lucky to be a photographer

mohb · 08-02-2016, 02:05 PM

It means that my holiday photos are more than just a collection of a family member looking like a statue in front of some landmark or, worse still, `obstructing the view of some stunning scenery.

photolady95 · 08-02-2016, 03:25 PM

The only negative to this. My family knows I was once a pro photographer and at every family function I was asked to be the designated photog. I told them, no, I was there to enjoy the time with family just like they were.

DanDan · 08-02-2016, 04:09 PM

My Dad was always behind the Pentax and because of it there aren't any photos of him from that time period. Don't forget to get in the shot once in a while too mohb, sometimes being there is more important than the quality of the photo!

**grahame** · 08-02-2016, 08:26 PM

Sometimes, yes. But in most time, I am jealous to people around me: they don't need to carry a camera in hand, a beer instead. And I have to watch carefully to make sure they won't spill the beer on the camera. when i put the camera down, I always need to check from time to time.
If something happens, I will get a lot of sorry but i need to pay for the repair, and I have to hide the bill

automorphism · 10-03-2016, 11:25 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

The only negative to this. My family knows I was once a pro photographer and at every family function I was asked to be the designated photog. I told them, no, I was there to enjoy the time with family just like they were.

Yes, indeed. Every once and a while I make it a point not to bring my camera, just to focus on the moment.

noelpolar · 10-03-2016, 11:39 PM

Am I the only one that would rather have a camera in my hand then have to make conversation!

PS.... whilst somewhat limited in the multi skilling area.... I can drink beer and take photographs....and maybe eat*.... but one has to draw the line somewhere..... so conversation is out!

* none of that vegetarian stuff though..... throws my focus out.

photolady95 · 10-04-2016, 12:00 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

Am I the only one that would rather have a camera in my hand then have to make conversation!

Nope. But read below as to why.

At this time I had just came back after being gone for 30 years. I wanted to get to know who was who, for when I left most of my nephews and nieces were still children themselves and now they had children.

But I still had my camera with me like always.

bdery · 10-04-2016, 05:25 AM

Originally posted by grahame

And I have to watch carefully to make sure they won't spill the beer on the camera.

You've got a Pentax. If there's a beer spill, rinse the camera under the tap and return to shooting!

**clackers** · 10-04-2016, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by bdery

You've got a Pentax. If there's a beer spill, rinse the camera under the tap and return to shooting!

Best just to wipe with a damp cloth to be safe, right? :-)

BrianR · 10-04-2016, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by bdery

You've got a Pentax. If there's a beer spill, rinse the camera under the tap and return to shooting!

You don't advocate licking the camera clean first?

photolady95 · 10-04-2016, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by BrianR

You don't advocate licking the camera clean first?

I think that would depend on where it was before the beer was spilled.

bdery · 10-04-2016, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by BrianR

You don't advocate licking the camera clean first?

You know, I actually considered writing that...

Originally posted by photolady95

I think that would depend on where it was before the beer was spilled.

Mostly depends on the type of beer.

AquaDome · 10-04-2016, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by grahame

And I have to watch carefully to make sure they won't spill the beer on the camera.

I dumped a cup full of sticky mixed drink onto my K1000 once. Didn't hurt it a bit.

08-02-2016, 02:05 PM	#1
mohb Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,912	lucky to be a photographer It means that my holiday photos are more than just a collection of a family member looking like a statue in front of some landmark or, worse still, `obstructing the view of some stunning scenery.

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08-02-2016, 03:25 PM	#2
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	The only negative to this. My family knows I was once a pro photographer and at every family function I was asked to be the designated photog. I told them, no, I was there to enjoy the time with family just like they were.

08-02-2016, 04:09 PM	#3
DanDan New Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 14	My Dad was always behind the Pentax and because of it there aren't any photos of him from that time period. Don't forget to get in the shot once in a while too mohb, sometimes being there is more important than the quality of the photo!

08-02-2016, 08:26 PM	#4
grahame Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,041	Sometimes, yes. But in most time, I am jealous to people around me: they don't need to carry a camera in hand, a beer instead. And I have to watch carefully to make sure they won't spill the beer on the camera. when i put the camera down, I always need to check from time to time. If something happens, I will get a lot of sorry but i need to pay for the repair, and I have to hide the bill

10-03-2016, 11:25 PM	#5
automorphism Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 791	Originally posted by photolady95 The only negative to this. My family knows I was once a pro photographer and at every family function I was asked to be the designated photog. I told them, no, I was there to enjoy the time with family just like they were. Yes, indeed. Every once and a while I make it a point not to bring my camera, just to focus on the moment.

10-03-2016, 11:39 PM	#6
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Am I the only one that would rather have a camera in my hand then have to make conversation! PS.... whilst somewhat limited in the multi skilling area.... I can drink beer and take photographs....and maybe eat.... but one has to draw the line somewhere..... so conversation is out! none of that vegetarian stuff though..... throws my focus out.

10-04-2016, 12:00 AM	#7
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by noelpolar Am I the only one that would rather have a camera in my hand then have to make conversation! Nope. But read below as to why. At this time I had just came back after being gone for 30 years. I wanted to get to know who was who, for when I left most of my nephews and nieces were still children themselves and now they had children. But I still had my camera with me like always.

10-04-2016, 05:25 AM	#8
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by grahame And I have to watch carefully to make sure they won't spill the beer on the camera. You've got a Pentax. If there's a beer spill, rinse the camera under the tap and return to shooting!

10-04-2016, 10:45 AM	#9
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by bdery You've got a Pentax. If there's a beer spill, rinse the camera under the tap and return to shooting! Best just to wipe with a damp cloth to be safe, right? :-)

10-04-2016, 11:09 AM	#10
BrianR Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,332	Originally posted by bdery You've got a Pentax. If there's a beer spill, rinse the camera under the tap and return to shooting! You don't advocate licking the camera clean first?

10-04-2016, 11:15 AM	#11
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by BrianR You don't advocate licking the camera clean first? I think that would depend on where it was before the beer was spilled.

10-04-2016, 12:51 PM	#12
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by BrianR You don't advocate licking the camera clean first? You know, I actually considered writing that... Originally posted by photolady95 I think that would depend on where it was before the beer was spilled. Mostly depends on the type of beer.

10-04-2016, 08:07 PM	#13
AquaDome Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Carlisle, IN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,475	Originally posted by grahame And I have to watch carefully to make sure they won't spill the beer on the camera. I dumped a cup full of sticky mixed drink onto my K1000 once. Didn't hurt it a bit.