Dream Photography Project

[rege_garris]

<p>I would spend as much time as possible documenting the impact that Italy has made on the world through the ages. Architecture, Food (including wine), Art, Religion, Music, Automobiles, etc. would be studied both in an historical and contemporary context. </p>

<p>~Rege Garris</p>

[taznet]

<p>I would like to visit major cities of the world and photograph the differences of their cultures. Not to emphasis negative aspects but to record the differences of each country that add to the totally of the human condition. Strength in our diversity.</p>

<p>Don Sunlin</p>

[iain_dove]

<p>I would travel to Scotland and photograph all the subjects that my father painted in his youth, at the same view point and time of day/year.</p>

[peter_jones21]

<p>I'd photo document every known cave in the Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico and West Texas and create a photo book with the results. Half way there already. Anybody want to provide me with the money so I can finish the project?<br>

Peter Jones<br>

Shot in the Dark Cave Photography</p><div></div>

[fstaples]

<p>This is a no-brainer for me - I've thought about this for a long time. I have always wanted to photograph veterans who are now grandfathers or great grandfathers with their grandsons or great grandsons. I would incorporate any of their military memorobilia such uniforms, weapons, photographs as young men/soldiers, medals and ribbons, etc. I want to capture that stark contrast of age and youth and stress that the youth has been made possible by the sacrifices made by those veterans. Traveling the world to do this would indeed be wonderful (Japan, Germany, England, France, Poland, Viet Nam and the US) but I could do a lot right here in the US at locations such as our National Cemeteries (Arlington). I wouldn't need a lot of equipment either because I prefer natural settings. After I'm done, I would want to publish a photobook and provide copies to all the subjects.</p>

[cindy_legrand]

<p>My dream photography project is to create my own photo book capturing the awesome beauty of Glacier National Park. For over 20 years, I have wanted to see this wonderful park. To prepare for this dream trip, I would upgrade from Photoshop Elements to Adobe Lightroom and CS4. Then I would expand my lens collection beyond the kit lens and the nifty fifty, and add a few necessary accessories. And since there are no formal photography classes locally, I would then begin to work my way down my wish list of on-line photography and Photoshop courses. And as my photography and post-processing skills begin to improve, I'd make my travel plans. </p>

[anna_newbery]

<p>i just love taking photos outside ...learning and finding interesting corners of all areas. i would love to fly to newfoundland canada and start learning there and making my way back to british columbia...i was born in toronto ontario but grew up in maple ridge bc. i now reside in kamloops bc and through the many years i still have not seen all that canada has to offer. i have thought of alaska, australia and iceland which all have outstanding scenery and animals to grab anyones attention. A photographers dream they all are, but the thrill to learn what is all around me just makes me giggle everytime i plan a drive or trip. All the provinces have outstanding scenery, animals the other may not and each water way has a different wave or splash always changing views, glaciers, waterfalls, bears puffins, we have it all and its right in my backyard so to say. i may not have a chance to do all, but to start - that would be photo project, to learn what canada has to offer us. <br>

anna newbery<img src="http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt43/sadiesmom_photos/IMGP2770bw.jpg" alt="" /></p>

[anna_newbery]

<p>i just love taking photos outside ...learning and finding interesting corners of all areas. i would love to fly to newfoundland canada and start learning there and making my way back to british columbia...i was born in toronto ontario but grew up in maple ridge bc. i now reside in kamloops bc and through the many years i still have not seen all that canada has to offer. i have thought of alaska, australia and iceland which all have outstanding scenery and animals to grab anyones attention.<br>

A photographers dream they all are, but the thrill to learn what is all around me just makes me giggle everytime i plan a drive or trip. All the provinces have outstanding scenery, animals the other may not and each water way has a different wave or splash always changing views, glaciers, waterfalls, bears, puffins, we have it all and its right in my backyard so to say. i may not have a chance to do all, but to start - that would be photo project, to learn what canada has to offer us.<br>

anna newbery</p><div></div>

[cameravoyages]

<p>Ever since I have discovered the pleasure of macro photography it has been my wish to photograph the hidden world of the equatorial jungle. While my original goal was to visit the Amazon, I now think it would be far more important to visit the last remaining rainforests of Madagascar. It is estimated that Madagascar has already lost almost 75% of its forests and the remaining rainforest is under threat from the expansion of farmlands, tree harvesting and the workings of mining companies. It would be thrilling to capture images of the exotic life of this disappearing jungle, especially if I could work alongside a scientific team.</p>

[cmitchell]

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<p>Wow, great question is right. I would l<em>ove</em> to document a year in the life... a prisoner in the US. Not to glorify them but to be a cautionary tale for young people going the wrong way. Follow them through committing the crime, arrest, jail, court, prison. Include shots of the families of the victim and the perpetrator, police, judges and life in prison. I know it would never happen because I could never get the access I would need to do it right but I think it would be a powerful essay. </p>

 

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[roger_varland2]

<p>I would travel the perimeter of the US shooting a combo of panos and portraits. I think I would also do it on a motorcycle in order to feel the land more intensely. $10,000 should cover a few months of meals and motels. 6x9 and 6x17</p>

[papasan]

<p>My long time photography dream is to take 2 or 3 months leave and go live with some ethnic minority group in Northern Viet Nam, Lao or China (for a start). I would just take a translator, my laptop, my two cameras and a handful of lenses, and do a photo documentary about the day to day life of these people. On my return i would write an article/paper about my experience and either sell it to a magazine or just start a blog to share it. If i had the luxury i would do this type of expedition about twice/year. I already own most of the equipment i need, i would probably complement my set of lenses with one 70-200 f/2.8 L and bring along my 17-40 f/4 L, 50 f/1.4, and 85 f/1.8 and maybe a few flashes. </p>

[dorus]

<p>I'm sure you will call this 'socialising' or something.<br>

But really, have you nothing better to do ?</p>

[hollis_lefever]

<p>I would take a couple of Canon MarkII SLRs. an assortment of Canon L Lenses including 16-35/2.8,24-70/2.8,70-200/2.8,300/2.8, 1.4teleconverter,a pair of GITZO carbon lightweight tripods with ball head, a pocketful of SanDisc Extreme IV cards and some spare batteries and Whibal cards and due HDR in all seasons of the Norwegian Fjords from as many vantage points as I could handle.</p>

[cbstark]

<p>While photographing Wildlife is a tremendous passion, chosing the project would take some thought as I like to shot many different subjects(bull riding for example). But if I concentrate on the here and now the winter olympics is would be an incredible photo opp.<br>

bryan stark</p>

[brian_milner]

<p>My dream is about to happen in May/June. I go from New Zealand to Germany, Italy and France. 5 weeks in all. I will be accompanied by my fairly new Sony A850, 24-70 f2.8 and my 100mm macro.<br>

The Germany visit will include Black Forest, Stuttgart, Berlin and Munich. Italy includes Lake Como, Stelvio pass, the Dolomites, Venice and a week in Tuscany and Florence, finally to Rome. France is a quick visit to Mulhouse and a weekend in Paris.<br>

Thank you for the $10,000 which will reimburse some of my travel expenses</p>

<p>:-)</p>

[surais]

<p>I would like to fly around the world with the bets camera gear i can choose to documenting the effect of global warming and find out the causes through my lenses hence a better awareness is needed in this regard i would like to dedicate my time and effort along with the grant to aware the mass through my photographs...</p>

[harryjacksonjr]

<p>This is simple. Every winter, I'd drive across the country to document the plight of homeless people and what they have to do to keep from freezing to death three months of every year.<br />Then I'd use about 20 percent of the cash to set up a website, show the photos, play taped interviews and then market it so people would know to look at it.<br />Of course, I'd skim $200 and buy the best bottle of single malt scotch that would afford and drink it.</p>

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[thourihanphoto]

<p>A round trip airfare to Haiti: weeks worth of instant mashed potatoes, cheese and hot sauce or ramen noodles, I would bring my own photo gear and my hammock. The rest could go to a relief fund. </p>

[wendy_lee]

<p>Right now, it would be to Haiti, and the devastation that faces the people for years to come. I would tell their stories, of loss, of hope......</p>

[www.ederphotos.com]

<p>I'd go to sub-saharan Africa to document the demise of the elephant population. The poachers are destroying<br>

the species, and the habitat is threatened as well. The situation is under-recognized and deteriorating at an<br>

accelerating pace.</p>

[eghamlin]

<p>I would choose Berlin, during june and july, since the end of the cold war and the fall of the wall there have been many changes. The construction since and cultural changes in the city since WWII and the fall. I visited for a month when there was still an East and a West Berlin in 1964 and 1974. A second choice would be Ireland. Early to middle spring would be the time i would choose. such a diverse landscape in such a small place. </p>

[erik_vandewater]

<p>Go everywhere National Geographic goes. Possibly document an episode from the series Nature from beginning to end. Go somewhere that I feel completely alone. Independence would clear the mind for me.</p>

[vic_reynolds]

<p>That's a good question since there are plenty of projects I'd focus on. Geographically, I'd go to ancient Egypt, the Southwestern US, or go along the Appalachian Trail. Or, I'd go urban: Washington DC, Tokyo, or Prague. To be honest, I'd need a little more than $10K!</p>

[abhilaasha]

<p>The first visit will be definitely to the Himalayas... Specially Leh Laddak.. The flora and fauna around leh.. A bike trip to the highest motorable road on Khardumgla Pass... Later maye be trip to the Tso pangong...<br>

Then a trip a around India visiting all b-e-a-u-tiful temples... Halebidu, Belur, Madurai, Konark,... khajuraho... the list is endless....<img src="http://th09.deviantart.net/fs27/300W/i/2008/112/4/2/Landscapes_in_ladakh1_by_abhilaasha.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="136" /> <img src="http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs50/i/2009/296/f/d/MahaDev_Temple_Itagi_by_abhilaasha.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="675" /> <img src="http://th06.deviantart.net/fs25/300W/i/2008/107/a/a/The_Taj_by_abhilaasha.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></p>