Hi Moose,
I have to agree that I take flower pictures because 1) they are available,
and 2) they are the pictures that my wife appreciates the most. It seems
that the photos that get the most comments are street shots that include
strangers or pretty girls ( I like those, too), or those of young children
or pets. I'm just getting to old to pursue most of those subjects. My
children shots are now of great-grandkids, and even they are hard to keep up
with.
Thanks for your comments.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Moose" To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] Sign of Spring
> Richard Lovison wrote:
>> I think it is quite nice. I like the overall composition, the detail in
>> the flowers and the contrast provided by the white flowers and the dark
>> green and brown colors of the leaves.
>>
>
> I agree. I think the background/setting helps 'make' the image.
>
>> It probably got a cool reception as flower shots are so prevalent and
>> people bore easily... especially nowadays.
>>
>
> Yeah. I took flower shots when I was a kid, and I take them today. Many
> are probably interchangeable. Yet I continue to do it - and to get
> satisfaction from it. I've come to the conclusion that it's something
> about the process that simply pleases me, and is worthwhile for that
> alone. I see a pretty flower, take its picture, often spend time
> processing it, look at the result, and am happy.
>
> I would like it if others enjoyed them too, but I realize that's not the
> most important thing. And as you say, it seems many folks aren't moved
> by the images when posted. Seems only fair. Lots of listees seem to like
> images of aeroplanes, trains, cars, motorcycles, etc. Mostly those
> images just don't move me. I'm fairly often interested in technical
> qualities of the images, but seldom the subjects.
>
> So I only post flower images occasionally. And appreciate it when Carol
> likes them here at home.
>
> Moose
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