Men at work....?

Men at work....? · 01:33 PM

Have been thinking about a blog-series of "Men at work". That would mean 365 photos of working people, one year round. I could be fun for me, and I am sure I would learn much from it, because I am not a people shooter by any chance. But I think I am not brave enough for such project: it could be fun for me, but it must be boring for you

. So, I'm still considering, but tried to do some first shots... Here's one of my first: the security guy at the front desk of our office building this evening, when I left. Auto Chinon 50mm 1.4, ISO 800, stopped down just a little at 1/20s, and a little pp.

song_hm · 01-20-2009, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by Rense

But I think I am not brave enough for such project

Go for it. I have been working on such a collection myself - All in a Days Work. I'm not doing it religiously as you planned, but it is a thrill. Start with a long focal length, as you get more comfortable, work your way to shorter and shorter length. I got to shake the hand of CNN's John King because of this collection. My advise is not to take it too seriously. Good luck.

Damn Brit · 01-20-2009, 07:03 PM

So if you go ahead with this idea (which is a good one I think) will you be doing Santa Clause for Dec 25th?

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 01-20-2009, 07:36 PM

Go for it Rense, it's a good idea and you have a fine start here.

**Rense** · 01-21-2009, 12:39 AM

Originally posted by song_hm

Go for it. I have been working on such a collection myself - All in a Days Work. I'm not doing it religiously as you planned, but it is a thrill. Start with a long focal length, as you get more comfortable, work your way to shorter and shorter length. I got to shake the hand of CNN's John King because of this collection. My advise is not to take it too seriously. Good luck.

Song, thank you for the ecouragement! You have a nice series there, it's about in the spirit what I was planning to do. And I will take your advises seriously

.

Originally posted by Damn Brit

So if you go ahead with this idea (which is a good one I think) will you be doing Santa Clause for Dec 25th?

Gary, for Santa I have to go abroad, I think, because he's not so much of a Dutch fenomenon. But we have an equivalent: Sinterklaas (St. Nicolas), whoms nameday we celebrate at the 6th of December. Could be a somewhat more intelligent nephew of your Santa

. So, maybe, when you're lucky, I will shoot him for you. Thanx for the comment!

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

Go for it Rense, it's a good idea and you have a fine start here.

Heinrich, thank you for your kind words and your encouragement.

juanraortiz · 01-21-2009, 01:21 AM

Go for it, sure. In my opinion this are the most gratifying pics you can take. It´s a risk to shoot strangers in the street but sometimes you know very kind people that make you fell surprised and good. And no pic as the ones that tell the story of another person. GO!!!

JCSullivan · 01-21-2009, 05:35 AM

Yes you should Rense.

**Rense** · 01-21-2009, 11:17 AM

Probably this will turn out to be a double post, I tried to send it a few seconds ago too....

Originally posted by juanraortiz

Go for it, sure. In my opinion this are the most gratifying pics you can take. It´s a risk to shoot strangers in the street but sometimes you know very kind people that make you fell surprised and good. And no pic as the ones that tell the story of another person. GO!!!

Originally posted by JCSullivan

Yes you should Rense.

Well, both thank you for your motivating words, I think I have to give it a try at least....

I will start a new thread one of these days with photos of working people...

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01-21-2009, 12:39 AM	#5
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050 Original Poster	Originally posted by song_hm Go for it. I have been working on such a collection myself - All in a Days Work. I'm not doing it religiously as you planned, but it is a thrill. Start with a long focal length, as you get more comfortable, work your way to shorter and shorter length. I got to shake the hand of CNN's John King because of this collection. My advise is not to take it too seriously. Good luck. Song, thank you for the ecouragement! You have a nice series there, it's about in the spirit what I was planning to do. And I will take your advises seriously. Originally posted by Damn Brit So if you go ahead with this idea (which is a good one I think) will you be doing Santa Clause for Dec 25th? Gary, for Santa I have to go abroad, I think, because he's not so much of a Dutch fenomenon. But we have an equivalent: Sinterklaas (St. Nicolas), whoms nameday we celebrate at the 6th of December. Could be a somewhat more intelligent nephew of your Santa . So, maybe, when you're lucky, I will shoot him for you. Thanx for the comment! Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann Go for it Rense, it's a good idea and you have a fine start here. Heinrich, thank you for your kind words and your encouragement.

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01-20-2009, 06:33 PM	#2
song_hm Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 797	Originally posted by Rense But I think I am not brave enough for such project Go for it. I have been working on such a collection myself - All in a Days Work. I'm not doing it religiously as you planned, but it is a thrill. Start with a long focal length, as you get more comfortable, work your way to shorter and shorter length. I got to shake the hand of CNN's John King because of this collection. My advise is not to take it too seriously. Good luck.

01-20-2009, 07:03 PM	#3
Damn Brit Guest	So if you go ahead with this idea (which is a good one I think) will you be doing Santa Clause for Dec 25th?

01-20-2009, 07:36 PM	#4
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,083	Go for it Rense, it's a good idea and you have a fine start here.

01-21-2009, 01:21 AM	#6
juanraortiz Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Spain Photos: Gallery Posts: 574	Go for it, sure. In my opinion this are the most gratifying pics you can take. It´s a risk to shoot strangers in the street but sometimes you know very kind people that make you fell surprised and good. And no pic as the ones that tell the story of another person. GO!!!

01-21-2009, 05:35 AM	#7
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,057	Yes you should Rense.

01-21-2009, 11:17 AM	#8
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050 Original Poster	Probably this will turn out to be a double post, I tried to send it a few seconds ago too.... Originally posted by juanraortiz Go for it, sure. In my opinion this are the most gratifying pics you can take. It´s a risk to shoot strangers in the street but sometimes you know very kind people that make you fell surprised and good. And no pic as the ones that tell the story of another person. GO!!! Originally posted by JCSullivan Yes you should Rense. Well, both thank you for your motivating words, I think I have to give it a try at least.... I will start a new thread one of these days with photos of working people...

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