Unpopular Opinions From Current Industry Professionals

photoptimist · 05-05-2019, 06:49 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by monochrome

I spent four hours at the Botanical Garden yesterday. Nearly everyone not using an SLR was holding up a phone

. The ILC shooters actually had their hoods correctly mounted, which was good because it was a high bright sun. Next time I’ll go earlier. Not that I’m not a noob. When I sat down to process I discovered the camera was set to jpeg sequential, not RAW+.

It was an exceedingly pleasant afternoon, marked by knowing smiles, waiting turns, avoiding photobombing (and letting walkers pass) and a really nice discussion about Pentax while I sat on a bench changing lenses. Renewed my faith in society just a little bit, unlike the Zoo, which is an exercise in conflict avoidance.

Your experiences at the two venues is not surprising.

Very roughly speaking, herbivores go botanic gardens to see all the salad, carnivores go to zoos to see all the meat, and the later group are generally more aggressive than the former.

normhead · 05-05-2019, 06:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by photoptimist

Your experiences at the two venues is not surprising.

Very roughly speaking, herbivores go botanic gardens to see all the salad, carnivores go to zoos to see all the meat, and the later group are generally more aggressive than the former.

I was going to say something like that, but couldn't come up with a plan. Congrats on your accomplishment.

**gofour3** · 05-09-2019, 12:11 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by photoptimist

Your experiences at the two venues is not surprising.

Very roughly speaking, herbivores go botanic gardens to see all the salad, carnivores go to zoos to see all the meat, and the later group are generally more aggressive than the former.

That's why I like shooting in old cemeteries a lot, no crowds and very quite......

Phil.

Wasp · 05-12-2019, 03:49 AM

Originally posted by gofour3

That's why I like shooting in old cemeteries a lot, no crowds and very quite......

Phil.

Quiet as well.

**kaseki** · 05-12-2019, 07:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Wasp

Quiet as well.

Depends upon the type of shooting one is doing.

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05-05-2019, 06:49 AM - 2 Likes	#76
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,128	Originally posted by monochrome I spent four hours at the Botanical Garden yesterday. Nearly everyone not using an SLR was holding up a phone . The ILC shooters actually had their hoods correctly mounted, which was good because it was a high bright sun. Next time I’ll go earlier. Not that I’m not a noob. When I sat down to process I discovered the camera was set to jpeg sequential, not RAW+. It was an exceedingly pleasant afternoon, marked by knowing smiles, waiting turns, avoiding photobombing (and letting walkers pass) and a really nice discussion about Pentax while I sat on a bench changing lenses. Renewed my faith in society just a little bit, unlike the Zoo, which is an exercise in conflict avoidance. Your experiences at the two venues is not surprising. Very roughly speaking, herbivores go botanic gardens to see all the salad, carnivores go to zoos to see all the meat, and the later group are generally more aggressive than the former.

05-05-2019, 06:52 AM - 1 Like	#77
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by photoptimist Your experiences at the two venues is not surprising. Very roughly speaking, herbivores go botanic gardens to see all the salad, carnivores go to zoos to see all the meat, and the later group are generally more aggressive than the former. I was going to say something like that, but couldn't come up with a plan. Congrats on your accomplishment.

05-09-2019, 12:11 PM - 2 Likes	#78
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Originally posted by photoptimist Your experiences at the two venues is not surprising. Very roughly speaking, herbivores go botanic gardens to see all the salad, carnivores go to zoos to see all the meat, and the later group are generally more aggressive than the former. That's why I like shooting in old cemeteries a lot, no crowds and very quite...... Phil.

05-12-2019, 03:49 AM	#79
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	Originally posted by gofour3 That's why I like shooting in old cemeteries a lot, no crowds and very quite...... Phil. Quiet as well.

05-12-2019, 07:05 AM - 1 Like	#80
kaseki Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,138	Originally posted by Wasp Quiet as well. Depends upon the type of shooting one is doing.