M4cr0s
Back In Black
Totally of-topic and of nil interest to anyone, still I'm postin'. I'm bored! Got my brilliant better half to draw me a new avatar. The drawing style is very much inspired by the comic Scandinavia and The World by Humon. We're huge fans of comics, even at our more or less grown up age (late 20s). Comics is an amazing combination of graphic art and storytelling.
The name is Falk, Sindre Falk.
I guess it's pretty obvious where the inspiration comes from
Oh, and here's my mug.
Cheers,
Mac
The name is Falk, Sindre Falk.
I guess it's pretty obvious where the inspiration comes from
Oh, and here's my mug.
Cheers,
Mac
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Only a barbarian shakes a martini, instead of stirring it. And over-sharpening is barbaric too. Besides, blur is ARTISTIC! Ask anyone who can't take sharp pictures...
Seriously, a wonderful drawing. Congratulations to the Better Half!
Cheers,
R.
Seriously, a wonderful drawing. Congratulations to the Better Half!
Cheers,
R.
M4cr0s
Back In Black
Thanks, I'm very lucky to have her
There's no guarantee for equally matching cheesy humor!Mac
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Dear Mac,
It's always cheering to hear of someone else who is happy with their partner. I never cease to be amazed and depressed by the number of people on RFF who are constantly whingeing and snivelling about their wives, girlfriends, etc. I can't believe it's always the other person's fault: some of those who complain must be miserable buggers whom nobody coud love.
Sure, I've been divorced once. But it was amicable, and we remain friends. My second marriage has already lasted longer than you and your Better Half have been alive. I wish you the same happiness (as the second marriage, obviously, not the first).
Cheers,
R.
It's always cheering to hear of someone else who is happy with their partner. I never cease to be amazed and depressed by the number of people on RFF who are constantly whingeing and snivelling about their wives, girlfriends, etc. I can't believe it's always the other person's fault: some of those who complain must be miserable buggers whom nobody coud love.
Sure, I've been divorced once. But it was amicable, and we remain friends. My second marriage has already lasted longer than you and your Better Half have been alive. I wish you the same happiness (as the second marriage, obviously, not the first).
Cheers,
R.
M4cr0s
Back In Black
A pragmatic and adaptive attitude and..knowing when to fold...goes a long way. A relationship is a joint effort, the combining of two egos into a practical and emotional union. It's not easy. I've been living in long term-relationships (two so far) since before I got dry behind my ears (it's debatable if I still am) and I'm still learning the ropes, but I haven't lost faith. I know many who have. However, I know all to well that we just borrow each other, it might be for a lifetime, it might be for a few, intense years. Remember the good, do your best and don't spend your life morning the bad stuff you inevitably have to go through.
Great to hear about someone living a long and good life together. It's a beautiful thing when it works!
Mac
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Dear Mac,A pragmatic and adaptive attitude and..knowing when to fold...goes a long way. A relationship is a joint effort, the combining of two egos into a practical and emotional union. It's not easy. I've been living in long term-relationships (two so far) since before I got dry behind my ears (it's debatable if I still am) and I'm still learning the ropes, but I haven't lost faith. I know many who have. However, I know all to well that we just borrow each other, it might be for a lifetime, it might be for a few, intense years. Remember the good, do your best and don't spend your life morning the bad stuff you inevitably have to go through.
Great to hear about someone living a long and good life together. It's a beautiful thing when it works!
Mac
Eminently true. I suspect that the people who never form real relationships for any length of time are the ones who forget this truth. And the ones who incessantly whine and bitch about how things went wrong (and keep going wrong, and boast about their [often enforced] 'freedom') are the ones who never even began to understand this truth.
EDIT: Betcha never thought this thread would go in this direction...
Cheers,
R.
M4cr0s
Back In Black
Hehe, indeed, never thought it would go this way! However, gearheads and photographers have partners too, and considering how nuts many of us are it's no surprise that part of our lives may be a concern. It's a bit on the insane side owning five different 50mm's for the same mount and obsessing over black or metal finish on shutter buttons and knobs or the very slight differences in color rendition between ISO 100 and 200 of the same film (or sensor)
Frankly I understand those brave men and women living with a photographer and gearhead pretty well. It can be a very expensive hobby/profession and nothing creates trouble like money!Mac
> owning five different 50mm's for the same mount
At last count, I had thirty-five 50mm lenses in Leica mount. My wife is used to it, knows I like to work on them, and knows they can usually go for more than I paid. Her attitude is "If you like it, keep it. If you use it, keep it. If you do not use it and do not like it, then sell it". We just our passed 26th anniversary.
Maybe I need an Avatar that looks like Batman, but with 50mm lenses hanging off of the utility belt.
At last count, I had thirty-five 50mm lenses in Leica mount. My wife is used to it, knows I like to work on them, and knows they can usually go for more than I paid. Her attitude is "If you like it, keep it. If you use it, keep it. If you do not use it and do not like it, then sell it". We just our passed 26th anniversary.
Maybe I need an Avatar that looks like Batman, but with 50mm lenses hanging off of the utility belt.
M4cr0s
Back In Black
That'd be pretty awesome "PhotoMan - he snaps faster than you can blink"
Your wife sounds like a very patient and understanding one. Right now I'm getting naughty looks for having placed a preorder for a new (consumer range) DSLR. I do need it (I don't have many cameras, and only one "work" body and it's not 100 % anymore), but I still feel guilty for using this kind of money and she doesn't help
Oh well, I'll make it up to her with chocolate!Mac