Francis, Well put. I have found that there is a joy and satisfaction to approaching photography in a very deliberate manner. Using finely crafted equipment and manually controlling the process has a sense of satisfaction that I don't get when I run in an auto everything/zoom world. It doesn't mean that I take any better pictures - possibly even worse - but I feel good about myself for being able to manage the process.
There certainly are times when using the best means possible to capture the image is important, but there are also times when it is important to feel the process of image making yourself. You gain confidence and experience in your own abilities and knowledge as it is applied. Francis has given some very sage advice that we would all do well to follow. Thanks, Bruce Tuesday, October 15, 2002, 9:59:29 AM, you wrote: FA> PUG submission deadline. FA> I'd like to invite all PDML'ers to go out and shoot a FA> frame, shoot a roll, or two and focus or rather FA> reflect on what it is about this brand name - Pentax FA> and all its accessories and lenses that make us want FA> to use it more and more. FA> After a day of shooting, sit back with a beer in hand FA> (or your choice of drink) and admire your photos. It FA> will all be better tomorrow. FA> Have a nice day. FA> Francis M. Alviar FA> Irvine, CA FA> __________________________________________________ FA> Do You Yahoo!? FA> Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes FA> http://autos.yahoo.com
