thomas_k.

<p>Same here: due to photographic equipment deficiencies, award winning and big money making photos stay only in my mind :))))</p>

<blockquote> <p>At what point are you <em>done</em> with a picture? Or, at what point are pictures <em>done</em>?</p> </blockquote> <p>I try to be "done" with single pictures pretty quickly and make it final. It does not mean that I'm done - I may keep going back to same idea or place working on it trough the years. </p>

<p>Every nikon 24(8)-70mm 2.8 lens is a beast: large and heavy. You might find that mated with small DX camera body it is difficult to handhold. For both: landscapes and macro this lens is not necessary as you will most likely be stopping it down to f8-16.</p>

<p>Just to clarify a bit my initial broad question: I'm not saying that I'm out of ideas for my photography, in a contrary I wrote my post in a morning in a state of photographic "hangover" after two days of intensive 10 hour photoshoots. I intended my question to be more about new frontiers for photography (including and maybe foremost for artistic expression), than about lack of inspiration. So what's lurking in the dark waiting for the first click of a shutter? (another black cat does not count :))</p>

<p>The Arctic, horrors of wars, nude bodies and clothed bodies of millions of human beings (selfies), planet Pluto – all photographed now – is there anything left to explore for the medium? Any untouched subject/field/angle that you can think of?</p>

<blockquote> <p>It would be great if camera's grew on trees!</p> </blockquote> <p>Not on a tree but on the ground: <a href=" link</a></p>

<p>Personally, I'm only a step away from writing next great <strong><em>shakespearean</em></strong> drama - or comedy - haven't decided yet. I just need to find a right quill and pot of ink.</p>

<p>I like to use one system, identical bodies at my paid, fast paced photoshoots. They share lenses, cards, batteries, remote releases and flashes - I do not have money to buy, nor assistants to carry two of everything. If you have to get 10fps 7D sell your nikon gear and get canon.</p>

<p>Your well working Yashica is enough for a landscape workshop participation. Afterwards you can decide which way you want to go - but get used to the idea of using tripod :) and yes get a cable release - you will be able to shoot slower film and use smaller apertures - something that probably they will tell you to do at the workshop.</p>

<p>William Eggleston said:<br> “I only ever take one picture of one thing. Literally. Never two."<br> I like his approach but do not apply it rigorously.</p>

<p>Worth correcting is that the text accompanying the photos states:</p> <blockquote> <p>NASA Space Program was recently shut down...<br /></p> </blockquote> <p>NASA's Space Shuttle program was ended indeed, other space programs (including unmanned like New Horizons mission to Pluto) are still funded and going.</p>

<blockquote> <p><em>dark, fuzzy or over-exposed</em></p> </blockquote> <p>She captured the essence of human life - nothing wrong with the camera.</p>

<blockquote> <p>Fuji makes ridiculously well-built and traditional-feeling cameras at reasonable prices.</p> </blockquote> <p>Exactely. Myself I do not even own a single fuji lens. All lenses I use on my X-E1 are old manual focus, 1950-70, many single coated - I'm not looking for sharpness in studio scenes I should say. </p>

<p>I always look for a down side of things: waiting for the first murder with selfie stick as a weapon ;)</p>

<p>For landscapes zoom is safer. If you try to "zoom with your feet" using 300mm lens you will surely end up in a pond or off a cliff at some point :)</p>

<p>For events - yes, there is a benefit of filter on a lens. I got dust, beach sand, rain, snow, spit, sweat, puke, beer, cake, melted chocolate and my own snot (from sneezing) on front of my lens (not all at the same event). I wear a tie to most of my shoots - great to quickly wipe off the filter sitting in front of my lens and keep shooting.</p>

<p>I have over 10 years experience buying/selling on eBay both personally and professionally. My experiences have been overwhelmingly positive. Yes, I had some duds when I lost money but I recouped it in other transactions. Ebay is a conglomerate of millions of buyers and sellers with all different manners, tempers, convictions and levels of knowledge. For someone who wants to buy with more reliable return/exchange policies: KEH, B&H and Adorama's used departments are a good option. Also Amazon and it's sellers offer used equipment backed up by good policies.</p>

<p>Realtors, car dealers and mattress salesmen - put on your thickest hide when you have to do business with them.</p>

<p>Steve and Landrum:<br> Thank you for your kind comments.</p>

<p><a href="http://thomasakiss.zenfolio.com/p158070513/h539081a8#h539089fa">Link</a><br> This one of my own photos I consider successful. Why? Square vs Circle.</p>

<p>I have a friend who insists that his best work comes out after few beers.</p>

<p>If it would be me taking this trip, I'll take one camera, one lens and save money and attention for food and booze.</p>

<p>Bears are territorial. Photographer came to it's home uninvited - the bear has all the right and the reason to inspect, play with, or trash what photographer brought with him.</p>

<p>Tim:<br> I find (even the slimmest) possibility of existence today on earth of intelligent humanoids, other than homo sapiens, fascinating. Biblical story of Genesis tells about creation of a man and a woman – there is no mention of other relatives of ours. Would Noah have saved Neanderthals or “Hobbits” from the flood? My Judeo-Christian cultural roots tell me that humans are unique and special – what if we are not?</p>

<p>Yes: 35mm film sharpness is a bit limiting. A lot of landscape film photography was (is ?) done using larger formats of film: medium, panoramic, 4x5 and bigger. If your current lab can handle medium format film - give it a try. </p>