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Daniel O'Byrne
{K:1157} 6/12/2005
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Just gorgeous !!!
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Liz Wallis
{K:26133} 6/12/2005
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Thanks Jim,
I always shoot what I see, and often make my husband turn around and go back,lol. Makes us late at times, but there you go. I too usually have a camera with me, whether it be mine or a borrow, I try not to miss what catches my eye. You are very positive about what you do, and that is fantastic. It would be hard to copy, wouldn't it, when everyone has a different style, I mean there is a uniqueness to most photos that I see, and can usually tell a shot from one person to that of another(those that I know in my club and friends)And you would lose a little of your individuality if you did that anyway I think....Interpretations of things too. You may see something that I don't in a particular subject and thats what makes your shot unique.... Thanks for replying to me. As you said, keep in touch and have a lovely day :)
Liz Wallis.
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Jim Christensen
{K:18843} 6/12/2005
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Liz
I so appreciate your comments. i have been in kind of a funk lately and went back to the archives for content. It really helps rejuvenate me when folks like you have positive things to say. Viewed you portfolio briefly and found several of your latest images very unique. Shoot to get what pleases you the like minded people will also enjoy your work.
It doesn't do any good to copy some one else, jsut be yourself and most of all enjoy makeing images.
I shoot to satisfy my likes, that means I ALWAYS carry some kind of a camera, and everthing I look at is fair game for the camera. after while you can be driving down the road 60 MPH, and bingo out of the corner of your eye you see it, complete with frame ! The image. GO BACK and shoot it.. never ever say to yourself you will do it on the way back, the light might be wrong , usually is, otherwise you will just blow it off.
learn from others but be your self, Photography is capturing light, perfect light doesn't happen all the time, rain, clouds etc see to that. don't be afraid to get up in the morning EARLY, and go out and shoot. late afternoon and early evening is the other magic time . Some people miss 50% of the best shooting light by sleeping right through it ;-)
Good luck and stay in touch
jimc
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Liz Wallis
{K:26133} 6/12/2005
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Jim, I'm not sure if I've said it before, but your work is outstanding. I love this shot. The mood is so great. Love the storm brewing in the backround. I think your portfolio is just superb.
Liz Wallis.
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Jim Christensen
{K:18843} 6/11/2005
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John
Any D70 images are from last year. I have switched my wildlife camera to the 20D and will soon be adding a longer lens, I now use a 70-200 2.8 with a 1.4 extender. The Great grey owl shots I got this spring sold me. I shot the D70 with a 300MM f4 nikon lens against the 20D and the real results are in the printing,
That said, the nikon is a good camera and if you shoot raw and handle files corectly you can get stunning results.
I started with a D100 and then got the D70, Some money became available and I had to give the 20D a go. I never turned back.
A friend Ronnie Guabert posts here and does National Geographic quaility work with a D100 and a 300MM. Outsatnding. My personal move is to Canon, I use a Canon pro1 for all the scenic shots.
well you ask my opinion, thats it
If you care to ask other questions email me at
n0exp@charter.net
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John Stokes
{K:15} 6/11/2005
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Dear Jim,
I've just found your excellent work during a web search for Canon 20d images, but I notice that you use the D70 as well. I'm a UK based wildlife photographer who is thinking of making the jump from Nikon to Canon. Looking at your images the D70 shots appear to be sharper. Would you mind giving me your honest opinion as to which camera you find best?
Thanks, John Stokes
www.wildlifeincamera.co.uk
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xxxIlonaxxxx xxxxKrijgsmanxxxx
{K:10405} 6/11/2005
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sorry for my absense...I have some health problems.....this is gorgeous, such a wonderful place to be...just awesome....well taken
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Galal El Missary
{K:84569} 6/11/2005
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wonderful shot , well done .
Galal
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Don Loseke
{K:32503} 6/11/2005
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A great scenic Jim, really shows what happens when these storms come up. Make a nice wall print. Don.
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Jim Christensen
{K:18843} 6/10/2005
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Lori
Thanks for the Kudos, Haven't had much free time, A lot going on in the Safety and Environmental Field here at work lately. So I was looking through the old stuff, Funny how you roll along and all the sudden something jumps out at you..
take care and have a good safe weekend. I got a BD party Sunday ( not tellin )
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Lori Stitt
{K:75282} 6/10/2005
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Fun to go rummaging through past images isn't it?
This is a great storm brewing photo. I don't see skies like this often here.
Love your camera angle on this one.
Well done,
Have a GR8 day/evening,
Lori :)
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Dan Lightner
{K:12684} 6/10/2005
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I like this shot , you have caught some golden light here very nice effect.
Dan
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Chris Spracklen
{K:32552} 6/10/2005
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Gorgeous shot, Jim!
I love the detail and colour in the grass as well as the threatening sky.
Best regards, Chris
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John Loreaux
{K:86210} 6/10/2005
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This is so cool Jim!I really like how the praire grass is lit and the contrast with the sky and storm in the background!What a great scene!!! Hope You are well Jim! My best...........................John
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Tamara N
{K:2617} 6/10/2005
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Wow. It's great how you can see the grey/blue sheet of rain in the distance. I also love the colors of the sky and the grasses here. It really looks like the storm is on its way.
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Gregory McLemore
{K:35129} 6/10/2005
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Splendid view captured, great tones and composing.
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Gustavo Scheverin
{K:164501} 6/10/2005
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Excelente paisaje!
Felicitaciones!
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Lee Harris
{K:14694} 6/10/2005
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Yes I sent you a couple back.
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Jim Christensen
{K:18843} 6/10/2005
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DIdi you get my email, the box arrived !!
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Lee Harris
{K:14694} 6/10/2005
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Nice.....
You just have to love those colors and with a storm brewing in the background also.
Great shot.
Lee
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Carolyn Wiesbrock
{K:14051} 6/10/2005
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Gorgeous landscape photo!
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