Photograph and Camera talk

[weftyarn]

I only recently learned about Ernst Haas, an Austrian photographer. His „movement photography“ amazes me… It so much shows that „technically perfect“ sometimes is the worst enemy of a great photo.

[mclaincausey]

Some impressive shutterbugs round here.

Thought I’d share Edward S. Curtis in case any are unfamiliar. Shot a lot of Native Americans from 1900-1930. Beautiful stuff.

[weftyarn]

That was an interesting read, @mclaincausey

Portraiture is so complex… he did an excellent job.

[Jett129]

I had an acquaintance of sorts,by the name of Nancy Ricca Schiff, who was a professional portrait photographer. We had a mutual friend. Anyway from time to time she would give advice on my photography,and occasionally tell me some of her life stories,and one of which I never forgot was when she was working on a book called Celebrating The Eighties,for which she was doing portraits of famous octogenarians,one who happened to be her all time photography idol…Ansel Adams. She recalled how she had never been more nervous about anything in her entire life,and he couldn’t have been nicer,doing everything to make her at ease. She has 2 other books, Odd Jobs and Odder jobs. Haven’t seen or thought about her in years. You just,for some reason,jogged my memory.

[weftyarn]

What an awesome story, @Jett129

I cant even imagine what it feels like standing in front of such a legend being asked to shoot a portrait. I’d probably have put the camera in auto everything to not completely mess up the shot

While we’re at it, here’s some shots I took on my most recent business trip to Dresden - what a wonderful city.

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[endo]

great shots @weftyarn I also like Dresden, the mixture of baroque, socialist and contemporary architecture - I've been quite close during the last days in Leipzig, which I find amazing, with it's mixture of modern and Wilhelminian

Hope this photographically amateurish contribution doesn't annoy here - I'm probably more a traveller taking photos than a photographer travelling.

[Jett129]

@weftyarn I love photography that just sort of stops me in my tracks,and forces me to keep on looking to try and make up my own story as to what I imagine is taking place. You crushed it with these. Good job.

[weftyarn]

Thanks a ton, @Jett129

@endo That is an understatement. You did the „Traveller who takes photos“ really well Makes me look forward to my stay in Leipzig even more! I’ll be in town in two weeks for the OT World, one of, if not the most important fair for orthopedics, medical technology etc.

Any recommendations on how to spend the evenings?

[Jett129]

Didn’t want to have to factor in skin tone and texture into my editing process,so I got my assistant/wife to wear a pair of sky blue gloves. I’m very happy with the results. 

[SKT]

@Jett129  that’s a beautiful shot and creative as hell. I’m not much of a photographer but I can’t turn down a sunset. Here’s a pic taken at our farm on my iPhone XS

[SKT]

One more because I may have had a drink or three

[steelworker]

As you should be! Beautiful @Jett129

@SKT lovely. Are you in the States?

[SKT]

@steelworker  I am.  Our farm is in Mid-Missouri while I live with my wife and kids in SW Missouri. The farm has been in our family since 1903 and I’m grateful for that.

[Jett129]

Full disclosure…In my case,laziness is the mother of invention. The trade off was having to listen to my assistant giving me shit about having to wear a glove to hold my ball. You had to know that was coming!

[SKT]

@Jett129  You ask your assistant to use her gloved hand to gently hold your ball in the creative process and I’m afraid the shits gonna fly especially if said assistant is your wife . I’d say the pic was worth it though

[ROman]

Sunset in Pineville, N.C. tonight. 

[weftyarn]

Great shot, @ROman
The glowing sun with the purplish sky looks magic

[weftyarn]

Here’s a few from last weekend, when we visited the family for my grandparents  art exhibition.

The last pictures show some of their latest work..

[Jett129]

Really cool shots. The first one is my favorite.

[twin]

Photo along the old Railroad ROW.