All I can do in my writing is to stimulate a certain amount of thought, clarify some technical facts and date my work. But when I preach sharpness, brilliancy, scale, etc., I am just mouthing words, because no words can really describe those terms and qualities it takes the actual print to say, “here it is.” – Ansel Adams
I wanted to create a self portrait for my Friday post so I setup a scene and worked at it for a good hour. Nothing. I’d had a long day and was tired. Just as I was ready to give up I envisioned an image that would work and was different. I quickly set it up but for some reason the camera would not fire. Now this is the used camera I just purchased so I was a little concerned. But, after taking a deep breath, pausing when agitated, I realized I’d not put my memory card back in the camera. I told you I was tired. Anyway, here it is.
10 Comments
Earl
A great self-portrait Monte…love the lighting and the black and white treatment. Hey, I do stuff like leave the memory card out without being tired. That Ansel Adams was a pretty brilliant guy, wasn’t he.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Earl. And, yes he had a grasp of what photography was all about. There are certain terms we just can’t express verbally.
Ken Bello
I once shot a whole roll of film before I realized that I forgot to put the film in the camera. Very nice lighting on this and the exposure is spot on.
Monte Stevens
Yep, done that also, Ken. While on vacation no less. Thanks!
Paul
Well, Monte, it certainly came out well. The exposure is prefect and the treatment is very nice. I approve! 😉
Monte Stevens
Thanks! I like what I got, even with the pilot error.
Tom Dills
A great story and wonderful result. Very nice portrait!
Monte Stevens
Glad you enjoyed one of my embarrassing moments. 🙂
Anita Jesse
Are you sure it didn’t put that part about the memory card just to make the rest of feel better? That is the kind of thing I do all too often.
What I don’t do is a terrific shot like this one. In the end, you made the very most of that hour. The lighting is outstanding—indeed, everything is spot on. An excellent setup that seems to suit you. Bravo!
Monte Stevens
Thank you, Anita. I actually have fun with these self-portraits. I’m not hung up on myself, just a close model who does what I ask.