Ororaro
Well-known
Are you like me?
Are there some days where you can't wait to pick up that Leica, massage it for a long time, slowly drooling, then load your favorite film and then go out shoot and kick some serious bu*t?
When this curious but real sentiment occurs, I know I'll usually get back home with some fantastic shots. Half of it is caused by my love and urge for photography, but the other half is really and only the shear sexy feeling of holding and violently winding that Leica.
Strange and yet so visceral...
Are there some days where you can't wait to pick up that Leica, massage it for a long time, slowly drooling, then load your favorite film and then go out shoot and kick some serious bu*t?
When this curious but real sentiment occurs, I know I'll usually get back home with some fantastic shots. Half of it is caused by my love and urge for photography, but the other half is really and only the shear sexy feeling of holding and violently winding that Leica.
Strange and yet so visceral...
tmfabian
I met a man once...
must be something in the air, just loaded me up 50 rolls of tri-x, double checked my rodinal supply and hitting the pavement for a good 'ol stroll.
Ororaro
Well-known
Nothing beats a film shooting ritual, eh?
photogdave
Shops local
Totally! I love that "I'm on a mission" feeling. Haven't had it for while, but I haven't been spending much time here lately either...
Gotta psych myself up!
Gotta psych myself up!
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Sorry ... I'm going out to shoot digital tonight Ned.
But there's a film camera (Ikon and 400 Neopan) in the bag just in case I get a chance to do some 'real' photography!
But there's a film camera (Ikon and 400 Neopan) in the bag just in case I get a chance to do some 'real' photography!
thomasw_
Well-known
I can relate.
maddoc
... likes film again.
Yep, I know that feeling. I carry one camera every day with me to work and when work is finished... "Leica-time"
yanidel
Well-known
Good expression to summarize the feeling. Though sometimes I feel that when I look too much for the great shot, I return empty handed. I guess it is also a lot about your happiness to be in the street and symbiosis with the light/sounds/people atmosphere of where you go out shooting.
For example, last night I took a quick walk to test the Jupiter 9 I had received the same day. I went around the Arch where many portuguese fans were celebrating their team qualifying to second round of Eurocup. many good pictures opportunities. Yet I was plain bad, not a decent shot. I guess it was too much about the gear and not enough about symbiosis with the environment.
ChrisN
Striving
Aren't there laws about shooting butt, serious or otherwise?
Harry S.
Well-known
I agree with yanidel. Sometimes I get all excited and eager to go shoot a couple of rolls and when I get to the location I just cant get into the zone. Things feel forced and shots dont present themselves as easily. That is extremely frustrating.
tomasis
Well-known
Im pretty excited when cameras are on way back from CLA. One is heavily modded so I want give love as you say, ready to kick butt
so I want give love as you say, ready to kick buttNh3
Well-known
Ned, I might be younger or in the same age group as you but I must tell you that you make me feel mature and wise far beyond my years.
Thank you,
Thank you,
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
And it doesn't have to be a Leica ... I had serious fun with my Ikon this evening!
Pherdinand
the snow must go on
No i'm not like you (the "fantastic shots" are missing)
gertf
Established
novum
Well-known
I prefer my woman. You're a bit manic, aren't you Nenad?
Perhaps the relevant term here is "sublimation".
from dictionary.com: Psychology. to divert the energy of (a sexual or other biological impulse) from its immediate goal to one of a more acceptable social, moral, or aesthetic nature or use.
Perhaps the relevant term here is "sublimation".
from dictionary.com: Psychology. to divert the energy of (a sexual or other biological impulse) from its immediate goal to one of a more acceptable social, moral, or aesthetic nature or use.
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ferider
Veteran
My dogs drool.
jan normandale
Film is the other way
same for RFF