tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288717568259139605.post8638360085203908165..comments2023-11-30T22:35:03.377-08:00Comments on Silver Linings 4 ME: BREAKING THE RULES...Christine E-Ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04306387763796639856noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288717568259139605.post-28282522322682092722011-08-19T22:07:36.930-07:002011-08-19T22:07:36.930-07:00Very recognizable, I also almost instantly discard...Very recognizable, I also almost instantly discard an image which isn't sharp and I find photographing people is very different from a flower, something I should do more often. Maybe that's an unwritten rule for me that I should brake.<br />I think you succeeded especially well in your opening photograph. It's excellent, such a strong image.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07707082133476234681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288717568259139605.post-13959493920789959392011-08-19T07:14:41.343-07:002011-08-19T07:14:41.343-07:00We both think alike on our people shots! I've ...We both think alike on our people shots! I've been thinking about this a lot more since I posted my journal. I take photos of people I love! I'm not their photographer, I'm their Gramma, mom, sister, or wife! I shouldn't expect the photo to be in perfect focus or the background clear. These are life shots not portraits!! Let's "squish" those rules and just enjoy capturing the everyday moments of life!Cathy H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10779935742253650385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288717568259139605.post-41182242019039861292011-08-18T20:46:28.320-07:002011-08-18T20:46:28.320-07:00There is a great thought process, Chris. I found t...There is a great thought process, Chris. I found that I don't really think when I take photos - I try to capture what my heart sees, different angles... I experiment a lot, just try things out. This is the way I learn and improve my photography. What I know for sure is that my heart is in there - I can get totally lose track of everything when I'm taking photos. I'm in the "zone" and it is most satisfying.Carola Bartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536486322412234854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288717568259139605.post-80424150875267381552011-08-18T20:01:28.832-07:002011-08-18T20:01:28.832-07:00Christine, I really like your thoughts on photogra...Christine, I really like your thoughts on photography...."so I'll be able to remember the emotions, smells, sounds, tastes of a particular day, time and place." I find a bit of my own reasoning in that. Love your photos of your life with your family.Deborah Tischhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224894979815149457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288717568259139605.post-4439838007839784862011-08-18T08:35:26.975-07:002011-08-18T08:35:26.975-07:00I love your idea of rules being squished! Let'...I love your idea of rules being squished! Let's throw the ones we don't like on the floor and squish them! :) It is hard and uncomfortable to break the rules, once we identify them. You are starting to get out of your comfort zone when you do that. But that's where the growth happens. Great for you, embracing the reality of photography and life - it's not perfect!Kat Slomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00645480835605671040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288717568259139605.post-44390170378399501122011-08-18T08:05:09.457-07:002011-08-18T08:05:09.457-07:00I struggle with photography. It's easy to tak...I struggle with photography. It's easy to take pretty photos of objects, and it's hard to photograph people. Like you, I am a perfectionist. You've given me something to think about. Thanks for sharing.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598589684333577642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288717568259139605.post-91787160313961776802011-08-18T07:59:57.107-07:002011-08-18T07:59:57.107-07:00I loved reading your thought process. I used to st...I loved reading your thought process. I used to strive so hard for perfect photos and I'm finding that there's often more of a story in those photos that are less than perfect. Life isn't perfect so why should our photos be. Great stuff.Ashley Siskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964259733610203026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288717568259139605.post-74234943577728353932011-08-18T06:20:07.918-07:002011-08-18T06:20:07.918-07:00Christine - your words really hit the bulls-eye wi...Christine - your words really hit the bulls-eye with me. I have convinced myself that I cannot take photos of people or anything that moves because I canot seem to get the hang of capturing motion. That is why I take photos of shadows :) But I think you are correct that this rule definitely needs to be "squished". Kudos to you!Brendahttp://gottgraphicsdesign.comnoreply@blogger.com