European Vacation - Paris, Florence & Rome

[timothyd]

Here are some of my photographs from a recent trip. Tell me what you think. Thanks.

Paris

Florence

Rome

Overall, I was disappointed. But this was my first real Euro trip, and I was so eager and excited, dreaming of capturing incredible scenes and using all of the 50 rolls I brought. I did not count on how busy I would be, spending most of my time in museums and at sites etc. I only used 9 of the 50 rolls. I believe that next time I go on vacation, I'll take things a little slower, and take more time out to simply wonder around just me and my camera.

 

[HuubL]

Very nice shots!

 

[petronius]

To be disappointed after a trip to these towns seems to be normal. The optical input is too heavy. I found for me that some time between the trip and the editing is helpful. You caught some great pictures there!

 

[SolaresLarrave]

What are you disappointed at? The place? Yourself?

I really liked "Waiter's Break." I'd be pretty happy instead.

 

[Spyderman]

I agree. Some very nice street photos there - not just the usual snapshots.

 

[jky]

I understand the feeling of missing out on photo opportunities, but try not to be too disappointed. You were at the sites & museums probably absorbing the culture around you and that's something special in and of itself. I've been on the other end where my mind is too focused on getting a good capture that I missed the sounds and smell of the city around me... it's a balance you'll have to play with when out on an incredible vacation. You know the solution to this don't you? Go back! 😉

 

[timothyd]

I wasn't disappointed by the trip; the places, scenes, culture and things I saw. The experience was amazing. I had just imagined getting more photos, and better ones, than I did. I suppose I was just so excited and my daydreams got ahead of me.

JKY- going back is definitely the solution. This just strengthened my desire to travel EVERYWHERE! I want to go on an Asian trip next. I have family in Korea, so I have been there many times. But I really want to see China, India, Indonesia, and Nepal.

 

[timothyd]

Petronius, I like your blog. Your black and white photos have a very calm feel to them, at least for me. Very detail-oriented. Very nice.

 

[petronius]

Thank you Timothy. I looked at your blog with some more time now and there are some very strong keepers in your italian photos. The waiter and the ladies is a nice one, but the visual power of this creepy looking newspaper lady is amazing and hard to beat. (I would never have the b*lls to take such a shot) I would have converted some of the pictures to B&W, but thats mostly a matter of taste. Great work overall!

 

[Bingley]

Timothy -- I looked at your photos, too, and I really liked what I saw there. I particularly liked your Paris collection, including Waiter's Break and the shots you took along the Seine embankment. The color images in the museums and parks are delightful! I also like to photograph people interacting w/ art, so the shot of the Mona Lisa and in the Quai d'Orsay resonated w/ me. And I certainly agree w/ Petronius about your Rome set. Great work. Keep shooting!

 

[kdemas]

Timothy- As someone who travels to Paris quite often and loves to shoot there I think you did a beautiful job! Your shots were those of a street shooter, not the usual tourist or first time visitor shots. I thought there was a lot to like in the set.

I hope you enjoyed your stay, it's a wonderful place to visit.

Kent

 

[sweathog]

There are some very nice shots there.
I only flicked through them, as I have to shoot off shortly, but I am going to have a proper look through when I get home tonight.

 

[boy_lah]

I think you've done well on your first trip to Europe. To get really good photos you ideally would not be trying to to visit a place for the first time and also trying capture beautiful moments. I think you've done well given the circumstances. Perhaps on your next trip, you'll be able to focus more on the photos and not the sights.