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Or his available time or his work ethic. (I see in a lot of his images simply being at the right place at the right time. For his body of stellar images you need a lot of time and a lot of places. :))Quote:
Originally Posted by benjiboy
Wish I could do that. And talent, I'll need his talent too...
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I don’t think it is a question of genius, but practice. If you do something again and again and again you will get good at it and acquire skills you are not even aware of.Quote:
Originally Posted by benjiboy
Dont forget luck, you need lots of that too! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by cliveh
And film, Lots of film.
Don't forget a sizable inheritance!
Yes. Those willing to put the time and practice into their craft and their art and its application, the way HCB did, can produce great work.Quote:
Originally Posted by cliveh
Actually no.Quote:
Originally Posted by Newt_on_Swings
Above and below are the answers.
Yep, too many people get stingy about film. The reality of its cost is a double edged sword. It provides both the incentive to use it well, because the supply/our budgets are limited, and the fear of loss, of wasting it.Quote:
Originally Posted by John Koehrer
Bresson used three focal lengths. 28, 35 & 90mm. Just grab one and shoot. And, do not dismiss the convenience of a high quality wide to medium zoom (28-90,etc). My most published snaps were made with my Vivitar Series 1 28-90 glass.
I've been practising for sixty years and my work isn't as good as his, if I practice for the rest of my life are you suggesting I could become as good as him, and not be aware of it ?.Quote:
Originally Posted by cliveh