Re: What do you shoot, and why?
"Gary L. Murphy" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 11 Mar 2001 17:47:35 -0500 (EST), Harry Baughman wrote: i like to shoot people. I thought that was illegal in most places... :-))) He must be one of those guys from Texas :-) - 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 .
Re: What do you shoot, and why?
"Gary L. Murphy" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 11 Mar 2001 17:47:35 -0500 (EST), Harry Baughman wrote: i like to shoot people. I thought that was illegal in most places... :-))) He must be one of those guys from Texas :-) - It's only legal in Texas MOST of the time. _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - 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 .
Re: What do you shoot, and why?
People ... I love working with all sorts of people in many types of environments. Kids are great, especially when I can capture the relationship between kids and their parents. I love catching a hug or a kiss, a touch or a glance, or some other indication of closeness and the love and bond between parent and child. I like working with street people - shooting the street is an exhilarating experience, and sometime challenging in that it's often difficult to get close to people who don't want to be observed or have an intrusion in their lives. The idea of documenting the relationship of people to what's happening in their lives, the joys and the sadness, loneliness and camaraderie, silliness and seriousness, has always interested me, and going back through old negatives and prints it seems that my best work has been with people. People and Pentax - a winning combination! "For me, the creation of a photograph is experienced as a heightened emotional response, most akin to poetry and music, each image the culmination of a compelling impulse I cannot deny." --- Ruth Bernhard -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - 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 .
Re: What do you shoot, and why?
i wondered if someone would say something about that wording. i am sure everyone knew what i was talking about. "Gary L. Murphy" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 11 Mar 2001 17:47:35 -0500 (EST), Harry Baughman wrote: i like to shoot people. I thought that was illegal in most places... :-))) He must be one of those guys from Texas :-) - 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 .
Re: What do you shoot, and why?
Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I love the solitude, the focus, the hunt, the subjects, the gear, and the photographs. I love tracking down the ID of my latest find and picking up anything I can on its history or the origin of the name. I love sitting over my photos, trying to figure out what went right and what didn't, and thinking about how I'll shoot it differently next time. So, what do you shoot? And why that? Once a girl asked me the same question, and my answer was almost like this: "I take pictures of things, events and persons that touch me". It happened seven years ago. I'm not sure if the same question would move me to the same answer now. I still take that kind of pictures, and they usually are among my best shots, but I probably wouldn't answer in the same way. Now that I am a professional photographer I shoot lots of pictures of subjects I like, and lots of subjects I don't like. What I like is architecture and portraiture, what I dislike... everything that doesn't bring me to learn more and improve my skills. My personal commitment is to take a different look at the city of Naples and its urban life, so the most part of my pictures are urban shots. Another work in progress concerns the life in the universities of Naples, that dates from the late eighties. Why? I haven't the faintest idea. Gianfranco Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1 - 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 .
Re: What do you shoot, and why?
On Mon, 12 Mar 2001 08:39:10 -0800, Mark Roberts wrote: He must be one of those guys from Texas :-) Yup! It's legal here =all= the time! :-) Later, Gary - 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 .
Re: What do you shoot, and why?
On Sun, 11 Mar 2001 17:47:35 -0500 (EST), Harry Baughman wrote: i like to shoot people. I thought that was illegal in most places... :-))) Later, Gary - 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 .
Re: What do you shoot, and why?
In a message dated 3/10/01 2:08:23 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dan Scott asks: So, what do you shoot? And why that? There is no way I can be as poetic as Glenn. That is a tough act to follow. I shoot primarily animals and scenics. My graduate education centered mostly on the study of small to medium sized mammals so many of my subjects are things that many people rarely see or at least do not pay much attention to (mice, squirrels, rabbits, etc.) but I am not beyond taking photos of antelope and deer and I have an extensive collection of slides from zoos. The scenics are generally taken when I am studying the animals or when I am on vacation. Fortunately my career affords me some opportunity to photograph both subjects. I say "some opportunity" because my primary responsibility is to study the animals so I cannot generally wait around for the best light or for that critter to come out of its burrow. As a museum curator, part of his job is to learn about my state and its natural history. I can then interpret what I learn for the public. As an example, recently, my boss and I gave a public program on rare and endangered plants and animals in the state of Nevada, USA. Most of the habitats shots were taken by us. The plant photos were all hers. Unfortunately, I had to borrow or buy most of the animal slides. Not only are these critters, by definition, rare and, therefore, difficult to find and photograph but there are ethical and legal considerations regarding getting close enough to them to get a good picture (this could be considered harassment). It is not at all unusual for me to loan my photos to our exhibit artist so she can get the feet right on some animal she is depicting. A few of my shots may go into a new exhibit we are preparing and others will likely be used in the future. I will continue to use my slides of more common animals in my public presentations. The other aspect of my photography is more documentary. Most of you in this group have experience with friends and/or coworkers saying something like "Let's get the guy/gal with all the camera gear to take the photos." This is both by design and because I generally have a camera around. I am frequently the person with the camera at parties and public functions that many people try to avoid but later seek out to see the photos of other people. Before I moved from Texas, I was fortunate enough to photograph two or three releases of formerly sick dolphins back to the wild. Now I frequently document projects around the museum. I have photographed buildings being constructed, exhibits being made, and an archeological dig that occurred in our parking lot [A pile of coin dies for the Carson City Mint was found. [If you are "Coin Enthusiast" and want to know more contact me off the list.] These types of shots frequently make it into the museum newsletter. The coin stuff became an exhibit. Yes, we have a professionally trained photographer on staff. He takes all the studio shots and does all the BW reproductions but he is also responsible for exhibit design and construction so I sometimes fill in for the more impromptu stuff I have described above. I also take promotional and documentary photos of him teaching martial arts classes. Its would be difficult for him to get punched by women and manhandle police (he can get away with this in this venue) and take the photos at the same time. Actually, I am complemented he thinks enough of my photography to ask me to do this. To keep this too long note somewhat on topic -- Yes I use Pentax gear. If any of the list's participants are going to be near Carson City, Nevada, USA (western Nevada) feel free to give me an email. Like may locals, I am not terribly familiar with the "touristy" stuff to do but I can tell you where the museums and camera stores are and maybe give you ideas on a few photographic locations. I know very little about Lake Tahoe, the casinos, or the brothels. Sorry about the length. I know I am too dxxm wordy. George Baumgardner - 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 .
Re: What do you shoot, and why?
Hi Bob, Your project sounds really cool. I hope we get to see the fruits of your labor. Is there a N. American version of ARPS? I've never heard of anything like it other than what you've mentioned about it in the past. I although I haven't done any digital BW printing, I have heard of few different systems through the Epson list. Cone's Piezography system seems to generate the most buzz, followed MIS Quadtones, and then there are various high end inkjets (or Giclee). Dan Burkholder (here in San Antonio, I think) also has come up with a unique way of mixing digital and traditional print making. http://www.piezography.com/piezographyBW.html http://www.inksupply.com/index.cfm?source=html/quadtone.html http://www.danburkholder.com/Pages/main_pages/page1_main.htm And there are a few two year old articles here http://www.phototechmag.com/previous-articles/mar-bond99.htm and here http://www.cameraarts.com/ARCDIG.HTM , but keep in mind the technology has probably improved a bit since then. Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, So, what do you shoot? And why that? I'm taking part in a monthly workshop which will result in a joint exhibition later this year. They have set the theme 'Point of View', so I am taking photographs with this in the back of my mind. My mind has recently been hijacked by Elliott Erwitt's 'Museum Watching', and the photos I've done so far have mainly been taken in museums in London. No doubt they're very derivative. I've been shooting this for just under a month and I have 2 shots that will almost certainly make it through to the end, plus 3 or 4 interesting failures. Museums galleries are very fertile territory for the people-watcher. Thanks Elliott :o) This is part of my effort to improve myself as a photo-essayist, working on coherent stories where the pictures work together, rather than single images. Next year I want to gain the ARPS distinction, so I have started working on a story about lunchtime in London, for which I need 15 photos to submit to the RPS for the distinction. This is an idea I've appropriated from one of Hurn's books, although I haven't seen the story he did, so my mind is relatively empty of his influence. I'm being quite formal about the way I plan and execute this project. I have listed 30 or 40 different topics/locations ranging from the obvious office workers stuff, through to hospitals, charity lunches, feeding time at the zoo, lunchtime concert recitals, lovers, pigeons etc., and some more original ideas which I won't reveal yet :o). I will systematically photograph these over the next year or so, then try different layouts, sequences and rhythms for the finished sequence. 15 photographs is quite difficult. I'm shooting both of these on Scala. For the exhibition I will have the slides scanned and printed digitally. That brings me to a question. What is currently the best type of digital printing? A year or so ago I went to an exhibition of Anthony Suau's work accompanying his book "Beyond the Fall". The show was digitally printed bw and, to me, was indistinguishable from silver chemical bw printing. I didn't learn until after the show that it was digitally printed, and I was quite amazed. --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - 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 .
Re: What do you shoot, and why?
Glen writes: I only wish I were as good with images as I am with words. Ahh, but I've been weaving words so much longer -- I must practice and practice with light and lens. Thank god you aren't, or the rest of us would just have to pack it in. ;-) I hereby nominate you for the position of PDML Resident Romantic, with all the rights and priviledges attendant (not that there are any rights of privledges that I know of, but you'd certainly qualify for them if they existed). Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 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 .
Re: What do you shoot, and why?
Hi George, Not too long at all. The responses have been fascinating so far. I'm finding out all kinds of cool things people do with their cameras that I'd never thought about before. Biology and photography is an excellent mix :-) Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] George wrote: In a message dated 3/10/01 2:08:23 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dan Scott asks: So, what do you shoot? And why that? There is no way I can be as poetic as Glenn. That is a tough act to follow. I shoot primarily animals and scenics. My graduate education centered mostly on the study of small to medium sized mammals so many of my subjects are things that many people rarely see or at least do not pay much attention to (mice, squirrels, rabbits, etc.) but I am not beyond taking photos of antelope and deer and I have an extensive collection of slides from zoos. The scenics are generally taken when I am studying the animals or when I am on vacation. Fortunately my career affords me some opportunity to photograph both subjects. I say "some opportunity" because my primary responsibility is to study the animals so I cannot generally wait around for the best light or for that critter to come out of its burrow. As a museum curator, part of his job is to learn about my state and its natural history. I can then interpret what I learn for the public. As an example, recently, my boss and I gave a public program on rare and endangered plants and animals in the state of Nevada, USA. Most of the habitats shots were taken by us. The plant photos were all hers. Unfortunately, I had to borrow or buy most of the animal slides. Not only are these critters, by definition, rare and, therefore, difficult to find and photograph but there are ethical and legal considerations regarding getting close enough to them to get a good picture (this could be considered harassment). It is not at all unusual for me to loan my photos to our exhibit artist so she can get the feet right on some animal she is depicting. A few of my shots may go into a new exhibit we are preparing and others will likely be used in the future. I will continue to use my slides of more common animals in my public presentations. The other aspect of my photography is more documentary. Most of you in this group have experience with friends and/or coworkers saying something like "Let's get the guy/gal with all the camera gear to take the photos." This is both by design and because I generally have a camera around. I am frequently the person with the camera at parties and public functions that many people try to avoid but later seek out to see the photos of other people. Before I moved from Texas, I was fortunate enough to photograph two or three releases of formerly sick dolphins back to the wild. Now I frequently document projects around the museum. I have photographed buildings being constructed, exhibits being made, and an archeological dig that occurred in our parking lot [A pile of coin dies for the Carson City Mint was found. [If you are "Coin Enthusiast" and want to know more contact me off the list.] These types of shots frequently make it into the museum newsletter. The coin stuff became an exhibit. Yes, we have a professionally trained photographer on staff. He takes all the studio shots and does all the BW reproductions but he is also responsible for exhibit design and construction so I sometimes fill in for the more impromptu stuff I have described above. I also take promotional and documentary photos of him teaching martial arts classes. Its would be difficult for him to get punched by women and manhandle police (he can get away with this in this venue) and take the photos at the same time. Actually, I am complemented he thinks enough of my photography to ask me to do this. To keep this too long note somewhat on topic -- Yes I use Pentax gear. If any of the list's participants are going to be near Carson City, Nevada, USA (western Nevada) feel free to give me an email. Like may locals, I am not terribly familiar with the "touristy" stuff to do but I can tell you where the museums and camera stores are and maybe give you ideas on a few photographic locations. I know very little about Lake Tahoe, the casinos, or the brothels. Sorry about the length. I know I am too dxxm wordy. George Baumgardner - 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 .
What do you shoot, and why?
My first camera was a K 1000 and a 50mm lens bought about 20 years ago. I used it for a year or two--mostly taking pictures of my friends, a few hiking trips, and to record subjects I wanted to draw or paint. Then, one month, I decided to sell it and some other things to make rent. About 4 years ago , to record the birth of our son, I bought my second camera, a Yashica T4 Super. While it frequently produced decent photos, I was often frustrated by its limitations. Last summer, we misplaced the Yashica, and I decided to replace it with a more controllable camera. Reading an article online that listed the '25 Best Cameras', I saw a familiar name, Pentax, and a likely candidate, the ZX-5n. Searching on it, I found the PDML archives, the PUG, the Lens Gallery, and Yoshihiko's website. Then I came across a name, Cassino, that I had first seen on an awesome insect website I'd found while looking up bugs on the web some time before. A ZX-5n and an FA 35/2 soon came home to live with us, and I joined the list. One day, on my way home, I stopped at a spot of bright color peeking up out of a concrete drain and took my first photo of a wildflower. Soon, I started finding wildflowers in vacant lots, along roadsides, fencelines, and just about everywhere. Through them, I've discovered a new appreciation for my otherwise non-descript, tracthouse neighborhood. Now I've a second-hand macro, a tripod and a few other things that help me do a better job shooting wildflowers--and I love it. I love the solitude, the focus, the hunt, the subjects, the gear, and the photographs. I love tracking down the ID of my latest find and picking up anything I can on its history or the origin of the name. I love sitting over my photos, trying to figure out what went right and what didn't, and thinking about how I'll shoot it differently next time. So, what do you shoot? And why that? Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 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 .
