On 1/14/06, AG Schnozz <agschnozz@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Joel wrote:
> > As far as the shot is concerned, all I can say
> > is that it is a strange humility to envy someone else's photo
> > made with your own lens. Seems like it has something to do
> > with you, but you can't take credit for any of it.
>
> Aw Shucks. Thanks. Interesting analysis.
>
> Actually, I'd suggest that these photos are a result of the
> cumulative efforts and learning that happens whenever you get an
> opportunity to shoot with other photographers. Three days
> earlier I wouldn't have been able to shoot this picture. We shot
> something like a couple thousand pictures between the two of us
> and he pulled out some unbelievable shots which I just can't
> believe were there. I surely didn't see them. It was
> fascinating to see how similar we approached the images, but
> visualized different results. Seeing Joel's pictures I really
> learned to see things differently. He got compositions that I
> never knew were possible. I believe that this is one of the
> greatest benefits to workshops. Expanding your own vision by
> seeing the vision of others in given environment.
It is a LOT of fun to shoot with a pal.
The problem with workshops is that there is often too much standing
around gabbing about equipment. There ought to be a rule. But when
people shut up and shoot, it's grand.
Gabbing about the equipment is for the drive. (We did a bit of that,
didn't we?)
Joel W.
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