Anything more than 500 yards from the car just isn’t photogenic.
-Edward Weston
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“If I have any ‘message’ worth giving to a beginner it is that there are no shortcuts in photography.” —Edward Weston Edward Weston was a
“I would say to any artist: ‘Don’t be repressed in your work, dare to experiment, consider any urge, if in a new direction all the
Photography suits the temper of this age of active bodies and minds. It is a perfect medium for one whose mind is teeming with ideas,
Editor’s Note: This is an update of a profile written by Scott Bourne. Edward Weston lived from 1886 until 1958. He was known to make
Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk. Edward Weston
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I am 82. Nikon D800 and 80-400mm lens is heavy. Enough said.
Awesome gear Bill!, I love Nikon but perhaps you should consider getting a small and efficient mirrorless system, like Fuji X or Sony A7.
When I was in college in the early 70s, I thought exactly the opposite. now, I pretty much agree.
Ansel smackdown
I know he was awesome, but just think how much better he would have been if he wasn’t so lazy…
(it is a joke, don’t get all riled up)
I use to roam the forest of western Pa., carrying a camera bag with 4 or 5 lenses, at least 2 camera bodies, a stack of filters,( back in the day an assortment of film types) etc.etc. Now that I’ve hit my late 60’s I’m looking at mirrorless cameras
I am 82. Nikon D800 and 80-400mm lens is heavy. Enough said.
Awesome gear Bill!, I love Nikon but perhaps you should consider getting a small and efficient mirrorless system, like Fuji X or Sony A7.
I use to roam the forest of western Pa., carrying a camera bag with 4 or 5 lenses, at least 2 camera bodies, a stack of filters,( back in the day an assortment of film types) etc.etc. Now that I’ve hit my late 60’s I’m looking at mirrorless cameras
When I was in college in the early 70s, I thought exactly the opposite. now, I pretty much agree.
I know he was awesome, but just think how much better he would have been if he wasn’t so lazy…
(it is a joke, don’t get all riled up)
Ansel smackdown