Not a Rant but a Giggle

BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
edited November 14, 2013 in People
On Sunday I did something I never do (as a favor to a friend) -- I shot kids with Santa Claus. I don't do events and I definitely do not do "cute" kid shots but it was different so what the hell.

Anyway, we got there early, set up lighting, placed Santa in his chair, metered the combination of ambient and studio strobe, tested the exposures (on my still new to me 1D Mk 2) and in general got ready to go.

Giggle # 1 -- All the moms, grandpas, aunts and cousins shooting over my shoulder and destroying the carefully balanced light with their flashes. I made a polite request to wait till I was done and everything was fine.

Giggle # 2, the BIG one -- As I showed people the results on my iPad, all I heard was how great that camera is and what GREAT pictures it takes. :rofl:rofl Since we were in a restaurant, I suggested that they all visit the kitchen and see the GREAT stove on which the chef makes all that terrific food the place is noted for.

I found it amusing but I'm just a dumb hobbyist. Were I a pro, depending on this for a living, I might feel very differently.
Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
Canon 600D; Canon 1D Mk2;
24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
Model Galleries: http://bilsen.zenfolio.com/
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Comments

  • Gaby617Gaby617 Registered Users Posts: 218 Major grins
    edited November 13, 2013
    I love the Kitchen line!
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited November 13, 2013
    Just take it as a compliment. I will sometimes reply with " it (the camera) cost a lot, it better take great photos. Or yes it's a great camera.

    I am also guilty of using the phrase as well. I have looked at the detail in a high MP med format digital camera and said something on the order of "wow what a great camera!"

    Sam
    www.samlinvillephotography.com
  • jmphotocraftjmphotocraft Registered Users Posts: 2,987 Major grins
    edited November 13, 2013
    One time a friend said the great camera line to me while I was shooting youth soccer. I turned and said, "here, you want to see what the camera can do?" and I put it in green box mode and handed it to him. He didn't get a single good shot. :D
    -Jack

    An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
  • BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited November 13, 2013
    Laughing.gif JM. I don't think I want to hand my expensive stuff to anyone but it's not a bad idea.

    Gaby, feel free to use it liberally. I stole it from someone, somewhere but in a restaurant it seemed really apropos.
    Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
    Canon 600D; Canon 1D Mk2;
    24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
    Model Galleries: http://bilsen.zenfolio.com/
    Everything Else: www.pbase.com/bilsen
  • HackboneHackbone Registered Users Posts: 4,027 Major grins
    edited November 13, 2013
    I jst bot a scalp el and "brin sirgery 4 dummes" bok and Im offerring dis counteed sirgueries.
    Charles
    www.cameraone.biz
  • DreadnoteDreadnote Registered Users Posts: 634 Major grins
    edited November 13, 2013
    Hackbone wrote: »
    I jst bot a scalp el and "brin sirgery 4 dummes" bok and Im offerring dis counteed sirgueries.

    As long as it's a nice scalpel. :D
    Sports, Dance, Portraits, Events... www.jasonhowardking.com
  • BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited November 13, 2013
    Hackbone wrote: »
    I jst bot a scalp el and "brin sirgery 4 dummes" bok and Im offerring dis counteed sirgueries.


    rolleyes1.gifroflrolleyes1.gif
    Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
    Canon 600D; Canon 1D Mk2;
    24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
    Model Galleries: http://bilsen.zenfolio.com/
    Everything Else: www.pbase.com/bilsen
  • HackboneHackbone Registered Users Posts: 4,027 Major grins
    edited November 13, 2013
    Id B pink.
    Charles
    www.cameraone.biz
  • TinstaflTinstafl Registered Users Posts: 355 Major grins
    edited November 13, 2013
    great comment
  • BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited November 14, 2013
    Glad you liked it Tin.
    Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
    Canon 600D; Canon 1D Mk2;
    24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
    Model Galleries: http://bilsen.zenfolio.com/
    Everything Else: www.pbase.com/bilsen
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