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01/12/2004 02:17:20 PM · #1 |
I thought this could be interesting.
I mentioned this in another thread and I wanted to get some more opinions and did not want to turn the other thread away from the members original topic any more than I did.
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What are you like in the field?
Are you friendy towards other photographers?
Do you turn a cold shoulder to other photographers?
How do you feel when another photographer gives you the cold shoulder?
Does the gear he or she is carring scare you away?
Personally I love to stop and chat and exchange stories.
I have found most pros to be "very" friendly and willing to stop and exchange stories also. It sure makes it more enjoyable :)
Message edited by author 2004-01-21 15:05:59.
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01/12/2004 02:31:06 PM · #2 |
What atitude do you take into the field? Surly usually, the fields have been so wet recently. I hate being wet.
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01/12/2004 02:33:26 PM · #3 |
I went out to shoot a waterfall after snowfall/ice this last weekend and as I was without any companions on top of a mountain I was moderately friendly with couples that walked up and wanted their picture taken with their camera or a couple of retired Army grunts that had some old beat up manuals SLR's that they didn't know how to change the f-stop or aperture on. Other than that, there were some college kids with point and shoots that just wanted to talk "cool stuff" or a guy or two that wanted to "talk shop" about the latest and greatest and I figured I'd rather be spending my time shooting the subject that I drove 2 hours to the top of a mountain to photograph. I was the only one who for more than an hour took pictures of the waterfall using a tripod and remote shutter release. Did that make me anything in particular? Nope. But at least I came prepared to take some longer exposure 1/4 second and 1/3 second shots so that I could learn about photographing waterfalls. Anyone that seemed to actually have an idea about shooting was welcomed to join me and talk or anyone that just wanted a decent steady shot of themselves were welcomed to stop by and talk. I didn't go out looking to blow an hour in 20 degree weather with mist from a waterfall icing over the bridge we were on. I went to learn about photographing water and waterfalls (after seeing John's great prints).
Usually when I go out I drive up to 4 or 5 hours away from home into the country and on backroads throughout Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia. Places where people carry shotguns and don't care if you were actually inside their fence or just parked by it. I try to be respectful and if someone else is photographing I don't bother them and I usually appreciate the same in return. Now talking with non-photographers about whatever it is that they are into is a totally different story. I may get some background story from someone before I photo them or their land or their barn or animals or whatever (as long as they're interested in talking).
I'd love to run into some fellow DPC'ers out in the field as we would have something in common right now for both of us. Finding people who are at a similar place in a similar hobby can be fun because its easier to share experiences. I generally don't enjoy running into someone who "shot for twenty years and finally sold all their equipment 'cause there's just nothing new to shoot". Well, that may be true and maybe someday I'll feel as jaded or storied in photography as some people I've met who want to recount their old war stories of photography but right now pretty much everything I shoot is new and fun and just opens my eyes more and more to what I drive past or walk past everyday.
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01/12/2004 02:36:38 PM · #4 |
I really hate people talking to me when I'm out shooting - mainly because I'm trying to concentrate. I'm friendly to people that want to talk about what I'm doing or just exchange good-days. I get less impressed when people start asking to:
o borrow your tripod/ flash
o explain to them how their camera works
o tell them how to get better digital results
o talk about how bad their holiday snaps were and how much better film is
o take their picture
All of which have happened to me, usually while I watch the subject I was trying to work with up and leave, or the light dissappear or change for the worse.
Occasionally I'm concerned that the people trying to start up a conversation about my camera are in the process of evaluating if they want to mug you for it or not (as I've seen happen in New Orleans)
So I'm happy to chat, but it would be real nice if the people trying to start the conversation gave some thought to what I was trying to do before they got involved.
Worst case was the person who crushed the wildflower I was trying to capture under their foot, then asked what I was trying to shoot... Often they just crash through and scare off things like butterflies or hummingbirds that I've been patiently stalking or setting up for an hour or so...
sorry - pet peeve :) |
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01/12/2004 02:50:34 PM · #5 |
I thoroughly enjoy small talk with others while out. Whether they are folks enjoying the scenery with a point and shoot or photographers trying to get the same thing I am.
Last week I went on an after work hike at a nearby county park and at the destination there was a couple visiting from out of state. I really enjoyed chatting with them and after realizing there was a chipmunk community living there - they were right at all the edges looking around and trying to spot one for me. After noticing the chipmunks were familiar with food wrappers, she made sure to crinkle the wrapper of her Luna bar as long as I cared to sit there and shoot.
On the other hand, if I had traveled to a location for specific shots, and conditions didn't permit staying there all day to do so, I would be a bit annoyed with picture requests, conversation, etc. I find when I want to do something specific and folks keep chatting, I will just go about my business. They either get it and watch or keep talking.
As Gordon mentions his experiences though - those things would definately bother me while on a photo shoot. |
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01/12/2004 02:54:14 PM · #6 |
If i am just out for some "snap shots" to remember the lay of the land for a return trip Im friendly to everyone, will use others cameras to take their photos and what not, basic small talk stuff like been here a few times and I really like it, have you been to so and so place.. and so on.
If Im pretty serious about my photos for that day, really trying to get that perfect angle and light combo, i tend to ignore my surroundings until I power off the camera. If someone comes up to me while im in the "zone" I will talk and listen, but give my camera 98% of my attention, then when im done I will talk and swap stories and so on.
This has only happened a few times, as some people I have seen watching me will come up later and ask me if I am a pro, and who do I work for. And I reply, no, just a regular guy doing this for my own pleasure as a hobby.
mostly I will wait for a photog to be done with his shoot before I talk to them and almost all of them are really nice. I know I really dont like to be bothered when Im shooting so I extend that to others. did run into one guy who could not stand the fact that I was not using a Canon "L" lens with my D60, of course he was a pro, does weddings, family portriate and other stuff and he had a full arsenal of Canon L glass with him. Also Ran into a pro 35mm film user who did not want to talk to me once he found out I was using digital.
other than that everyone else has been great.
James |
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01/12/2004 02:57:07 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Calvus:
What are you like in the field?
Are you friendy towards other photographers?
Do you turn a cold shoulder to other photographers?
How do you feel when another photographer gives you the cold shoulder?
Does the gear he or she is carring scare you away? |
Honestly though....
I generally try to avoid other photographers. At least as much as possible. I don't like to crowd people or be crowded myself. I certainly don't want to get into their shots. I've been frustrated enough by PJ's and passerbys just walking in front of me and standing there that I give a wide berth to others. However, if somebody wanted to come up and talk to me I wouldn't necessarily mind.
I like to be friendly and helpful but certain topics have gotten really old. Such as, How much does all that 'camera stuff' cost? Or, you should 'go digital'. It is, however, funny to tell them the 10D is digital and show them an image review to prove it. They usually say "Oh" and turn around and walk away with a confused look at that point. The one that has gotten the oldest is, "What newspaper do you work for?" I don't work for a newspaper, I don't think I even look like a photographer per se but I get it quite a bit. I just make stuff up now. On Saturday I told a guy I work for the Bustaloosa Times when he asked.
My all time favorite was this kid who kept asking questions when I was taking photos of sea lions in San Francisco. I only had a little time to take photos before I had to leave and he kept following me around and asking what I thought of different cameras and quoting specs on this camera and that. A complete measurebator. (Something I'm not BTW) So he asks if I work for the paper. I tell him no. He seems perplexed by this but drops it momentarily only to ask again what paper I worked for. Figuring he won't stop until he learns that I'm in some way a "pro" I tell him I shoot for magazines only. He get really excited and asks which one. Oh Braille Monthly, I do all their photos. He seemed happy and I got to chuckle to myself. His mother came along a short while later and as they were walking away I could hear him telling her all about the 'pro' he met. lol |
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01/12/2004 02:58:29 PM · #8 |
ROFLMAO
Dang Gordon! Sounds like you have had some pretty wild times :)
Not sure if I would want to go on a shoot with you if that is your kind of luck.
LOL
The scene I was painting was just a local lake, runners, bikers, bladers, families all just enjoying the day and stopping to chat.
I was carring all my gear, my wife was with me, everyone all around chatting enjoying the weather.
We all just got brushed off by this photograher. He just prances in while the women that was with him started throwing feed out of a big white dish and they just ignore everyone. I just thought it was real rude and so did all the others.
Originally posted by Gordon:
I really hate people talking to me when I'm out shooting - mainly because I'm trying to concentrate. I'm friendly to people that want to talk about what I'm doing or just exchange good-days. I get less impressed when people start asking to:
o borrow your tripod/ flash
o explain to them how their camera works
o tell them how to get better digital results
o talk about how bad their holiday snaps were and how much better film is
o take their picture
All of which have happened to me, usually while I watch the subject I was trying to work with up and leave, or the light dissappear or change for the worse.
Occasionally I'm concerned that the people trying to start up a conversation about my camera are in the process of evaluating if they want to mug you for it or not (as I've seen happen in New Orleans)
So I'm happy to chat, but it would be real nice if the people trying to start the conversation gave some thought to what I was trying to do before they got involved.
Worst case was the person who crushed the wildflower I was trying to capture under their foot, then asked what I was trying to shoot... Often they just crash through and scare off things like butterflies or hummingbirds that I've been patiently stalking or setting up for an hour or so...
sorry - pet peeve :) |
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01/12/2004 03:10:53 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Gordon:
Occasionally I'm concerned that the people trying to start up a conversation about my camera are in the process of evaluating if they want to mug you for it or not (as I've seen happen in New Orleans) |
Seriously. The whole topic either comes across as gauche or threatening. I wish people wouldn't ask those questions. |
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01/12/2004 03:35:05 PM · #10 |
If I were in a strange city like NYC or etc. I suppose I might feel uneasy. But I don't think I would be rude, I think I would at least talk and then move on.
Maybe size and experiences has something to do with it?
I'm 6'4" tall and weigh 250lbs. If someone is going to try and get my camera they had better come prepared!
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01/12/2004 03:40:25 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Calvus:
I'm 6'4" tall and weigh 250lbs. |
6'3" 320lbs myself. I just don't like hassles. |
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01/12/2004 03:51:51 PM · #12 |
I have run into a lot of different types of photographers in the field. On a visit to Crabtree falls this summer, I ran into about 5 at the falls. Each of them were after the same shots as me. We took turns working a good vantage point and chatted about the shot as we each made our attempts. There was another photographer working at the falls that day with a nude model. We didn't bother them, but when they finished their work, they joined in on the chit chat with us.
I have never run into a situation where I was actually bothered by someone who wanted to chit chat. I have also taken my share of snapshots for couples who would like to have their photo taken together with their own camera. If I'm actually shooting, most of the people who want to chat wait until I'm finished.
Your equipment will sometimes draw attention. There are a lot of photographers out there who like to see what you are using and ask you questions about it. We were all in that boat at one point :)
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01/12/2004 03:53:26 PM · #13 |
Gordon
I'm sorry I did not mean to laugh. I just could not get over what you said:
Originally posted by Gordon:
"Worst case was the person who crushed the wildflower I was trying to capture under their foot, then asked what I was trying to shoot...":) |
I fortunately have never had any of the bad experiences while I was out shooting.
Originally posted by Gordon:
o borrow your tripod/ flash
o explain to them how their camera works
o tell them how to get better digital results
o talk about how bad their holiday snaps were and how much better film is to take their picture
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I was at the Ft Worth Zoo chasing a monarch butterfly all around this bush once with my new camera and luckily everyone just stood back and watch very politely and quietly until I was done.
Originally posted by Gordon:
Often they just crash through and scare off things like butterflies or hummingbirds that I've been patiently stalking or setting up for an hour or so... |
Glad you did share your stories though, I do appreciate it.
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01/12/2004 03:58:54 PM · #14 |
My first shoot ever, I was shooting Gas station canopies for 7-Eleven and men would just come up out of the blue to literally flirt with me or hit on me [as far as I could tell]. I was working and it was very disrespectful, even after I told them I was working they'd stick around to make uncomfortable small talk. I hit 6 locations that day and it was the same thing over and over.
Note to men: not all women are looking to be picked up at all times.
I was agitated by the end but everyone in the office thought it was a riot once I relayed the stories :-)
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01/12/2004 04:06:58 PM · #15 |
I guess that is one of the pitfalls of being an attractive female especially around 7-11's and customers you can't afford to rub the wrong way!
Originally posted by GoldBerry:
My first shoot ever, I was shooting Gas station canopies for 7-Eleven and men would just come up out of the blue to literally flirt with me or hit on me [as far as I could tell]. I was working and it was very disrespectful, even after I told them I was working they'd stick around to make uncomfortable small talk. I hit 6 locations that day and it was the same thing over and over.
Note to men: not all women are looking to be picked up at all times.
I was agitated by the end but everyone in the office thought it was a riot once I relayed the stories :-) |
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01/12/2004 04:45:57 PM · #16 |
Mostly its been okay, but given that I've been shooting in one public place consistantly for 9 months, I guess it isn't surprising that there have been a few odd encounters. I'm also shooting with a badge that indicates I'm working at the place, which probably also makes people approach - although mostly they just come up and scare the subjects away then make some remark about why I'm shooting nothing interesting...
Everyone has a right to be in the places, I'm not claiming some sort of special rights, but it would be nice if folk could give a moment of thought to what the person they are interrupting is actually doing before barging in.
I did once sit and wait for 2 hours watching the sun set over the 12 apostles in South Australia - I think I took something like 30 frames with various people's cameras as they walked up - I was close to putting up a tip jar...
The funniest group were 5 tourists who had 10 cameras between them, and wanted the same shot on each of them...
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01/12/2004 04:49:17 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by Calvus:
If I were in a strange city like NYC or etc. I suppose I might feel uneasy. But I don't think I would be rude, I think I would at least talk and then move on.
Maybe size and experiences has something to do with it?
I'm 6'4" tall and weigh 250lbs. If someone is going to try and get my camera they had better come prepared! |
I've only been really uncomfortable once - the person kept coming back ot talk to me, was trying to borrow my camera, kept asking how much they cost, was producing some old beat up 35mm camera that he didn't know how to load film, was asking me to load it for him, that kind of thing - I just got in my car and drove off.
I'm 5'10 and around 200lbs so I'm not too intimidated by people usually, but my miata won't accomodate a gun rack... |
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01/12/2004 04:49:42 PM · #18 |
Ideally, I prefer to shoot alone with my dog, Bear. I'm not real comfortable being around other people especially when I am trying to concentrate on a photo shoot. I still can't think of every camera setting without thinking so it is real easy for me to make a mistake when I am shooting something important. However, I usually do meet a lot of other people who are either interested in my dog or my photography (never me,though, I wonder why :-) ). I make the best of it and often find it fun but I am usually thinking about the shoot so I don't make very good conversation. It's good therapy for getting more used to shooting with other people around and learning how to stay focussed. I always try to be very aware of my surroundings and who might be sneaking up on me. Having my dog around really helps, even though he is a softy and only 25 lbs. I have found that photographers and artists, in general, seem to get a lot of respect even from kids and people who are generally troublemakers. Art seems to transcend all types of people. So I haven't had any problems yet (keeping fingers crossed) but I still try to be careful where I go and who I talk with.
T
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01/12/2004 06:59:01 PM · #19 |
I'm afraid, I feel much the same Gordon does, only more so.
My preferred subject is landscape, and, to me, this means an empty one without people crawling all over it, whatever their favourite pastime, yahooing, littering or killing plants and animals. I go out of my way to avoid this species, often to no effect. When they get close, I either leave or ignore them ostentatiously.
When addressed, I either respond not at all or just say 'no', repeatedly or irrelevantly, if necessary, occasionally in a foreign language. I'd rather be mistaken for a bear or a tree (even by a dog!) than to have to socialize when taking pictures.
When I set out to take pictures of people, especially in the city, I might have to battle crowds and often feel (and probably act) like an assassin: i move in quickly or painstakingly slowly, whatever the situation requires, take my shot and get out before I get my head bashed in.
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01/12/2004 08:46:23 PM · #20 |
Interesting to read your experiences. My own experience is that I very very rarely come across any other photographers in the field, unless I'm on a workshop or in a popular spot (like the Wawona tunnel outlook over Yosemite Valley for example). I remember one time at that very spot where I ended up using my D100 as a virtual polaroid, for a nice group of people who were shooting film and slides.
I do a lot of shoots later in the day when most people have gone home, and that might be part of the reason for not being disturbed ;) There are also a number of places on the Pacific coast which require the agility of a goat to get to - another guarantee of solitude.
Another piece of advice if someone is arrogant or annoying asking you to take their photo (with a flim camera). Cut their head off ;) (metaphorically speaking of course). Not that I've ever done that of course...
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01/12/2004 09:59:27 PM · #21 |
Interesting discussion. The places I go I rarely see photographers.
Being an avid hiker, most people I talk to in the hiking community have a lot of bad things to say about photographers. Usually things like they are rude, they are arrogant, they laugh when us hikers pull out our lesser cameras and they think they own the places they are shooting.
Interesting to see this from both sides. |
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01/14/2004 01:49:19 AM · #22 |
My preferred photography always has people in it. That's probably why I like to have a lot of people around. I enjoy having a good group to work with, and having other photographers in the group makes it more fun for me, especially if we can work off one another to get better and better shots.
I think the only time it gets crazy if several people are trying to get the same shot, then I'll try to stand back and find something to shoot that's away from the heat of the action.
I'd say most of the photographer's I've met in the field tend to be more solitary, or would rather talk about things other than photography, which is fine with me.
But as gregarious as I am, I won't go out of my way to meet another photographer, I mind my own business and let them make first contact if they want. |
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01/21/2004 03:12:45 PM · #23 |
The best part is if you do not want to read this you do not have to :)
Just press the back button.
Ok, I'm not an author nor am I and English major but I felt like sharing this story about what happened to my wife Penny and I this past weekend on our trip to the Fossil Rim Wildlife Park. I may make some writers or English majors scream but that’s life.
It is by coincidence that it is related to my recent topic not long ago in the DPC forum:
“What attitude do you take into the field?”
Comments are welcome.
“Trip to Fossil Rim Wildlife Park”
This was our first trip to Fossil Rim Wildlife Park and it takes about 2 - 2 1/2 hours to drive through. It closes at 5:30pm sharp and they made it a point that you had to be out at that time. It was approximately 4 - 4:30pm when we were about half way through the wildlife park when we came upon the cafe and children’s zoo area so I decided to stop for a hot cup of coffee seeing as how it was a little chilly that day.
I had rented a very nice lens especially for our trip to the wildlife park. I was carrying my Canon EOS 10D around my neck with the neck strap which had the large Canon 100-400mm IS USM L series lens I had rented mounted on it. With the lens being so heavy (3+ lbs) you had too hold the camera up with one hand under the lens, you could not simply let it hang. I also had my large camera bag over my shoulder.
As we entered the cafe we noticed it sat atop a large hill overlooking the wildlife park, I thought what a beautiful view for Texas, which is mostly flat! As I walked to the large glass doors leading to the patio area overlooking the park, I noticed the large Giraffes way down below looking over this small vehicle and the driver trying to look up out of the window at the giraffe. I thought this would be a great shot. So we started out to the patio to attempt to capture the moment.
As we started out onto the patio a very nice lady stepped up to me and said; that camera you have sure is very nice I bet you get beautiful photographs with it, I'm using just a small point and shoot digital camera. Trying to concentrate on the shot I had in mind I politely nodded and answered her and then thanked her for her kind comment.
My wife and I then went out onto the patio and looked around. As we were enjoying the view I thought to myself, boy I seemed short with this very nice lady, she was only trying to make polite conversation. As I brushed the thought off and I sat the camera on top of one of the large square railing posts and took the shot as I had planned. We walked around some more looking at the small animals in the cages nearby and then we started back inside to order my coffee.
As we stepped up to the counter and placed an order for my coffee the very nice lady stepped up to me a second time and again started to talk about my camera outfit. She asked; are you a professional photographer? I said no, as I turned around, I'm an amateur. I then noticed at the table where she came from sat a man that appeared to be her husband and a very young girl that appeared to be their grand-daughter. The young girl was all excited and smiles. I then thought to myself I had to makeup for being so short the first time.
We started talking about my camera outfit and hers when the waitress brought my coffee to the counter. My wife picked up the coffee and we started walking back to their table. I looked at the empty chairs at the table next to theirs and motioning to the chair I said may we set down with you, and her and her husband both smiled and replied politely please do. I pulled the empty chair up next to the young girl so I could show her the photos I had taken.
I sat my camera bag on the floor adjacent to my wife’s legs and brought my camera up to show the family the photos that I had taken so far on the camera’s LCD panel. The young girl was really excited about the trip and all the animals and knew them all by name very well.
They all loved the photos I had taken so far that day and thanked me very much for taking the time to share them. They mentioned that they were very professional looking and much better quality than what they could get with their point and shoot camera. We continued to talk and share information about where we were from and etc. As it turns out they lived very close to where my wife and I lived. The couple mentioned that they had taken the weekend to spend with their grand-daughter and she just loved the park and the animals.
We had recently purchased the new Canon i900D printer and it did a great job of printing out borderless photos on 4x6 glossy film papers. So I had been printing out a number of my photographs to carry with me to share with friends, family members and etc when we went visiting or traveling.
Thinking how the little girl loved animals so much I reached for my camera bag and brought out the 4x6 prints I had from the local zoo and other trips we had made recently. I showed the young girl the 4x6 prints of the three Leopard posters I had made and she fell in love with them, the parents enjoyed them very much also and asked what model printer we were using to produce such nice quality.
I gave them all the information on the printer as I finished showing them the prints. I mentioned that I had made the Leopard posters up and I was trying to sell them and a few other photographs to try and help pay for my camera equipment. The parents said please give us your information and we will pass them around to our friends that will be very interested in seeing them.
I asked the parents if they had an email address and promised I would email them some copies of my photos for their grand-daughter. They said oh yes that would be very nice. So the grand-mother wrote the email address their grand-daughter’s name on one of her business cards for me. I told them I would also email them all my information and the website URL where I was selling my photos for them to pass on for their friends.
I inquired as to what type of internet connection they were using; the grand-mother looking puzzled said why does that matter? The husband grinned as I said it determines the number and size of the photographs that I will be sending to you. If you are using dial-up I will not send that many and I will make them very small. They both grinned and the husband said that’s ok we have a DSL connection. He jokingly remarked how their children and family had always complained about them emailing photographs they had taken. I thought to myself, this sounds all too familiar as I grinned and said I know just what you mean.
It was getting late so I put the prints back into my camera bag and politely noted we needed to be going if we were to be out of the park at 5:30pm.
As my wife and I were leaving I thought to myself, I could print extra copies of the leopard posters any time, I should have left these for the grand-daughter to enjoy. I explained this to my wife and she said yes that it was a very good idea. So I went back in and asked the young girl if she would like to have the prints, she perked right up and said oh yes I would love to have them and politely thanked me for the gift.
Again I thanked them for being so polite and spending the time with us and left to continue our journey through the park.
Sunday night I processed some of the photos and saved them to a small web/email version. I got the business card out with the email address on it that the grand-mother had given us and emailed them several of the photographs that we had taken at the park the previous day. I thought their grand-daughter will really enjoy these photographs that we promised to send her. In the email I apologized for being so distant the first time we met and noted when I'm shooting photographs I tend to be in my own little world at times, but I always try to be polite and share information whenever I can.
Tuesday night I had not heard back from the family yet so I emailed them to ask if they had received the photographs ok. I did not want to put it off because I was afraid I would get busy again and soon forget them.
Wednesday morning I received a reply to my email (containing the photographs that I sent) from the grand-father and was thoroughly happy and saddened at the same time as I read his email titled simply "A big thanks!"
Here is a quote from his reply:
Originally posted by :
Robin and Penny -
What a delight it was to talk with you for a little while Saturday, and to receive the gifts of the beautiful pictures was quite a treat. Thanks for doing what you said you would do. Our grand-daughter will be thrilled, as we were.
We stayed through Monday - and visited Grandbury on Sunday and Dinosaur Valley on Monday. We had a great time.
As you can see on the card, is a and I'm the Administrative Pastor at Church. Yes, I skipped church on Sunday (a rarity).
is our grand-daughter, and she might have told you that she lost her mother (our only child) a year ago last July to a totally unexpected cardiac arrest. So, we try to spend as much time with her as is possible. She lives with her father and step-mother.
We think you are very good with a camera and plan to show your pictures to a number of our friends. You never know, as some of them are in the creative print media business.
Thanks again for some special moments and for your generosity. We are appreciative.
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Also Wednesday morning I received this reply from the grand-father to the email I sent Tuesday night inquiring if they had received the photos ok.
Here is a quote from his reply:
Originally posted by :
Oh yes, the photos came through fine. Excellent! Thrilling!
A special display is being planned.
Again, we are most appreciative.
Thanks!
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In closing:
I did manage to get the shot I had planned and in addition I also helped brighten a family’s day at the wildlife park. The happiness that these photos will bring to the young girl and her grand-parents is payment enough as far as I’m concerned.
Nothing may ever come of this new friendship as far as selling my photos are concerned but it was very nice taking the time to share our photographs and stories with a very nice family and making new friends.
This young girl was so brave considering her recent loss and was so polite and such a delight to be with. She was truly one amazing little girl.
This entire weekend and experience was a reminder for me not to get so wrapped up in my own photographing world that I do not forget to share my love of photography with others around me and most of all not to be short.
I hope everyone has the chance to experience such friendly encounters while out shooting and also remembers not to be short. Come out of your photographing world to share your love and stories with others. You never know who you may help or the true enjoyment your photos may bring to a total stranger no matter what age.
This is also a lesson for those who are not big fans of photography. If your friends or relatives email you photographs to enjoy, don’t complain! Just enjoy them, and if you have the space or CD/DVD recorder, save them then move on. You never know just how long you, your friends and family have to enjoy life.
Message edited by author 2004-01-22 10:40:57.
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01/21/2004 03:31:20 PM · #24 |
| Calvus - BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!!! |
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01/21/2004 05:19:12 PM · #25 |
| Calvus - Great story, Great reminder....very well said!!! |
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