Post by: boneaddict on January 10, 2014, 07:36:43 AM
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and before someone freaks out and turns me in for fishing in the offseason or something, I just stumbled upon these that I haven't shared and thought I would. :):chuckle: :yeah: :chuckle:
Post by: bracer40 on January 10, 2014, 08:47:04 AM
Doug,I'm curious how long you've been a photographer. My girlfriend has taken it up recently and has a good eye towards composition and lighting. She loves tagging along on scouting and hunting trips with her camera. For now, it's mostly scenery subjects, but I can envision helping her find wildlife targets as we spend more time in the field (without weapons in my hands).
Thanks for all the great shots you share on this site!
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on January 10, 2014, 09:10:32 AM
-Steve
Post by: MLBowhunting on January 10, 2014, 09:13:37 AM
Post by: boneaddict on January 10, 2014, 09:26:28 AM
I was lucky to have a mother that loved photography. My Dad bought her a Canon AE-1 for Christmas when they first came out. I think many would argue that that was one of the greatest Cameras ever so to speak. My parents knew I showed interest so bought me a little point and shoot Kodak 110 and then another 35mm camera later on. As I got older I enjoyed taking photos with it. I used a lot of my budget having photos developed instead of on stuff a lot of kids were spending money on at the time. I worked a lot as a kid so did have a better budget than many of my friends. Then I discovered GIRLS. I had a girlfriend in another town and when I was coming home, I spotted a really big buck. I got home and no parents......I grabbed moms camera and back to go after the buck. It was almost dark. I had no clue about exposure or what any of the buttons meant or light meter or anything. I snuck up over the rise and there he was at 10 yards or so, essentially full framed with a 50mm lens. I snapped pictures and I can remember it sounded slow. The shutter would open then close. I held as still as I could. I got home. Mom was a little upset I think that I used her camera without asking but she saw my enthusiasm so was supportive. We dropped the film off at the local drug store and waited a week. I got the roll back and all we blurry. NOTHING. Mom worked with me with her camera and I started going out every weekend photographing deer. Her telephoto lens was a 200mm I think. Instead of going over to my girlfriends, and hanging out with my buddies smoking pot, I was either working or climbing the mountain trying to take photos. My parents were very supportive of my choices. For a gift (I think mom was tired of me using her camera), I got a used Canon AE-1. I was in heaven. I was 17 I bet as I was 16 when I borrowed her camera. That was 1987. I used that camera for years. Nothing but a kit lens. It finally broke but I inherited moms as she upgraded. I invested in a mirror lens 600mm. I was really into chasing big bucks, but wast really getting any photos. It was always too dark. I had to use a tripod etc. I was married by the time I upgraded. My Sister was dating a "Pro- Photographer" He talked me into the Canon A2-E, and a 400mm sigma. I sold the AE-1 and the mirrored lens to help pay for it. (BIG MISTAKE) like selling a prized gun. I work with the guy still who I sold it to. He gave it to his daughter because she was interested, she pawned it for drugs.... Anyways. This was the evolution of digital. I was still shooting film. Digital cameras came a long ways since then. I finally popped on a Panasonic Lumix. I believe what these photos were taken with. Its a nice point and shoot. I never could get photos like these big digital guys were getting though. It was handy for hunting and packing, but just didn't have the firepower. So I guess to answer your question, I have been at this awhile, VERY SLOWLY evolving. All self taught with handy hints from some folks. POPE has helped me with some hardware choices. PHOOL helped me with some software stuff. I am still learning.
Post by: boneaddict on January 10, 2014, 09:30:25 AM
Steve- :chuckle: There are a lot more missed shots than good ones. :chuckle: No fish were harmed in the filming of....even though one that swallowed a hook might have ended up in my belly. I think these were with my little Lumix. I'd have to check the data. Might even be the trip where I had to upgrade cameras because while filming, the camera ended up three feet underwater. :chuckle:
P.S. I love the Canon AE-1 so much I got one from another co-worker that was just going to throw it away.
Post by: YoterHunter on January 10, 2014, 09:51:16 AM
Post by: bracer40 on January 10, 2014, 11:46:52 AM
Thanks for your reply. Got a little nostalgic thinking back to when I got my Pentax ME Super back in 77-78 right out of high school. I remember taking some pretty cool pictures with it. I also remember all the time I spent documenting my settings (f-stops, shutter speed, etc) so I could learn what worked and what needed improvement. Also remember the disappointment of processing an entire roll of 36 and only getting a few good shots.
I suspect most of that's history now with the advancement of digital cameras. I've played with my girlfriend's Canon a few times and have been nearly overwhelmed by all the menus. Might need to pick it up again and play around with it more often.
I've been point and shoot guy since they came out.
Post by: boneaddict on January 10, 2014, 11:55:26 AM
I always say....Its a heck of a lot harder to take a good photo of something than it is to kill it.
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on January 10, 2014, 02:51:42 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on January 10, 2014, 04:35:06 PM
Doug you certainly have a gift. Your parents were very observant and smart to foster that. Thank you for sharing your hobby with us.
-Steve