Some of the places I go a wooly mammoth would be more appropriate.
Some of the places I go a wooly mammoth would be more appropriate.
What does it matter? The only thing that's important is whether you like the results. If you don't like the results, learn from it and throw it in the trash.
Wilhelm (Sarasota)
Depends on the trashcan. If it goes ka-ching, ka-ching, ka-ching just like a cash register every time you throw an unwanted negative in the bin, that kind of sound
might get rather annoying. But I nevertheless endorse it. The more film people buy, the longer it will remain viable for the manufacturer to keep making. So for those
of you who can afford to machine-gun, you have my blessing!
+1 Well-said.Originally Posted by Greg Miller
- Leigh
If you believe you can, or you believe you can't... you're right.
enjoy the film, enjoy shooting
and don't worry about how much film you are using.
the only way to get better at anything is by doing it alot .
people who do things well, effortlessly / 2nd nature will tell you
it is because of the time and effort doing it ...
if you are worried about expense ( color and even b/w film can be expensive if fresh and you have to pay for processing )
learn to process your self ( it isn't too hard ) and if you are practicing with the camera, and not necessarily making "images"
use paper negatives, much less expensive ... ( and easy to process )
+2
I make two shots of everything, which has reduced my 'self-inflicted error' rate down to nearly (nearly) zero. When I went to Europe in May, I shot 58 sheets of TXP, which was 29 shots of different things, and at least 8 of them I'm quite pleased by. The way I see it - film is cheaper than aeroplane tickets, accommodation, etc etc... and the extra sheet is nothing compared to the time and effort setting up the camera.
Shoot as much as you need :-)
Marc!
Thanks everyone for your input and thoughts.
I like Greg's thoughts.."Machine gunning isn't a number, it is a mind-set". I guess there was one location where the camera didn't move and I took two photos - but essentially these were 15 minutes apart in very different lighting conditions. As for duplicates, well I guess I am taking a bit of a risk. I don't have to to take photos for a living, don't need to sell any and in essence it is just lovely to be out there away from everyday life (work!), being in surroundings I love and enjoying a hobby that gives me pleasure on so many different levels. I know I am trying to get it right one time in camera (right for me of course!), religiously note details about the photo - lens used, how I judged metering, filters used etc. and am learning, believe me. Films costs, but so does everything. Plus, if an image doesn't work-out, well after understanding why it becomes a good reason to return another time!!!
Cheers
Graham
OP...Beautiful!
Yes, I agree. There is too much egomania with photogs.
Just press the button and freeze time. Leave the prejudices and ego at home.
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