Long time photographer as a full time mom

[MattKing]

Tried to post a pic but was flagged as too much to upload. I’ll try to figure it out. Took a pic of my original photo to upload
Suggestions??
Thanks Anita

I usually recommend resizing the image to a maximum of ~1000 pixels on the long dimension, and then saving it as a jpeg with quality 80.

 

[Hassasin]

Hi Anita,

I'm not a good herd member and don't feel a need for sharing my work either. I uploaded a few photos here about 20 years ago, but none since. What keeps me coming back is the flow of ideas and members who share willingly their incredible depth of photographic knowledge.

I will advocate for the idea of having a one person show in a local museum or gallery.

We tend to photograph on our own and work on our images one at at time. Seeing them in their finished & framed state, sequenced properly and hanging in a gallery is a uniquely powerful way to see things in your work like successes, failures or future possibilities. Try to arrange some time before opening night to have the space all to yourself, so you can move around the room and drink it all in.

One thing I've found about other peoples opinions is that for the most part, they don't sway me one way or the other. Occasionally, one will sting...I've found those to have a kernel of truth which needs to be explored and have kickstarted new ways of seeing.

Big wave and a welcome aboard from me, way out here on BC's north coast

I would mostly agree, but also add everyone is different. When a photographer is true to oneself and believes the work, nobody will sway their opinion of own work. But that is not same as saying gearing others comment may not have important impact.

Problem with opinions is that not everyone is honest, some tend to sugarcoat just to be nice, not everyone can actually make a thoughtful comment, even if they are themselves doing well in the field.

Some do well on their own and find other opinions more of a distraction and quit sharing, some actually need others give input.

For @AHL I would say try to share here, see what happens and how you respond, and most importantly take all comments with some grain of salt. By trying, you may come across a person or few you will find good connection with. In that case you can move on to more private messaging here, or connect by others means if it is helpful.

 

[koraks]

Tried to post a pic but was flagged as too much to upload.

I'm sorry about that; it happens sometimes. I once wrote a user guide to deal with this issue, but it's geared a little more towards using a computer to upload images than a phone or a tablet. This is where @Hassasin suggestion comes in nicely, I think. Thanks @Hassasin!

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[AHL]

How big was the file do you know ? I'm actually not sure what Phorito restriction is on file size.

But quickest way to check would be to resize on line (free) and that would give you pretty much same photo just much smaller file.

LIKE THIS ONE. once you upload your photo on left choose a new pixel size, no need to go more than 800 on width (keep aspect ration checked), it will do it then you can download shrunk file

How big was the file do you know ? I'm actually not sure what Phorito restriction is on file size.

But quickest way to check would be to resize on line (free) and that would give you pretty much same photo just much smaller file.

LIKE THIS ONE. once you upload your photo on left choose a new pixel size, no need to go more than 800 on width (keep aspect ration checked), it will do it then you can download shrunk file

Sorry sorry. Really tried!! Not technical at all. I’ll have to keep trying. Thanks for your help I appreciate it it but it’s beyond me

 

[AHL]

Wondering what shows!!!

 

[AHL]

Wow. I think I did it!!
Self portrait

 

[cowanw]

I took the liberty of reposting two of them.

 

[cowanw]

 

[cowanw]

Really strong images

 

[MattKing]

And evidence of a thoughtful photographer.
I like photography that makes me, as the viewer, think about what the photographer was thinking about.

 

[AHL]

Really strong images

Thanks for that! Truly! Don’t know if I could upload again but at least 3 are out there.

 

[AHL]

And evidence of a thoughtful photographer.
I like photography that makes me, as the viewer, think about what the photographer was thinking about.

Thanks! First was a self portrait, second was Eiffel Tower, third my youngest when she was small.
The originals show better these look tinted they are not.
I have crossed that bridge and they are out there, and I have lost control over who sees them, my worst nightmare! Lol! I feel they are no longer just mine. What a bizarre feeling. Anyone else experience this feeling?

 

[MattKing]

You should feel proud - photographs prosper best when they get to be shared.

 

[Hassasin]

@AHL When you started this thread I had a feeling there is a treasure to be discovered. And as it turns out I was not wrong.

I especially connect with your youngest angel, where for me everything works perfectly. A powerful display of her sweetness.

As you get more comfortable posting, it will only get better. The ice has been broken, first critical step towards freedom (of posting on here )

 

[koraks]

I have crossed that bridge and they are out there, and I have lost control over who sees them, my worst nightmare! Lol! I feel they are no longer just mine. What a bizarre feeling. Anyone else experience this feeling?

Yeah, at first, but it wears off and it gets easier - you're doing great!

Your photos are lovely. If you would live around here and put up an exhibition, I'd definitely go and see it.

 

[gary mulder]

Impressive photos. They give me a Post-expressionism feeling.

 

[Hassasin]

I have crossed that bridge and they are out there, and I have lost control over who sees them, my worst nightmare! Lol! I feel they are no longer just mine. What a bizarre feeling. Anyone else experience this feeling?

When I went for my first 10k street run, I was full of anxiety, exposed to onlookers I never knew, would I finish, when would that be, would I cross finish line within the participating crowd ? In the end I did a lot better. It did not take long to start doing half-marathons.

First is always that first and it is hard to anticipate impact it may have. Usually it is all good or better.

 

[ezphotolessons]

Heilo Anita:
Thank you for sharing your artistic vision. I see what you mean "been there done that". you"done that"really nice.
I hope you saw some interesting things the other night on your Halloween Walk.
To answer your question, for a while I've been OK, a bit less "meh"

 

[Don_ih]

I have lost control over who sees them, my worst nightmare! Lol! I feel they are no longer just mine.

That's part of the process of making anything. What you keep in your head stays there. What you make in the world will eventually be beyond your control unless you destroy it.

 

[snusmumriken]

That's part of the process of making anything. What you keep in your head stays there. What you make in the world will eventually be beyond your control unless you destroy it.

And that draws criticism, too, or at least sorrow. Sibelius’ 8th symphony, for example.

 

[RezaLoghme]

And that draws criticism, too, or at least sorrow. Sibelius’ 8th symphony, for example.

O/T: Thank you for this - just read ahout it on Wikipedia. Helped me a lot.

 

[snusmumriken]

O/T: Thank you for this - just read ahout it on Wikipedia. Helped me a lot.

I can’t imagine how?! It was just an example of an artist who destroyed a work rather than face uncertain reception.

 

[Don_ih]

Artist - painters, writers, musicians - routinely destroy things they create instead of letting anyone else experience them. Photographers do, too.

 

[RezaLoghme]

I can’t imagine how?! It was just an example of an artist who destroyed a work rather than face uncertain reception.

Because I did not know the story, and it gave me some inspiration/ideas. Thank you.

 

[snusmumriken]

Because I did not know the story, and it gave me some inspiration/ideas. Thank you.

Totally OT now, so forgive me (@AHL) for mentioning that Christopher Nyman made a beautiful and sensitive documentary film dealing with the artistic block of Sibelius’ later years. I don’t know where one can get it now - doesn’t seem to be on YT.