed energy to create in a new way, You have taken the first step in reinventing your personal craft. Bravo for that!
I would LOVE to take advantage of this but I'm fairly certain that your first response would be get a real camera and second leave your cats alone.
Since this has turned into a post your best shot thread here are some of my personal favorites.
wanna play
summit at sea
Is that a mouse or a chipmunk??
Waiting for Godot
Down By the Riverside
Primary Vase
Railway to Somewhere
golf
Gracefull Amy
From the challenges
Mother Nature Takes Back the Earth
Fasion Victim
Japan's Obsession
Coca Cola Clasic Can
Wheww...
I'd also like to take this oportunity to thank my DPC mentor John (Turbo Tech)
John has been mentoring me...
1) because he's a nice guy
2) because he had my cam
3) because he's a nice guy
4) because he has a lot to share
5) because he's a nice guy....
Well I'm not quite sure why but I'm very greatfull
edit:Joannadiva dosn't know how to use the hyperlink bouton either:D
Message edited by author 2003-08-29 19:11:25.
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08/29/2003 06:41:37 PM · #47 |
Originally posted by amsmyth:
I am still interested - I did upload three new images to my portfolio that are a departure for me and I would love to get feedback. I don't, however, know how to put the links here. Anne |
I think the basic intructions are in this tutorial. |
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08/29/2003 06:43:35 PM · #48 |
I can't figure that out - color me dumb. Anne
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08/29/2003 06:58:59 PM · #49 |
The easiest thing is to post a link, like to your horse race photo.
That code looks like the following except you need to replace the curly braces -- { and } -- with the matching square brackets.
{url=//www.dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMAGE_ID=35522}horse race photo.{/url}
If you go to the portfolio page where the photo is, and copy that URL, you can click on the "link" button at the top of the forum post window, and paste the URL into the field it pops up, and your linked descriptive text into the next field -- it happens automatically for you with the button. |
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08/29/2003 09:05:36 PM · #50 |
I am hopeless--I couldn't get it to work at all. Thanks for the help anyway. Anne
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