I don't think anyone is suggesting slog a bigger camera down the trail to
guarantee better images than using a simpler digital. The "effort" is what
decisions do you make in terms of exposure, composition, time of day,
elements of the subject matter, focus, fill light or no light. As well as
your intended purpose. You want a big mural Half Dome on your wall that
displays the quality worthy of museum, you need to consider your medium. You
want sharp, clean but little photos for your scrap book or posted to your
social medium, then forget the big stuff.
One other thought to consider. If you want dependability in adverse
conditions, or extreme uses, "pro" level cameras stand the better chance
your whole trip deep into Yellowstone with meet with success. Yes your cell
phone may also make the trip.... plus, do you intend on hand holding all of
your shots??
Gregory
Gig Harbor, WA.
-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Mitchell
Sent: Friday, January 03, 2014 1:56 AM
To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students
Subject: Re: PHOTOFORUM digest 6423 - effort
Its been a fascinating correspondence, but 2014 awaits me with all its
wonders to come, so I'll have a final word on the subject of "effort".
It seems to me that some are saying that "a great deal of effort" expended
in the taking of a photo means it somehow must be a "good" picture. So if
I slog up to Half-Dome with a monster view camera then the result must be a
good picture - and if I go there with a 41 million pixel Nokia 1050 phone,
then the result somehow has to be less good.
I think the differing views here are fascinating, part of life's rich
tapestry ! So forward to Jan. 7, - what is that you say ? - well its
C.E.S. time again.
Dan Mitchell
danmdan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 5:38 AM, Dan Mitchell <danmdan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Dan Mitchell
danmdan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
And what a convenience it is ! No more darkroom, no more smelly
chemicals, no more stained carpets and baths, no drying, no glazing -
these are but a few of the "conveniences" we now can and (mostly) do
enjoy. If we had to have the least convenience we would all be going
back to horse drawn portable darkrooms and wet plates.
