no camera needed

Christopher Walrath · Mar 12, 2008

A clump of trees on the corner of a field where water collects into a little pool and an old wodden cross amongst the trees. Been driving by this for years and it's only three miles from home. Why do we photographers have these mysterious subjects that we would love to shoot but just, for some boneheaded reason, drive by inexplicably? Gonna start a thread on this.

removed account4 · Apr 5, 2008

local buildings under construction
wrapped in plastic
billowing in the wind and rain

PeteZ8 · Apr 12, 2008

Every single day, on the Parkway, Turnpike, or other interstate highway; red tail hawks. They often sit just 10 feet off the ground in trees just a few feet from the shoulder. Usually by the time you see them, you have already passed them at 80mph, or there is not enough room to pull over and get some shots.

Now if I spent an entire day looking for one? Not a chance!

Fintan · Apr 12, 2008

I was in my darkroom today with two guys being re-introduced to film and printing after a long absence.

Eyes wide and grinning
Steeley determination
Walking tall with pride
The smug feeling like an old flame is back in town

removed account4 · Oct 3, 2008

a tornado of leaves swirling around and around on a front lawn.

benjiboy · Oct 3, 2008

Troy said:
I think it is the Marine Corps birthday itself.

That isn't until the tenth of November, the U.S Marines are actually a year older than the United States formed by resolution of the Continental Congress in 1775.

removed account4 · Oct 3, 2008

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_United_States_Marine_Corps

removed account4 · Jun 18, 2009

red fox running into my neighbor's back yard

ricksplace · Jun 18, 2009

(there was a url link here which no longer exists)

I really did see the rabbit. and the coffee cup. together.

Lightproof · Jun 21, 2009

Some days ago I missed my photograph of the century. Inside the entrance hall of the main station I saw two old ladies (twins dressed up in old fashioned twin look), talking to two policemen (twin look caused by uniform). They were forming a square and each couple had the identical posture.

And in my camera was Velvia 50!

naeroscatu · Jun 22, 2009

Two deer crossing a busy road in front of my car as I was driving about 30 mph. I stopped just in time deer got away from the incoming traffic as well and disappeared in the woods on the other side of the road. I'm talking Hwy 27 and Steeles just North of Toronto for those who know the area. Yeah, my camera was in the trunk.

flatulent1 · Jun 27, 2009

Driving home from lunch at the Farmhouse in Skagit Valley. I skirt the roundabout just outside La Conner and head east, picking up speed as there were no cars in front of me. Out of the corner of my eye I see, on my left, a clump of people gawping at the top of some very tall trees right there at the side of the road, several of them pointing little p&s digicams at the treetop, arms fully extended. Doing close to 60 now, I risk a quick glance up as I'm passing and see a bald eagle at the very top of the tree. Checking the rear view mirror preparatory to slamming on my brakes I realize that the very large semi behind me is already very close and gaining on me. Oh well...

removed account4 · Jul 23, 2009

the rain exploding on the foggywindshield
as i sat in the car listening

Paul Jenkin · Jul 24, 2009

On the way home from work last night - about 8:40 pm, going through the countryside with low sun streaming through a heavy summer downpour against some barley fields and heavy black clouds. I'd had a couple of beers and was listening to Joe Walsh playing 'Life's Been Good' on my i-Pod.

I decided not to spoil my enjoyment by having to take action / concentrate on taking a photo. It was just a lovely, mellow moment.....

WolfTales · Jul 24, 2009

I really like this post.

1. The deep deep differences of luminosity inside the highlights and shadows of some cloud formations. They appeared as tho made of silver. I knew it would make a great B&W print if you can get the apparent luminosity values of glossy paper right.

2. The extreme silhouettes and glare of people waiting on the train platform as the sun was rising and backlighting them and the tracks and watching three trains come down.....

removed account4 · Jul 24, 2009

Paul Jenkin said:
On the way home from work last night - about 8:40 pm, going through the countryside with low sun streaming through a heavy summer downpour against some barley fields and heavy black clouds. I'd had a couple of beers and was listening to Joe Walsh playing 'Life's Been Good' on my i-Pod.

I decided not to spoil my enjoyment by having to take action / concentrate on taking a photo. It was just a lovely, mellow moment.....

sounds nice!

"my maserati does 185, i lost my license, now i don't drive"

EASmithV · Aug 10, 2009

Struan Gray said:
"Pappa, why is my shadow blue?".........

Because your scanner is not properly calibrated to scanning Kodachrome.

removed account4 · Nov 2, 2009

looking out the window
leaves falling
drifting in the wind
like dark snow

Jeff Kubach · Nov 2, 2009

I saw a UFO that flying by me, and that was one of the few times I didn't have a camera with me!

Jeff

Struan Gray · Nov 6, 2009

EASmithV said:
Because your scanner is not properly calibrated to scanning Kodachrome.

I must have missed this in August. Yes, I'm an attention whore.

I love it when my kids notice things. I think it was a discussion here that mentioned people who don't know which way the sun goes round the sky. My three all got it right without thinking. They also know the difference between a hare (front garden) and a rabbit (back).

My most recent photograph not taken was a puce-pink pile driving machine in Trieste. Next to it was a teal back-hoe digger. And in the background, a purple dumptruck.

removed account4 · Feb 14, 2010

i looked up and saw a school of fish swimming in the sky
the birds and planes flew by

removed account4 · Sep 8, 2011

an affliction of starling appeared and then vanished

removed account4 · Jan 26, 2016

about 500, mabye more, blackbirds singing and then in 25-50 bird groups
flying from one set of trees to roost/rest in the limbs of hte big oak trees behind
my neighbors house. i wanted to record the loud singing, more than the flights

M Carter · Jan 26, 2016

Best shot I ever missed - gray and rainy day, and a couple gnarley old (and white) city workers were in a lift bucket, changing a large street sign from whatever-it-was to "Malcolm X Blvd". Beautiful image of times-a-changing. Well, it's still in my brain at least, perfectly lit and composed!

winterclock · Jan 26, 2016

Moonlight in the morning melting snow, wind in the trees.

no camera needed

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