I have abandoned my search for reality...

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Submitted By: inthewoods

Location: Dillwyn, Virginia

Joined: Apr 1 2005

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I have abandoned my search for reality...

Posted: September 3, 2005 - 7:08pm

...and I am willing to settle for a good fantasy instead. My particular fantasy is to do documentary photography of my new home town: Dillwyn, Virginia. I have given up on fancy equipment, having pared down my kit to a Nikon N80 with a 50mm f/1.8 lens, a light meter, and film. And also my Bogen 3221 variable-weight tripod. I will let you all know how this is working out in the months ahead. I will read the various forums, but I will also spend much more time out "in the field" with my camera doing my thing. Since I can't afford (right now) to go to exotic places, I think my home town will do just fine.

With best regards to all.

Steve Mack

PS. A variable-weight tripod is one that gets heavier the farther you have to carry it.

PPS Don't ask me to define "documentary photography". I'm making this up as I go along.

Submitted By: Bronislaus

Location: Northern Indiana

Joined: Mar 28 2005

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Re: I have abandoned my search for reality...

Posted: September 9, 2005 - 7:09pm

Just noticed this post, and in terms of documentary photos, I think carrying a cat by the tail will definately give you an altered sense of reality. As well as the variable weight tripod.

Good luck on your quest.

Bron

Submitted By: Monte

Location: Iowa

Joined: Jun 10 2005

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Re: I have abandoned my search for reality...

Posted: September 9, 2005 - 7:33pm

Steve,

You might find more in oyur hometown thn you bargined for. For the last couple years I have been shooting around my small town. I have begin to notice many things I took for granted. Traveling is great,but the heart will find a lot close to home. Monte Johnson.

Submitted By: Rob Spore

Location: Akron, OH

Joined: Oct 28 2005

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Re: I have abandoned my search for reality...

Posted: October 28, 2005 - 8:25am

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Steve,

Amen to that. I think that you are in a unique position and I wish you all the luck in the world.

Submitted By: Lowsky

Location: maryland

Joined: Nov 24 2005

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Re: I have abandoned my search for reality...

Posted: November 28, 2005 - 5:26pm

OK now close your eyes..... click your shutter 3 times and say ....there is no place like home.
I have shot some of my best stuff near the creek that goes past my home, and just think I didnt have to pack a lunch either

Submitted By: Robby368

Joined: Jan 25 2006

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Re: I have abandoned my search for reality...

Posted: February 25, 2006 - 3:39pm

Good job! An N80 is all you'll ever need. I'm glad to see there's someone else out there that still shoots film, and a N80 at that!