Comments for Richard's Notes

Comment on Beech Trees by Richard

Richard — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:16:24 +0000

Alex: Yes, you get it. But, the 24mm also exaggerates the effect which this image uses: the trunk looks relatively normal (whatever that is) and the top branches and sky are very wide. As you gather in that back plane the effect is lessened. Getting close to the trunk helps this as well but the wide angle lens is what really does it. If you look at my Getty shots and take note of which lens did which image, you’ll see that the most dramatic shots were done with either a 17-40 or a 16-35 and my point of view is pretty close to the building. Same with the tree, the wide angle and proximity to the trunk adds drama.

Comment on Beech Trees by Alex

Alex — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:47:23 +0000

Actually, I’m not entirely sure I do. Optically, the longer the focal length, the narrower field of view. A shorter focal length would allow more light to fall upon the same area of CCD or CMOS, which would explain why macros have that great luminosity. With longer focal lengths, depth of field is also flatter, so my guess is the 24mm helped give you that incredible focus at all distances, while full daylight allowed an f stop that could take advantage of it.

Comment on Typewriter Wallahs by Richard

Richard — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:47:40 +0000

Scott: I have to rescan this photo which I have as a print. Then you’ll see I was not very cool at that point in my life. Trust me on that. I was studious for sure although it was a daily struggle.

Comment on Typewriter Wallahs by Scott James

Scott James — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:30:09 +0000

You were always a cool looking dude. And a studious one to boot.

Comment on El Wingador by Richard

Richard — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:25:41 +0000

Scott: Keep shooting from the hip, you’ve got great aim.

Comment on El Wingador by Scott James

Scott James — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:46:14 +0000

“Man who shoots from hip hits foot first,” or something like that. As soon as I showed this film to Nancy she said “We’ve seen lots of his stuff. What’s amatter whichu,” or something very similar. Anyway, mea culpa. Will check out Richard’s links more carefully in the future before shooting off mouth.

Comment on Linsey Pollak by Richard

Richard — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:15:04 +0000

Right Scott. There are many videos of many talented people but this guy’s talent and creativity runs deeper. And, the video makes me happy.

Comment on Beech Trees by Richard

Richard — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:14:05 +0000

Scott and Alex: The first version I posted (and replaced almost immediately) had a super saturated sky. It was pretty close to right out of the camera but it bothered me so I desaturated the sky some and it looks less like I pumped it up (which I didn’t). This stand of trees is incredibly photogenic and I’ve shot them before. But, the 24mm lens really helps the drama. Many don’t understand why but my guess is you two will.

Comment on El Wingador by Richard

Richard — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:12:11 +0000

Scott: Errol Morris is a well known and excellent documentary film maker. It’s no accident that this is a high quality little film about an amazing guy. I love everything about it, especially the title.

Comment on Beech Trees by Alex

Alex — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:09:24 +0000

Another amazing shot – I’m running out of superlatives!