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Journal Entry: Thu Aug 28, 2008, 7:45 PM


Frustrations: Hobby & Work



by ~sailrsandy

So I am a little frustrated these days. I seem to have a lapse in my vision. My wife says its due to the fact I obsess over what ever is I am into, and that is a true statement.

The last few days I have stepped away from DA… well, reduced my time logged in to what is probably a reasonable level.

I find this even more upsetting since I am planning a major purchase on some new equipment. Not that new equipment will make me a better photographer, but it will allow more creativity and flexibility.

However, in my current mindset, it seems like a waste. I am going to borrow “Understanding Exposure” by Bryan Peterson from ~sailrsandy so that should get me motivated a bit. I think I may also order “Learning to see Creatively”. Comment if you think there are other must reads.

Another part of it is the fact that I am so fed up with my job. I can not stand going to work.

Show respect to the people that are working in retail and service industries. You have no idea how badly they can be treated in a single 8 hr shift. They bust their ass, stand all day, and get bitched at from the customers and their managers. They make crap pay, have shitty hours, rarely get weekends off, lucky to get 2 days off in a row, miss their families and are just mentally and physically drained.

Featuring the latest works of my mentor ~sailrsandy


Stop by her main website where her portraits can be found.
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Rev 3... updated equipment wishlist



Nikon D80 new or maybe Nikon D200 used

Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 AT-X 116 PRO DX
Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 AT-X 165 PRO DX
Tokina 50-135mm f2.8 AT-X 535 PRO DX
Sigma 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 OS HSM

Nikon SB-600 Qty:2
Two umbrellas with stands and flash mounts

Thinking of just going with Cokin filter system



Recommended Listening


Portishead's newest album, "Third"

Portishead - Machine Gun Video on YouTube

I saw a saviour
a saviour come my way
I thought I'd see it
at the cold light of day
but now I realize that I’m
Only for me

if only I could see
You turn myself to me
and recognize the poison in my heart
there is no other place
no one else I face
remedy, we’ll agree, is how I feel

here in my reflecting
What more can I say?
for I am guilty
for the voice that I obey
too scared to sacrifice a choice
chosen for me

if only I could see
You turn myself to me
recognize the poison in my heart
there is no other place
no one else I face
The remedy, to agree, is how I feel


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  • Mood: Agony
  • Listening to: the sound of a fan
  • Drinking: Water

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:iconthayssharumrn:
Cracks me up, every time I go to the wireless store there is always some idiot there pissed off. I can't imagine having to put up with some of those people everyday:omfg: Anyway, I hope you get motivated again soon:D And thanks for adding my photo to your friends feature:hug:

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:icononixa:
Thank you so much for the feature!
its the second feature for that devation in 5 hours.. wow thank you :hug: :)

Im so glad you like it :blowkiss:
:iconcarterr:
oh wow - thanksfor featuring my san francisco image, and thank you for shwing me your journal. I enjoyed the read.

I often wonder about the human gene pool sometimes. You should see how many people who ring me up, I answer the phone, I hear mumble mumble, I tell them sorry I'm deaf you'll have to email or txt me, and then they ask (several times as I can't hear properly) if they can ring me back later.

I have to calmly explain to them that they could ring me back later, but unless a miracle happens, then I will be JUST as deaf as I was when they rang the first time.

Sigh!

Shakes head!

Cheers
robyn

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:iconalex-malex:
thank you for the feature :)

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:iconhaikman:
there are a ton of must-reads out there..depends what you particularly need to learn I suppose. Personally, I think that the best lesson is to look at a ton of photography monographs and images, be completely inspired by that, then just shoot shoot shoot..
thanks Joe for sharing my image and watching my work

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:iconpufar1na:
thanks so much for the feature. big hug :D

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:iconseraphro:
i read the Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson book, and its really awesome :) so good luck at reading it, its worth it, take it from me, im not much of a reader i usually get bored easily :D

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"art is a selfish thing, all art has to be for the person who is doing it, it has to be something they are driven to do, and the fact that other people like it, it's a bonus" David Gilmour

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:iconjnati:
lol, that was funny.
you may be deaf but your sight is amazing, im so in love with that photo.

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"One should strive to achieve; not sit in bitter regret" ~VNV Nation
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:iconjnati:
must mean your on to something.
nice job.

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"One should strive to achieve; not sit in bitter regret" ~VNV Nation
Click this [link] for my Portfolio.

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go 7D :#1:
Sat Oct 31, 2009, 1:35 AM
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boooooooo!
Wed Oct 28, 2009, 4:23 PM
~Katoman:iconKatoman:
I'm lost of words... A million thanks for for highlighting my images. Hugely appreciative of your efforts with this column =)
Wed Jul 29, 2009, 12:18 AM
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Thanx again man!
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Hope you have a great 2009!..happy new year..2:boing::boing:9 :dance:
Thu Jan 1, 2009, 8:26 AM
~NDCreative:iconNDCreative:
Thanks for featuring my work...
Sun Sep 7, 2008, 4:35 PM
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Thanks for the shoutboard feature!
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:)
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