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Hi Everyone, I must qualify some of the statements that I made regarding slides vs. prints. Dave pointed it out, but I don't think the point is lost if I repeat it. One of my biggest pet peeves is that we all complain about this and that and what is better and what is worse. We all need to take things into perspective. When it comes to film, camera gear, weather conditions, etc., everyone must choose what works for themselves, and what is ultimately best for themselves and the goal they are trying to reach. If the goal is to please someone else, then you must choose what pleases them. This is not selfish, this is reality. When it comes to shooting pleasing pictures, and getting results, you have to please yourself first. Even if someone else may like your shot, if you're not happy with it, then the mission you have set upon is ultimately a failure in your own mind. If print film is what gets you your kicks, with the flexibility it presents, then thats what you should shoot. If you are going to be handing out prints for everyone to look at, print film is a good choice. But remember, with choices, there are compromises. Some of which were pointed in previous posts, mine included. Best example, you can't put prints in a slide show. Oh, I suppose you could hand your prints out during your turn at the show, but... I get a kick out of Dave sometimes when he is shooting for a client. He shows me these great shots, that I know the client will think is great, but until he has made an exposure that pleases him, and he is satisfied with his image, he will not deliver it to the client. I've laughed at Dave as well, when he gets a box of slides back from a railfan outing, and he's pitching slides in the trash can, and I can't find anything wrong with the image. "IT SUCKS" he says. I didn't think so, but if he is not comfortable with the image he wants to present, he will not present it. I am a little more forgiving in that respect, but the point is, as shown above, do what it takes to make yourself happy first, to enjoy what you are doing and accomplishing. But accept the compromises that may result from those choices. Don't be mad because you pleased yourself, but the editor won't accept your work because you used the wrong media. Be happy with what you have accomplished. If not, accept the compromises that may be necessary to achieve your goal. (which should make you happy in the long run). 'Nuff said, Dispatcher Figgy Out (Rick Newton) ======================================================= -> SPORRS: 'Serious Photographers Of Railroad Related Subjects' -> Web Site: http://www.anet-stl.com/acphotog/sporrs/ -> Message © 1998 SPORRS® - All Rights Reserved =======================================================
