January 23, 2014
“You Must Have A Terrific Stove.”
“A photographer went to a socialite party in New York. As he entered the front door, the host said ‘I love your pictures – they’re wonderful; you must have a fantastic camera.’
~He said nothing until dinner was finished, then:
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‘That was a wonderful dinner; you must have a terrific Stove.'”
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Sam Haskins
Ya, what kind of camera do you have anyway? (ha)
Great image. Looking forward to meeting you next week in the desert and learning from you.
Indeed. I haven’t produced much work lately that I like but I’m not blaming my camera. Although, there is a lens or two I’d like that might provide some inspiration. 😉
Keep on cooking, Cole!
Nice image, as usual, Cole.
The image prompted a question I’ve wondered about. For dune shots, is there a clone tool or any tool you’ve used to eliminate foot prints, tire marks, etc,? Or, is the best tool still an alarm clock, to get there first?
Killer DV shot! CAN’T WAIT! So what are you suggesting with that quote… that all of my shiny new gear is worthless? Dang…
An image like this tells me once again, why I love black and white.
I have just had, one of the best laugh I have had for a long long time!!!!!!!!!!
Does this incapsulate our long conversations about Art, Photography and the equipment you use, or what?????
Your photos, especially the one on top of this page, is just absolutely incredible!!!!!!!!!
It is what YOU see and what YOU capture because it is what YOU feel and express. Not your camera!!!!!!!!
When will people understand that!!!!!!!!!
Vered
Just beautiful!
Such a great quote, love it!
This is something I tend to rail about, especially when asked the question we all get asked… what kind of camera do you use and what camera would you recommend buying.
Always, I have to fight back the urge to say… forget the camera, a better camera isn’t going to magically do anything!!! Knowing that this wouldn’t be a very sociable response. I gently advise that the “best camera”… is the one, your actually going to use.
I think we can all agree… left to it’s own devises, a camera, can do little else other than to collect dust.
Anyone would laugh at the idea that a stove makes for a great meal, and yet we always seem to battle perception that it’s the camera that makes the image. Why is that?
Cole, my response to your asking “Why is that?” would be, because that is what people want to believe.
Everyone wants a magic bullet, a short-cut… anything that won’t require work or time. Why invest either, if you can simply BUY it.
You know, I know and your readers know… it’s not that easy.
Well said Laird!
Thank you Vered.
I especially appreciate it, because I know of the high regard Cole has for you and for your opinions.
Well Wishes…
Thank you Laird.
I have known Cole and his work for 8 years and I always thought that he is a wonderful and sensitive artist!
I am delighted and proud he is so appreciated and doing so well!
Gorgeous image and fabulous story! Love it!
Beautiful photograph and I LOVE this post!
Cole, I purchased my new camera in order to have two when out shooting. One with my long lens and a charged up battery and another (same brand and similar features) in order to switch gears. One on the tripod and one around my neck in a sling. I am ready for anything that presents itself!
Marge
The issue is that some camera can do tricks and are easier to manipulate. e,g, focus stacking, HDR, built in ND filters, precapture, 20-30fps, auto pano, etc…. that other cameras do not.
Thus enabling captures that the regular person could not get. BUT! you still need an idea and how to use those features in a unique way.
And what comes first, the camera or the idea?