I HATE YOU ALL… I’M LEAVING!

c.cloudwalker · 02-08-2010, 03:12 PM

Just kidding. About the hate.

I am however kind of leaving to take care of my next project. Most probably won’t have much time to post here but I wanted to say it’s been fun (well, not always

), it’s been a learning experience (I’ve learned I do not want to spend the time to learn to do digital PP and will hire a PP person for my studio but I will have a darkroom for my film work as there’s nothing like the smell of D-76 in the morning…), I have seen some very, very beautiful photos and, I’ve “met” some interesting people. All this, to me, makes this place pretty nice.

I guess it is another way of saying that when you feel like bashing this place, take a step away from your computer, take a deep breath, think of how hard it is to actually run one of those forums (or ask i… or M… who have given a shot at creating their own), pour yourself a stiff one and only come back when you are a little more light hearted. It is only a forum. Nothing that is said here truly, really matters.

But forums are places to learn, at least for me, and I’ve joined some to learn from more experienced people just like I joined this one to share my experience with photography and, to a lesser degree, the arts. Some people have figured out that I’m not just blowing hot air, some haven’t. Some also seem to resent the fact that I was and soon will be again a pro. Frankly it doesn’t matter to me because I feel like I’ve helped some members and that is a great feeling.

No matter what, I will be keeping an eye on this place to, at the very least, see what happens to members I think have potential. Some of them I’ve had personal chats with and I will try to keep on helping them as much as I can. Others, I’ve never talked to outside of threads but… maybe I will in the future. And, to be honest, who knows when someone will show up here that I can hire.

Anyway, enough sentimental BS. A forum is a place to learn so, here are a few tips for newbies or whoever.

1. Read your manual.

2. READ IT AGAIN! No kidding, I learned photography from manuals.

3. Read it again while shooting photos. Do that until you get the basic principles.

4. Learn the rules (I call them guidelines as there are no rules in photography) until they become a part of you and you don’t think about them. Only then can you go outside the box.

5. Don’t go outside the box if you don’t yet know where the box is.

6. Once you leave the box, have fun. Photography (and the arts in general) is supposed to be fun. If you’re not having fun, go find something else to do. I had fun doing commercial work and I see no reason why it’s not going to happen again in the new studio.

Cheers

kundalini · 02-08-2010, 03:17 PM

It's been fun dude. Happy trails........

PhotoXopher · 02-08-2010, 03:18 PM

And another one bites the dust.

IgsEMT · 02-08-2010, 03:21 PM

later homez

**inTempus** · 02-08-2010, 03:25 PM

See ya around, I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors.

mom2eight · 02-08-2010, 03:26 PM

Please do keep us up to date on all your work. I would love to one day see some of your art. Take care and hope to see you around soon.

Overread · 02-08-2010, 03:31 PM

Good luck c.cloudwalker! And don't forget to drop back in to say hi every now and again!

Dominantly · 02-08-2010, 03:42 PM

Thanks for all the tips and advice!

Christie Photo · 02-08-2010, 03:55 PM

Best of luck!

-Pete

LokiZ · 02-08-2010, 04:15 PM

The manual of anything electronic to me is like a sappy romance novel to the common housewife. I love them. So I can't agree with you more about reading it over and over.

Lol, good point on number 5. I prefer to think of training and the learning process as a graphic EQ myself rather then a box. You can stay centered on the different aspects (frequencies of the EQ) in photography until you have them down. But once you get one figured out you can adjust and experiment with that aspect further and further from the norm while continuing to get the basics for the rest.

I like 4 as well. "Guidelines", very fitting.

Good luck on that project of yours and do stop back in when you get the chance and or things settle down a bit!

bigtwinky · 02-08-2010, 04:37 PM

Happy shooting no matter where you end up.
Your insight, thoughts and up front and honest discussions will be missed

Derrel · 02-08-2010, 04:43 PM

But..but..but, you just got here!!! Summer of 2009? And you are leaving already? Well, we'll miss you. Good luck in all your endeavors.

KmH · 02-08-2010, 04:45 PM

Happy Trails, and all the best with your new venture.

thebeatles · 02-08-2010, 05:02 PM

PEACE!

camz · 02-08-2010, 05:29 PM

Alright Cloud! Good luck on the Pro Circuit. There's lots of money to be made and customers to be satisfied!

02-08-2010, 03:12 PM	#1
c.cloudwalker TPF Junkie! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: An American in Europe Posts: 2,839 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 111 Times in 97 Posts My Gallery: (0)	I HATE YOU ALL… I’M LEAVING! Just kidding. About the hate. I am however kind of leaving to take care of my next project. Most probably won’t have much time to post here but I wanted to say it’s been fun (well, not always ), it’s been a learning experience (I’ve learned I do not want to spend the time to learn to do digital PP and will hire a PP person for my studio but I will have a darkroom for my film work as there’s nothing like the smell of D-76 in the morning…), I have seen some very, very beautiful photos and, I’ve “met” some interesting people. All this, to me, makes this place pretty nice. I guess it is another way of saying that when you feel like bashing this place, take a step away from your computer, take a deep breath, think of how hard it is to actually run one of those forums (or ask i… or M… who have given a shot at creating their own), pour yourself a stiff one and only come back when you are a little more light hearted. It is only a forum. Nothing that is said here truly, really matters. But forums are places to learn, at least for me, and I’ve joined some to learn from more experienced people just like I joined this one to share my experience with photography and, to a lesser degree, the arts. Some people have figured out that I’m not just blowing hot air, some haven’t. Some also seem to resent the fact that I was and soon will be again a pro. Frankly it doesn’t matter to me because I feel like I’ve helped some members and that is a great feeling. No matter what, I will be keeping an eye on this place to, at the very least, see what happens to members I think have potential. Some of them I’ve had personal chats with and I will try to keep on helping them as much as I can. Others, I’ve never talked to outside of threads but… maybe I will in the future. And, to be honest, who knows when someone will show up here that I can hire. Anyway, enough sentimental BS. A forum is a place to learn so, here are a few tips for newbies or whoever. 1. Read your manual. 2. READ IT AGAIN! No kidding, I learned photography from manuals. 3. Read it again while shooting photos. Do that until you get the basic principles. 4. Learn the rules (I call them guidelines as there are no rules in photography) until they become a part of you and you don’t think about them. Only then can you go outside the box. 5. Don’t go outside the box if you don’t yet know where the box is. 6. Once you leave the box, have fun. Photography (and the arts in general) is supposed to be fun. If you’re not having fun, go find something else to do. I had fun doing commercial work and I see no reason why it’s not going to happen again in the new studio. Cheers __________________ "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once you grow up." Pablo Picasso

02-08-2010, 03:17 PM	#2
kundalini TPF Junkie! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 7,268 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 96 Times in 78 Posts My Gallery: (0)	It's been fun dude. Happy trails........ __________________ The liver is evil and must be punished!!! My heart is black And my lips are cold Cities on flame with Rock & Roll 3000 guitars They seem to cry My ears will melt And then my eyes *Blue Oyster Cult*

02-08-2010, 03:18 PM	#3
PhotoXopher TPF Junkie! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3,190 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 87 Times in 87 Posts My Gallery: (0)	And another one bites the dust. __________________ I am the french fry in a box of onion rings.

02-08-2010, 03:21 PM	#4
IgsEMT TPF Junkie! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 1,603 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 76 Times in 72 Posts My Gallery: (0)	later homez __________________ www.pictureperfectny.com

02-08-2010, 03:25 PM	#5
inTempus Aut Concilio Aut Ense Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,541 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 110 Times in 96 Posts My Gallery: (10)	See ya around, I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors. __________________ Model Mayhem \| flickr \| Digital Diffraction Blog

02-08-2010, 03:26 PM	#6
mom2eight I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 410 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Please do keep us up to date on all your work. I would love to one day see some of your art. Take care and hope to see you around soon.

02-08-2010, 03:31 PM	#7
Overread TPF Junkie! Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK - England Posts: 8,032 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 225 Times in 198 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Good luck c.cloudwalker! And don't forget to drop back in to say hi every now and again! __________________ How to get critique and feedback on your photography! The Wildlife Project My Flickr The Mentor Scheme mentoring on TPF all are welcome to read and apply Gear list: Canon 400D+batterygrip; Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS L M2!! Canon MPE 65mm f2.8 macro; Sigma 70mm f2.8 macro; Sigma 150mm f2.8 macro; 580EX2; more teleconverters than is healthy! "When you have to shoot, shoot, don't talk" Tuco Sometimes a few singing babes help as well

02-08-2010, 03:42 PM	#8
Dominantly TPF Junkie! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA (RB) Posts: 2,076 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 129 Times in 79 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Thanks for all the tips and advice! __________________ Dominant Photography - San Diego, CA My Project 365 Photo Blog Topic #1, Exposure & Your Photographic Triangle Topic #2, Light Metering, White Balance, JPEG vs RAW formats Topic #3, Layers & Post Processing

02-08-2010, 03:55 PM	#9
Christie Photo TPF Junkie! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kankakee, IL Posts: 5,745 Thanked 32 Times in 28 Posts My Gallery: (1)	Best of luck! -Pete __________________ Limitless undying love which shines around me like a million suns; It calls me on and on... www.christiephoto.com

02-08-2010, 04:15 PM	#10
LokiZ Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 239 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts My Gallery: (0)	The manual of anything electronic to me is like a sappy romance novel to the common housewife. I love them. So I can't agree with you more about reading it over and over. Lol, good point on number 5. I prefer to think of training and the learning process as a graphic EQ myself rather then a box. You can stay centered on the different aspects (frequencies of the EQ) in photography until you have them down. But once you get one figured out you can adjust and experiment with that aspect further and further from the norm while continuing to get the basics for the rest. I like 4 as well. "Guidelines", very fitting. Good luck on that project of yours and do stop back in when you get the chance and or things settle down a bit!

02-08-2010, 04:37 PM	#11
bigtwinky TPF Junkie! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 3,219 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 161 Times in 147 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Happy shooting no matter where you end up. Your insight, thoughts and up front and honest discussions will be missed __________________ http://pierrebphoto.blogspot.com/ (blog - updated Aug 30 2010) Pierre Bourgault Photographer (website) ----------------------------------- "If your picture isn't good enough, you're not close enough." - Robert Capa ----------------------------

02-08-2010, 04:43 PM	#12
Derrel TPF Junkie! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,956 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 495 Times in 442 Posts My Gallery: (7)	But..but..but, you just got here!!! Summer of 2009? And you are leaving already? Well, we'll miss you. Good luck in all your endeavors.

02-08-2010, 04:45 PM	#13
KmH TPF Junkie! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 8,418 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 439 Times in 405 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Happy Trails, and all the best with your new venture. __________________ . .Keith. . . . "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten" - Benjamin Franklin NAPP member - referral link: http://www.photoshopuser.com/?aid=luhgxq Illegitimum non carborundum

02-08-2010, 05:02 PM	#14
thebeatles I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 722 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts My Gallery: (0)	PEACE! __________________ Canon T1i Canon 17-40mm L f/4 USM Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM Vivitar 285hv flash my flickr

02-08-2010, 05:29 PM	#15
camz I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 857 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Alright Cloud! Good luck on the Pro Circuit. There's lots of money to be made and customers to be satisfied! __________________ "Imagination is more important than knowledge." -Albert Einstein

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