Serendipity survey
Last fall, I was driving home from work with a clear view of downtown New York. I saw a rainbow that appeared to begin where the WTC had stood until only a month or two before. It was so clear that I couldn't believe that other cars weren't pulling over to look at it. I pulled over and was happy I had a camera in the car. No film in the camera. But there's usually a roll or two in the car somewhere, even if only because it fell out of a bag. I searched the car from top to bottom. No luck. By then, the rainbow was fading anyway. Serendipity lost, I guess. But perhaps for the best. The image would have been a bit of a cliche that was no match for the tragedy to which it referred. Steve - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
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I quess the 'being in the right place' syndrome was taking the Sparkys day at the Farm(Pug submission last May or June) After the foal had been born the 3 dogs came out to the paddock with their owners and the new dog,Sparky,i think just wanted to see who the new kid was and play.I just had a funny feeling something was going to happen to the dog so i just kept the camera pointed at him,then boom, run sparky run. This picture has won a ribbon at the fair and everyone who see's it has a big howl over it. This is my one and so far only Serendipity shot. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
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I think my most serendipitous must be my submission to PUG showing two modern ferries 'bracketing' a replica of the 18th. Century ship Endeavour. I knew the Endeavour would be leaving her berth just down river from where I live at a particular time, and got myself set up on the roof of our building. Just as she was approaching the closest part of the river, I could see the ferries coming from opposite directions, and I shot off three frames just as they composed themselves perfectly! The frame I submitted showed, I think, perfect alignment across the diagonal of the frame (although my scanning techniques in those days left a lot to be desired, so if you revisit the shot don't be too harsh!). But most recent must be any one of a dozen frames of my new twin grand-daughters looking cute, because they are totally unpredictable, and just as likely to screw up their noses as smile right now! On Thursday, April 25, 2002 12:24 PM, Paul F. Stregevsky [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: I'd like to start what I hope will be an intriguing thread: As photographers, we've all known our share of bad luck. But sometimes we are visited by a stroke of timely good luck, otherwise called serendipity. SNIP John Coyle (off to spend the week-end with aforesaid twins) Brisbane, Australia - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Serendipity survey
I'd like to start what I hope will be an intriguing thread: As photographers, we've all known our share of bad luck. But sometimes we are visited by a stroke of timely good luck, otherwise called serendipity. For example, when The Bridge Over the River Kwai (spelling?) was being filmed, the camera was trained on an aimed rifle, when a butterfly lit on the barrel. The film captures the landing and the dutifully surprised look on the face of the actor. What have been your most serendipitous photographic moments? Please include moments that happened only because I happened to be carrying my camera. It's OK to help make your own luck. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
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My serendipitous moment came about 6 years ago when I was photographing a wedding. I was in the bride's room getting some candid shots using bounce light. Then I decided to open some venetian blinds. The glass was frosted so the light entering was diffused. I turned and saw the young bride bathed in the diffuse light. She wasn't expecting a photo to be takened then so she was very still deep in thought. I got a great photo from it that gets good comments whenever I show it. Jim A. From: Paul F. Stregevsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 22:24:04 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Serendipity survey I'd like to start what I hope will be an intriguing thread: As photographers, we've all known our share of bad luck. But sometimes we are visited by a stroke of timely good luck, otherwise called serendipity. For example, when The Bridge Over the River Kwai (spelling?) was being filmed, the camera was trained on an aimed rifle, when a butterfly lit on the barrel. The film captures the landing and the dutifully surprised look on the face of the actor. What have been your most serendipitous photographic moments? Please include moments that happened only because I happened to be carrying my camera. It's OK to help make your own luck. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
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I think it was in the early eighties when I was wandering in my garden in New Jersey with my Mamiya C220 and an 80 mm lens. A Praying Mantis perched on a nearby leaf and turned his head to look at me, as though to say, what are you doing? I was alert enough to open the shutter. Another timely, but very tragic moment occured when I was shooting in the turn three photo area at the 1982 or 83 Indy 500. I was tracking Danny Ongais' car when it turned and went head on into the wall, destroying his car and crushing his legs. I pulled the shutter, cocked, pulled the shutter again and got a couple of dramatic although heart rending shots. After it was over I was shaking. Danny was very seriously injured. I don't think he ever walked again. I know he never drove again. He was one of my favorites, because he came from the drag racing ranks. One of the photos was published by the magazine I was shooting for.I buried the original transparencies in a box in my basement, and I've never looked at them again. They're still down there somewhere. Paul F. Stregevsky wrote: I'd like to start what I hope will be an intriguing thread: As photographers, we've all known our share of bad luck. But sometimes we are visited by a stroke of timely good luck, otherwise called serendipity. For example, when The Bridge Over the River Kwai (spelling?) was being filmed, the camera was trained on an aimed rifle, when a butterfly lit on the barrel. The film captures the landing and the dutifully surprised look on the face of the actor. What have been your most serendipitous photographic moments? Please include moments that happened only because I happened to be carrying my camera. It's OK to help make your own luck. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
