Comments for Tim Grey's Blog http://timgrey.com/blog Thoughts on Photography, Digital Imaging, and Travel Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:13:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on The Ethics of Cleanup by Tim Grey http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/the-ethics-of-cleanup/#comment-12098 Tim Grey Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:13:24 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=380#comment-12098 Mary Lou, A very, very good point. In many cases the rules for competitions are rather restrictive, so it is important to understand the requirements before you enter. Thanks, Tim Mary Lou,

A very, very good point. In many cases the rules for competitions are rather restrictive, so it is important to understand the requirements before you enter.

Thanks,

Tim

]]> Comment on The Ethics of Cleanup by Mary Lou Frost http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/the-ethics-of-cleanup/#comment-12097 Mary Lou Frost Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:59:44 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=380#comment-12097 This discussion has been both refreshing and educational. The one place where I stop to consider how I optimize an image is when it is going to be entered into a competition. At that point, I think one needs to read the requirements. It is always possible to decide not to enter, but if an image is entered it needs to be true to the competition's requirements. My greatest pleasure comes from finding out how to bring my personal expression into my images. That means before snapping the shutter and in the optimization of the image. I think most of us see our photography as art! Mary Lou This discussion has been both refreshing and educational. The one place where I stop to consider how I optimize an image is when it is going to be entered into a competition. At that point, I think one needs to read the requirements. It is always possible to decide not to enter, but if an image is entered it needs to be true to the competition’s requirements.

My greatest pleasure comes from finding out how to bring my personal expression into my images. That means before snapping the shutter and in the optimization of the image. I think most of us see our photography as art!

Mary Lou

]]> Comment on Perspective is Everything by Tim Grey http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/perspective-is-everything/#comment-12096 Tim Grey Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:47:30 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=408#comment-12096 Lynn, I do, indeed! There is still room available for my Austria Photo Workshop, which will visit Vienna, Salzburg, the Danube River Valley, and some cool spots in the Alps. And there will be more, so stay tuned! Tim Lynn,

I do, indeed! There is still room available for my Austria Photo Workshop, which will visit Vienna, Salzburg, the Danube River Valley, and some cool spots in the Alps. And there will be more, so stay tuned!

Tim

]]> Comment on Perspective is Everything by Tim Grey http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/perspective-is-everything/#comment-12095 Tim Grey Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:44:45 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=408#comment-12095 Gary, My knees would have been knocking too! For what it's worth, in the cases of the photos shown here I did check my footing carefully. But your lesson is a good one that all should take to heart! Tim Gary,

My knees would have been knocking too! For what it’s worth, in the cases of the photos shown here I did check my footing carefully. But your lesson is a good one that all should take to heart!

Tim

]]> Comment on Perspective is Everything by Tim Grey http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/perspective-is-everything/#comment-12094 Tim Grey Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:43:47 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=408#comment-12094 Bill, I think the most reckless thing I do is cycling in Manhattan. Everything else seems to pale by comparison! While I might have slightly less fear than the average person, I'm also cautious. I think if you saw video of me in these situations it wouldn't have looked as crazy as a still photo with a cool perspective. Tim Bill,

I think the most reckless thing I do is cycling in Manhattan. Everything else seems to pale by comparison!

While I might have slightly less fear than the average person, I’m also cautious. I think if you saw video of me in these situations it wouldn’t have looked as crazy as a still photo with a cool perspective.

Tim

]]> Comment on Perspective is Everything by Gary Larsen http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/perspective-is-everything/#comment-12093 Gary Larsen Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:33:14 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=408#comment-12093 I had an experience at the Grand Canyon where I stepped onto a rock surface at the edge assuming there was a shear rock face below me. I set up the tripod and shot in a panorama of directions. After leaving the spot, I climbed along the edge and set up again looking back on where I had just stood. To my surprise, the former spot was not supported by a rock face. It was a 4" thick rock projection sticking out 4 to 5'beyond the rock face overhanging the Canyon below. When my friend came by and asked me why I looked shaken and stunned, I pointed at the ledge. He didn't believe me at first. But then he proceeded to describe the cracks in it making me feel even worse. My breathing and knees recovered gradually. I had made a very bad assumption about my perceived risk! Lesson learned. I had an experience at the Grand Canyon where I stepped onto a rock surface at the edge assuming there was a shear rock face below me. I set up the tripod and shot in a panorama of directions. After leaving the spot, I climbed along the edge and set up again looking back on where I had just stood. To my surprise, the former spot was not supported by a rock face. It was a 4″ thick rock projection sticking out 4 to 5′beyond the rock face overhanging the Canyon below. When my friend came by and asked me why I looked shaken and stunned, I pointed at the ledge. He didn’t believe me at first. But then he proceeded to describe the cracks in it making me feel even worse. My breathing and knees recovered gradually. I had made a very bad assumption about my perceived risk! Lesson learned.

]]> Comment on Perspective is Everything by Bill Brennan http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/perspective-is-everything/#comment-12091 Bill Brennan Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:20:02 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=408#comment-12091 Life is not for the faint of heart. The risks appear to be manageable for someone with your apparent good balance and agility. Avoid being reckless as we need your words of wisdom. Bill Life is not for the faint of heart. The risks appear to be manageable for someone with your apparent good balance and agility.

Avoid being reckless as we need your words of wisdom.

Bill

]]> Comment on Perspective is Everything by Lynn Padwe http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/perspective-is-everything/#comment-12090 Lynn Padwe Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:18:11 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=408#comment-12090 Tim: Do you lead any national or international trips? Hope so. If not, why not? :) If so, please add me to your mailing list. Thanks. Best, Lynn Tim:

Do you lead any national or international trips? Hope so. If not,
why not? :) If so, please add me to your mailing list. Thanks.

Best,
Lynn

]]> Comment on Travel of a Different Kind by Taiyo http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/travel-of-a-different-kind/#comment-12089 Taiyo Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:48:32 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=384#comment-12089 Thanks Tim, There was no dew which was disappointing but a few shots worked out just fine ... you can view them at the top of my FB page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=600408938&ref=tn_tnmn -taiyo Thanks Tim,

There was no dew which was disappointing but a few shots worked out just fine … you can view them at the top of my FB page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=600408938&ref=tn_tnmn

-taiyo

]]> Comment on It Never Gets Old by Tim Grey http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/it-never-gets-old/#comment-12087 Tim Grey Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:00:29 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=401#comment-12087 Ah, yes, Pike Place Market. When living in the Seattle area I would visit it often, and even led quite a few workshops there. Lots of fun! Tim Ah, yes, Pike Place Market. When living in the Seattle area I would visit it often, and even led quite a few workshops there. Lots of fun!

Tim

]]> Comment on It Never Gets Old by Chuck Tankersley http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/it-never-gets-old/#comment-12086 Chuck Tankersley Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:57:10 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=401#comment-12086 When my wife and I were in Seattle a couple of years ago, we went to Pike Street Market mainly to watch them selling and throwing fish! I had my camera for photos of that, but was also captured by the displays of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. I look forward to revisiting that location. When my wife and I were in Seattle a couple of years ago, we went to Pike Street Market mainly to watch them selling and throwing fish! I had my camera for photos of that, but was also captured by the displays of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. I look forward to revisiting that location.

]]> Comment on It Never Gets Old by Garry http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/it-never-gets-old/#comment-12085 Garry Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:03:24 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=401#comment-12085 I agree with all the earlier posts. I am enthralled with these markets, and I have photographed the huge one in Budapest. To add to the travelers list: a great and famous one in Cleveland: very colorful ones in Peru (Cusco, Urubamba, Lima); one right on the Grand Canal in Venice: Faneuil Hall in Boston-the list could be endless. I also like fish markets and flea markets. I particularly like to juxtapose colorful native costumes with the produce. And the trifecta is adding a great face and mannerisms! I agree with all the earlier posts. I am enthralled with these markets, and I have photographed the huge one in Budapest. To add to the travelers list: a great and famous one in Cleveland: very colorful ones in Peru (Cusco, Urubamba, Lima); one right on the Grand Canal in Venice: Faneuil Hall in Boston-the list could be endless. I also like fish markets and flea markets. I particularly like to juxtapose colorful native costumes with the produce. And the trifecta is adding a great face and mannerisms!

]]> Comment on It Never Gets Old by Tim Grey http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/it-never-gets-old/#comment-12084 Tim Grey Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:08:32 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=401#comment-12084 Bill, Well said. And thanks for the tip on Barcelona. I haven't made it there yet, but when I do get there, I'll be sure to check out the farmer's markets. Tim Bill,

Well said. And thanks for the tip on Barcelona. I haven’t made it there yet, but when I do get there, I’ll be sure to check out the farmer’s markets.

Tim

]]> Comment on It Never Gets Old by Bill Brennan http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/it-never-gets-old/#comment-12083 Bill Brennan Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:04:52 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=401#comment-12083 Tim, I fall into the camp of both enjoying farmers' markets and making photographs while there. I like all of the elements of design present in the produce presentations and also the intriguing nature and faces of the proprietors and their associates. One of our favorite markets is in Barcelona, Spain. Bill Tim, I fall into the camp of both enjoying farmers’ markets and making photographs while there. I like all of the elements of design present in the produce presentations and also the intriguing nature and faces of the proprietors and their associates.

One of our favorite markets is in Barcelona, Spain.

Bill

]]> Comment on A Funny Thing Happened on the Way Home… by Tim Grey http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-home/#comment-12082 Tim Grey Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:51:36 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=393#comment-12082 Very funny my friend! Very funny my friend!

]]> Comment on It Never Gets Old by Tim Grey http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/it-never-gets-old/#comment-12081 Tim Grey Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:49:29 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=401#comment-12081 Joel, Very good points, and I totally agree. Thanks very much for sharing. Tim Joel,

Very good points, and I totally agree. Thanks very much for sharing.

Tim

]]> Comment on It Never Gets Old by Tim Grey http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/it-never-gets-old/#comment-12080 Tim Grey Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:48:54 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=401#comment-12080 Mark, I think you're absolutely right! This reminds me of an experience I had at the San Luis Obispo farmer's market while leading a photo workshop there. We started photographing some fruit, and one of the farmer's told us to wait because we weren't photographing the best fruit. She pulled some more good stuff from the back, and proceed to arrange it for us, letting us know she was an amateur photographer. The pride was wonderful to see! Tim Mark,

I think you’re absolutely right! This reminds me of an experience I had at the San Luis Obispo farmer’s market while leading a photo workshop there. We started photographing some fruit, and one of the farmer’s told us to wait because we weren’t photographing the best fruit. She pulled some more good stuff from the back, and proceed to arrange it for us, letting us know she was an amateur photographer. The pride was wonderful to see!

Tim

]]> Comment on It Never Gets Old by Joel Weiss http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/it-never-gets-old/#comment-12079 Joel Weiss Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:29:50 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=401#comment-12079 I'm with you - I travel and photograph foods in both markets and bakery/pastry shops - it is fascinating! I think it's because it shows what the local people grow and eat, their creativity (bakeries & pastry shops), the colors, the smells (something we can't yet capture with a DSLR), and the approach to food shopping (which is very different than in the US). It provides insight into who our brothers and sisters are on the planet and how they live! Thanks, Joel I’m with you – I travel and photograph foods in both markets and bakery/pastry shops – it is fascinating! I think it’s because it shows what the local people grow and eat, their creativity (bakeries & pastry shops), the colors, the smells (something we can’t yet capture with a DSLR), and the approach to food shopping (which is very different than in the US). It provides insight into who our brothers and sisters are on the planet and how they live!

Thanks,
Joel

]]> Comment on It Never Gets Old by Mark A. Larson http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/it-never-gets-old/#comment-12078 Mark A. Larson Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:26:02 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=401#comment-12078 The top reasons I believe why we photograph fruits, vegetables and people at farmers' markets: • the fruits and vegetables are releasing pheromones compelling us to look at them, handle them, photograph them, even buy them... • the fruits and vegetables don't ask for model releases... • we're seeing the colors and shapes of fruits and vegetables in "real" light -- as opposed to the sterile light in supermarkets... • the fruits and vegetables are grown, prepped and "presented" at these markets by "real" people who take pride in their work and enjoy providing us with visual pleasure and healthy eating. They're fun to be around and we're attracted to them... • there's more, but buy locally grown produce wherever you live and visit... We're lucky in Arcata, Calif. to have one of the best farmers' markets and I also always bring my camera when I go! The top reasons I believe why we photograph fruits, vegetables and people at farmers’ markets:

• the fruits and vegetables are releasing pheromones compelling us to look at them, handle them, photograph them, even buy them…
• the fruits and vegetables don’t ask for model releases…
• we’re seeing the colors and shapes of fruits and vegetables in “real” light — as opposed to the sterile light in supermarkets…
• the fruits and vegetables are grown, prepped and “presented” at these markets by “real” people who take pride in their work and enjoy providing us with visual pleasure and healthy eating. They’re fun to be around and we’re attracted to them…
• there’s more, but buy locally grown produce wherever you live and visit…

We’re lucky in Arcata, Calif. to have one of the best farmers’ markets and I also always bring my camera when I go!

]]> Comment on It Never Gets Old by Lois Johnson http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/it-never-gets-old/#comment-12077 Lois Johnson Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:25:15 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=401#comment-12077 I, too, love farmers' markets. It's the patterns, the colors, the organization of the place, no matter where. I've photographed them in Paris, Prague, Wilmington, Delaware, Beloit, Wisconsin, San Francisco, and Hawaii. They are all somewhat different, but basically all the same (and the sellers know what they are doing to tempt us to buy). I, too, love farmers’ markets. It’s the patterns, the colors, the organization of the place, no matter where. I’ve photographed them in Paris, Prague, Wilmington, Delaware, Beloit, Wisconsin, San Francisco, and Hawaii. They are all somewhat different, but basically all the same (and the sellers know what they are doing to tempt us to buy).

]]> Comment on A Funny Thing Happened on the Way Home… by Jeff Greene http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-home/#comment-12076 Jeff Greene Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:11:20 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=393#comment-12076 I know I have certain "baggage" that I wouldn't mind losing... I know I have certain “baggage” that I wouldn’t mind losing…

]]> Comment on It Never Gets Old by Gary Larsen http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/it-never-gets-old/#comment-12075 Gary Larsen Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:01:29 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=401#comment-12075 Lot's of colors, lot's of patterns, lot's of shapes... interesting textures... yet there is still a bit of randomness to the overall scene. It all carries your eye throughout the frame... over and over. Lot’s of colors, lot’s of patterns, lot’s of shapes… interesting textures… yet there is still a bit of randomness to the overall scene. It all carries your eye throughout the frame… over and over.

]]> Comment on It Never Gets Old by Tim Grey http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/it-never-gets-old/#comment-12073 Tim Grey Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:09:57 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=401#comment-12073 Glen, Yes, indeed, the displays can be very cool! And I suspect part of the reason I am so fond of farmer's markets in general is the great memories of the great Thursday night farmer's market in San Luis Obispo, not too far from you... Tim Glen,

Yes, indeed, the displays can be very cool! And I suspect part of the reason I am so fond of farmer’s markets in general is the great memories of the great Thursday night farmer’s market in San Luis Obispo, not too far from you…

Tim

]]> Comment on It Never Gets Old by Glen http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/it-never-gets-old/#comment-12071 Glen Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:14:01 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=401#comment-12071 I too am drawn to farmer's markets. I usually shoot the ones in Santa Barbara on Tues and Sat. When we were in France and Italy last year, I shot at farmer's markets there, also. I'm drawn to the order and patterns of the fruit displays, as well as the people who shop there. I too am drawn to farmer’s markets. I usually shoot the ones in Santa Barbara on Tues and Sat. When we were in France and Italy last year, I shot at farmer’s markets there, also.
I’m drawn to the order and patterns of the fruit displays, as well as the people who shop there.

]]> Comment on A Funny Thing Happened on the Way Home… by Tim Grey http://timgrey.com/blog/2012/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-home/#comment-12069 Tim Grey Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:21:31 +0000 http://timgrey.com/blog/?p=393#comment-12069 Donnette, That does sound great! Except for the lost part! But I'm delighted to hear the story had a happy ending. Hopefully my bag will arrive soon, but thus far no sign. But I think I'm going to look at this as me taking one for the team in order to help ensure my Austria Photo Workshop in May involves absolutely no lost luggage. ;-) Hope you're well! Tim Donnette,

That does sound great! Except for the lost part! But I’m delighted to hear the story had a happy ending.

Hopefully my bag will arrive soon, but thus far no sign. But I think I’m going to look at this as me taking one for the team in order to help ensure my Austria Photo Workshop in May involves absolutely no lost luggage. ;-)

Hope you’re well!

Tim

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