james mitchell dc Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I had the pleasure of having coffee and the company of Al Kaplan last week in Miami. We shot opening scenes of the upcoming Al Kaplan film. But the highlight was an innocent trip to Al's local North Miami Starbucks coffee shop, where we were accosted by North Miami City Councilman Michael Blynn. Mr. Blynn announced in an excited tone that he had a very important "client" inside, and that Al and I were welcome to bring in "a couple of cameras" to take some shots, if we so desired. Upon discovering that Mr. Blynn's client was a New York Yankees' baseball player, I looked into the situation. Apparently, Alex Rodriguez and his entourage were seated at a table with Mr. Blynn. Again, Mr. Blynn came outside and asked if we were interested in taking a few photos, but I told him that we were busy shooting the Al Kaplan film. After Blynn walked back inside, dumbfounded, Al asked me: "Who the f*ck is A-Rod?"<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 nice shot james. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_. Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 i like the dust and streaks....good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_kaplan1 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Damn, that lens brings out the best in me. No wonder first Mikal Glass wanted one, and now you want one. I wonder if we can find some 50's vintage Nikon glass in Arri mount? Give the whole film "that look"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james mitchell dc Posted November 16, 2004 Author Share Posted November 16, 2004 grant, you're being an ass. Dust and streaks are a part of life (film life). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melisa Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Pipe down, Grant! Anyways, that's called grey hair. ;-) Just kidding, Al. You look very handsome, I think it just might be my favorite so far. You look very cool and distinguished. No cigarette, huh? Nice shot, James! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_. Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 its a part of being a slob...slacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james mitchell dc Posted November 16, 2004 Author Share Posted November 16, 2004 Thank you, Melisa. Al's a great guy. He sure poses better when you're using his lens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray . Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I wish the topic of Al Kaplan on this forum was a little more about photography and a little less about his mini-celebrity..... but, whatever. What happened to his work (of portraits of others) you were going to present? Seems to have petered out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melisa Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Well, you're not gonna be in the movie! Apparently you missed Al Kaplan Day on the 9th. Self portraits here: http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00A3Ke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott squire nonfiction Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Nice pic. Now I want the lens. And Grant, just taking a few good pictures doesn't give you license to be a jackass. What's the point? Is it your goal to be as annoying in as many threads as possible? Go back to posting nice pics and keeping relatively clam why don't you? Criminy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james mitchell dc Posted November 16, 2004 Author Share Posted November 16, 2004 I wish that "photographers" on this forum concentrated more on positive ideas than trying to denegrade people whom they dislike either through jealousy or confederacy with like-minded phobic simpletons. Show a little respect. That's not so much to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_. Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 hey man, hes the slob fotog...whats wrong with trying to promote some care in ones work? why take the time to shoot, scan and post a pic and be sloppy about it? it shows to me you dont really care about what you do, so why should anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael s. Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 It's a very good portrait -- quite expressive. Grant's a New Yorker. He's (i)sulking over the Yankees' post-season collapse; (ii)jealous that he hasn't been invited to photograph A-Rod; and (iii)annoyed that you guys weren't eager to fawn over A-Rod, given the chance. Who needs A-Rod? Here on the Forum, we've got K-Rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_. Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 james, ive never seen anyone make more excuses for sloppy work than you do...trying to pawn off your lack of care for an image on someone else isnt gonna work....take responsibilty for your images... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james mitchell dc Posted November 16, 2004 Author Share Posted November 16, 2004 grant, this isn't an art gallery. It's an on-line forum. You're paying far too much attention to my crappy work. What gives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_. Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 heh, ok more excuses....whatever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melisa Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 So, the importance is not in the quality of the picture taken with the fine Leica lens, but the quality of your digi skills. Just trying to get it straight, I don't hang out here much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james mitchell dc Posted November 16, 2004 Author Share Posted November 16, 2004 grant, you're being silly. I gave one excuse: there's a tiny bit of dust on the pic. You need a real hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_. Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 melisa, do you think dust and scratches adds to the quality of this image? <p> <p> <p> james, if you dont care about youre work fine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael s. Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Grant asks: "...whats wrong with trying to promote some care in ones work? ..." Nothing at all. And you could've done that in a much better and more constructive way, by suggesting that this scan could be improved by some photoshop treatment ... without the snide remark. Others have done that many times. It's helpful when done right. You've posted 6 times on this one photo, Grant. What's that old saying about when one gets into a hole ... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_. Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 why mince words....theres dust, it looks sloppy....wtf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melisa Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 No kidding, I didn't even notice the marks until you pointed it out. Wouldn't a friendly e-mail w/ some suggestions be a little more constructive. But, I'm guessing your not here to help as much as criticize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_. Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 melisa, you might wanna try working on seeing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james mitchell dc Posted November 16, 2004 Author Share Posted November 16, 2004 grant, I don't want to argue. You have some very good work (and I do mean that), and I respect you as a photographer. I don't live as a photographer. It's something I do once in a while. I'm not a perfectionist in that field. And I'd rather not be treated as someone who is obsessed with perfection and digital manipulation, etc. Please, lighten up. I don't deserve this much attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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