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Photography

Figarosmom

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Reply to George McGovern (Reply #11)

Sun Aug 3, 2025, 12:46 PM

22 hrs ago

Chiaroscuro is dramatic. Especially in that last one. No substitute for a good eye, either you have it or you don't. Out in the field you have to be quick, no time to set up a shot, that's why you need the eye.

That's why I have always preferred black and white myself when I was goofing around with photography. My degree is in fine arts so did have several classes in 2D where we used photography. But my preference is oil painting.

His work is very good. Good composition. Lighting and atmosphere.

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The eye. Our young grandson has it. He has practiced photography and gotten good at it. [View all] George McGovern Yesterday OP

No better mentor than you, George. I sincerely hope your grandson's love for what he's doing is successful Deuxcents Yesterday #1

Thus far so good Deuxcents. He's a "rare bird" in that his passion for his craft takes George McGovern Yesterday #8

What are his Olympus kits? KT2000 Yesterday #2

Yes. Olympus E-M1 Mark II with Olympus 45-150mm f.2.8 Pro lens + Pen F w/17mm f/1.8 lens. George McGovern Yesterday #7

Evidently, "the eye" is an inherited trait. Good shot. LoisB Yesterday #3

Thank You Lois. Good traits are good for us. George McGovern Yesterday #12

Good for him. Grumpy Old Guy Yesterday #4

Thank You GOG! George McGovern Yesterday #9

Chuckle, Chuckle, my Dad was an artist, and the finest camera he used was a Brownie Reflex. OHHHH NOOOHHHH. usonian Yesterday #5

Sounds was a good photographer. And thanks for clarifying my source of insanity. George McGovern Yesterday #10

LOL!!!! Grumpy Old Guy 23 hrs ago #14

I've been rescuing old photos over time. usonian 21 hrs ago #17

I do the same thing. Grumpy Old Guy 21 hrs ago #18

The first camera I ever took a picture with was a Brownie. ShazzieB 9 hrs ago #19

Good job Grandpa Figarosmom Yesterday #6

He IS. He and his mom came for dinner recently. He showed concert photos online while we were waiting on dinner. George McGovern Yesterday #11

Those are good. The use of Figarosmom 22 hrs ago #16

WOW George, the "eye for photography" runs strong in your family! Diamond_Dog Yesterday #13

Thanks DD. You sure know how to help a guy like himself. Take passion one step to "PaidPassion" and rejoice, George McGovern 22 hrs ago #15