OT: most photographed places in the world
I interpret this handy heatmap as where _not_ to go ... http://www.sightsmap.com/ -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: most photographed places in the world
One of the hotspots is Versailles, from which I have just returned. Photos to follow, whether the place is over-photoed or not. Jostein gave us an example recently of how to go to a place that's been photographed to death, and still come back with something good. I don't claim to have done the same, but I did try. B -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: 28 December 2013 14:58 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List Subject: OT: most photographed places in the world I interpret this handy heatmap as where _not_ to go ... http://www.sightsmap.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: most photographed places in the world
On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 09:58:30AM -0500, Bruce Walker wrote: I interpret this handy heatmap as where _not_ to go ... http://www.sightsmap.com/ Hmm. It appears that the most photographed scene in San Jose is the sign outside the main eBay building. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: OT: most photographed places in the world
-Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Francis Sent: 28 December 2013 18:25 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT: most photographed places in the world On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 09:58:30AM -0500, Bruce Walker wrote: I interpret this handy heatmap as where _not_ to go ... http://www.sightsmap.com/ Hmm. It appears that the most photographed scene in San Jose is the sign outside the main eBay building. the Streetview vans are in a recursive dive with no exit. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: most photographed places in the world
It's so crowded nobody goes there anymore The reason it is called a classic is that it's good. You never step into the same stream twice Shakespeare didn't create his own plots - his greatness lay in his language A couple of lines (somewhat paraphrased) that come to mind thinking about this - you certainly miss a lot if you avoid all the places people have photographed often - It is fun to find a secret place, a place no one knew - but it isn't going to necessarily make for better photos. etc,etc,etc, ann On 12/28/2013 13:04, Bob W wrote: One of the hotspots is Versailles, from which I have just returned. Photos to follow, whether the place is over-photoed or not. Jostein gave us an example recently of how to go to a place that's been photographed to death, and still come back with something good. I don't claim to have done the same, but I did try. B -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: 28 December 2013 14:58 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List Subject: OT: most photographed places in the world I interpret this handy heatmap as where _not_ to go ... http://www.sightsmap.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: most photographed places in the world
Ann, Bob: my tongue was firmly in my cheek when I commented about places not to go. Well, half way, I guess. :-) But I think it's a great topic, and it's been darned quiet 'round here of late. I realize that folks find new ways of seeing and presenting the familiar all the time, and that is a worthy challenge in itself. Reinterpreting the classics is a language, like writing new blues tunes by plundering the old ones. I don't actually travel much myself, so I reinterpret what's around me (flowers, cats, people) and I hope I can somehow do it with a fresh PoV. Regardless, it's new to me, and that's good enough for now. On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 2:42 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: It's so crowded nobody goes there anymore The reason it is called a classic is that it's good. You never step into the same stream twice Shakespeare didn't create his own plots - his greatness lay in his language A couple of lines (somewhat paraphrased) that come to mind thinking about this - you certainly miss a lot if you avoid all the places people have photographed often - It is fun to find a secret place, a place no one knew - but it isn't going to necessarily make for better photos. etc,etc,etc, ann On 12/28/2013 13:04, Bob W wrote: One of the hotspots is Versailles, from which I have just returned. Photos to follow, whether the place is over-photoed or not. Jostein gave us an example recently of how to go to a place that's been photographed to death, and still come back with something good. I don't claim to have done the same, but I did try. B -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: 28 December 2013 14:58 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List Subject: OT: most photographed places in the world I interpret this handy heatmap as where _not_ to go ... http://www.sightsmap.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: most photographed places in the world
The places make for quantity, but not necessarily quality, of photos. I've always liked Steve McCurry's photo of the Taj Mahal as an example of seeing something new. http://travel.nationalgeographic.co.uk/wallpaper/travel/traveler-magazine/places-of-a-lifetime-photos/01-places-lifetime-traveler-taj-mahal/ In fact, if you google steve mccurry taj mahal you'll see that he's found many different ways to show the Taj Mahal differently. I guess that's why he's in Magnum and working for National Geographic, and we're not. B On 28 Dec 2013, at 20:42, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: It's so crowded nobody goes there anymore The reason it is called a classic is that it's good. You never step into the same stream twice Shakespeare didn't create his own plots - his greatness lay in his language A couple of lines (somewhat paraphrased) that come to mind thinking about this - you certainly miss a lot if you avoid all the places people have photographed often - It is fun to find a secret place, a place no one knew - but it isn't going to necessarily make for better photos. etc,etc,etc, ann On 12/28/2013 13:04, Bob W wrote: One of the hotspots is Versailles, from which I have just returned. Photos to follow, whether the place is over-photoed or not. Jostein gave us an example recently of how to go to a place that's been photographed to death, and still come back with something good. I don't claim to have done the same, but I did try. B -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: 28 December 2013 14:58 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List Subject: OT: most photographed places in the world I interpret this handy heatmap as where _not_ to go ... http://www.sightsmap.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: most photographed places in the world
On 28 Dec 2013, at 19:56, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Ann, Bob: my tongue was firmly in my cheek when I commented about places not to go. Well, half way, I guess. :-) But I think it's a great topic, and it's been darned quiet 'round here of late. I realize that folks find new ways of seeing and presenting the familiar all the time, and that is a worthy challenge in itself. Reinterpreting the classics is a language, like writing new blues tunes by plundering the old ones. I don't actually travel much myself, so I reinterpret what's around me (flowers, cats, people) and I hope I can somehow do it with a fresh PoV. Regardless, it's new to me, and that's good enough for now. That's another great idea, to explore a place in depth. It's (sort of) one of the things I've been doing with the photos on my site of Greenwich. [...] -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: 28 December 2013 14:58 I interpret this handy heatmap as where _not_ to go ... http://www.sightsmap.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: most photographed places in the world
On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 8:25 PM, John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: Hmm. It appears that the most photographed scene in San Jose is the sign outside the main eBay building. Perhaps they put it up for sale :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: most photographed places in the world
On 12/28/2013 14:56, Bruce Walker wrote: Ann, Bob: my tongue was firmly in my cheek when I commented about places not to go. Well, half way, I guess. :-) But I think it's a great topic, and it's been darned quiet 'round here of late. actually, my teasing was pointed more at Larry - who asked the question about un-over photoed places for a trip a while ago - fairly recently. But yes it is a fair topic. ann I realize that folks find new ways of seeing and presenting the familiar all the time, and that is a worthy challenge in itself. Reinterpreting the classics is a language, like writing new blues tunes by plundering the old ones. I don't actually travel much myself, so I reinterpret what's around me (flowers, cats, people) and I hope I can somehow do it with a fresh PoV. Regardless, it's new to me, and that's good enough for now. On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 2:42 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: It's so crowded nobody goes there anymore The reason it is called a classic is that it's good. You never step into the same stream twice Shakespeare didn't create his own plots - his greatness lay in his language A couple of lines (somewhat paraphrased) that come to mind thinking about this - you certainly miss a lot if you avoid all the places people have photographed often - It is fun to find a secret place, a place no one knew - but it isn't going to necessarily make for better photos. etc,etc,etc, ann On 12/28/2013 13:04, Bob W wrote: One of the hotspots is Versailles, from which I have just returned. Photos to follow, whether the place is over-photoed or not. Jostein gave us an example recently of how to go to a place that's been photographed to death, and still come back with something good. I don't claim to have done the same, but I did try. B -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: 28 December 2013 14:58 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List Subject: OT: most photographed places in the world I interpret this handy heatmap as where _not_ to go ... http://www.sightsmap.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
