September 20, 2010

opinions matter

this weekend i joined a new camera club in the area and went on my first outing with them.  we had a good time at calloway gardens (near columbus, georgia.  the butterflies were bountiful (1,500+) but the temperature was soaring at almost 100 degrees.  as i wandered through parts of the garden, the leaves are changing fast - not from a drop in temperature but the heat coupled with little or no rain is going to make it a rapid fall. 

the remaining weekend was spent doing such glamourous things as washing clothes, washing dishes, and the whatnot of household doings. 

being a member of the new club, i can display some black and white photography at a local gallery.  i'm thinking of this shot and maybe the shot of the approaching thunderstorm.  think this one is good enough for display?  it's one of my favorites.

27 comments:

  1. ooh I would love to join a camera club, but I wonder if it's for me!!

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  2. I really like that shot; I think it's for sure good enough to display. Are there a lot of people in the camera club? Is it stressful taking photos with a group of people? I'd love the hear more about it.

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  3. absolutely ...the texture, light and lines are perfect!

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  4. I really like this photo, Char - it has a great balance of texture and contrast, and the steps really lead me into it and make me want to know what's around the corner - lovely!

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  5. Love the contrasting symmetry, as well as tones, in this image. Very nice!

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  6. it gets my vote hands down .. the club sounds fun!

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  7. YES....did you hear me ? i said YES !!!

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  8. Oooo I love the contrast! It's very dramatic!

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  9. I think this one says alot, lots of contrast, beautiful, good luck with the new group. take care.

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  10. I think any shot that speaks to you is always "good enough"! I like it - makes me wonder who is just around the corner.
    And yes, this September in Georgia has really sucked so far!

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  11. I wish there was a club where I am! I would love to be in one. And off I go to do my laundry:)

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  12. Gorgeous photo! Yes, definitely display the photo.

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  13. I like the lines in this, the lights and the darks and the stairs themselves. Stairs go somewhere!

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  14. oh yes. i love this shot and definitely worthy of displaying!
    i have been thinking lately of joining a camera club ... i would love to hear more about yours?

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  15. I like it, but the real reason you should display it is because you like it.

    I thought about going to Calloway Gardens to see the butterflies, but things haven't worked out. Anyway temps near 100 are very discouraging. Very.

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  16. Very dramatic photo...definitely display worthy!

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  17. I like the different kinds of greys

    xxx

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  18. char i think black and white can be so expressive.

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  19. oh char, love, love, LOVE this one!!! Camera club sounds like fun!

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  20. love this too...i would LOVE to join a camera club...sounds great...

    happy to see you at farmhouse today...and i have been spelling sandwhich wrong for 54 years ....
    :-)

    i'll be back soon...

    kary
    xxx

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  21. I like the contrasts and angles. Inspires deep thought.
    Brenda

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  22. What a great new endeavour. this shot is spectacular.

    one love.

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  23. absolutely perfect for display,Char..hands down...no question!!!!!!!

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  24. I'd love to join a camera club Char and this black and white shot is perfect, I love the simple lines... put it forward!!

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  25. I love this shot, as well as the window in the series done yesterday (?)
    You are full on kicking butt again, Char.
    Gorgeous work, truly.

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  26. Good enough? Good enough??

    Heck, yeah, it's good enough.

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i feel as if each comment was between us as we sat and sipped something warm....i love to hear what you're thinking.