tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post6546818419752334123..comments2020-04-27T00:58:54.709-07:00Comments on Through My Lens: Pressure and ProductivityAnita Jessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671820780634003286noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-90187177955092846642011-04-19T07:03:05.083-07:002011-04-19T07:03:05.083-07:00Monte - What a lovely thing to say. Thank you!Monte - What a lovely thing to say. Thank you!Anita Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671820780634003286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-21387817399778616912011-04-19T06:13:58.611-07:002011-04-19T06:13:58.611-07:00And, I enjoy the fruits of that drive within you.And, I enjoy the fruits of that drive within you.Monte Stevenshttp://montestevens.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-4234976999032658752011-04-18T07:40:49.964-07:002011-04-18T07:40:49.964-07:00Paul - I am delighted to get your comment on the e...Paul - I am delighted to get your comment on the experiment. Thanks. <br /><br />That desire to tell the story with the camera is strong in me, but I am discovering that I also have this powerful urge to tell stories in other ways. It appears that I have to honor both.Anita Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671820780634003286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-72870239195349903642011-04-18T07:36:43.577-07:002011-04-18T07:36:43.577-07:00Ken - I appreciate the affirmation. I have found t...Ken - I appreciate the affirmation. I have found that staying busy is helping with the stress and the worst of this will be over in a few more weeks. It's the stuff you can't do anything about that gets to you. Also, I am working on those deep breaths, believe me.Anita Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671820780634003286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-6575947474576247852011-04-18T07:30:27.708-07:002011-04-18T07:30:27.708-07:00Anita: What a beautiful experiment. I love it. The...Anita: What a beautiful experiment. I love it. The action is boiled down to its simplest elements. <br /><br />I understand your feelings about Photoshop and manipulations. I like to experiment, from time to time, but for the most part, just like the 'naked' pictures and am always looking at how I can improve the shot, in camera, rather than having to do it after the fact.<br /><br />MindPaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00794079257866559509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-75730659877986334332011-04-16T13:15:34.462-07:002011-04-16T13:15:34.462-07:00Well done, Anita. This rendering shows a lot of t...Well done, Anita. This rendering shows a lot of thought and skill on your part. I would hesitate to use the word "tricks" though. I prefer "tools" because that's what they are. They can help us realize our vision and help us communicate with the audience. <br />As for the pressure you face - take a moment for yourself. A deep breath. Clear your mind. Focus. And ken bellohttp://oneowner.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-19341470833393889692011-04-15T14:29:53.145-07:002011-04-15T14:29:53.145-07:00PJ - Welcome! Thanks for dropping in. I appreciate...PJ - Welcome! Thanks for dropping in. I appreciate your comment on the work.<br /><br />I can be extraordinarily creative when it comes to avoiding deadlines. :)Anita Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671820780634003286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-28655504427758750172011-04-15T14:04:52.271-07:002011-04-15T14:04:52.271-07:00Interesting experiment. It's always good to tr...Interesting experiment. It's always good to try new things, to expand on what you've done before. I think this one worked really well.<br /><br />I know what you mean about deadlines. I try to avoid them as much as possible...;-)pjhttp://photomontana.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-15868366186713160482011-04-15T12:52:47.470-07:002011-04-15T12:52:47.470-07:00Colin - I very much appreciate your taking the tim...Colin - I very much appreciate your taking the time to say all these things. I suppose I could excuse my "whininess" with all that is going on here. But, the truth is, it is just my true nature being pushed to the surface by the pressure of the real-life worries of the moment.<br /><br />In the future, I vow to substitute digital "skills" for "tricks". I know you areAnita Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671820780634003286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-3036838171362629782011-04-15T11:38:11.204-07:002011-04-15T11:38:11.204-07:00Deadlines are to be employed as they focus the min...Deadlines are to be employed as they focus the mind, they make you draw a line under things and then move on.<br /><br />I'm sure that you haven't used "digital tricks", rather "digital skills". There were plenty of "famous photography heroes" that used the maximum in-camera and darkroom manipulation techniques to produce work that purveyed the message they Rich Gift Of Linshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17868005278180471114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-48971596831262156392011-04-15T08:09:29.163-07:002011-04-15T08:09:29.163-07:00Earl - Thank you for all the encouragement. I appr...Earl - Thank you for all the encouragement. I appreciate your thoughts on this. The irony is that this is not in the show. I did not get into this until my entry form had been submitted. Perhaps at another showing.<br /><br />Because I am not brave, showing anything outside the norm is always tricky for me. Thanks for "egging me on". You are so right that we have to allow ourselves the Anita Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671820780634003286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-23371009345110185712011-04-15T07:55:07.976-07:002011-04-15T07:55:07.976-07:00First, let me say I very much like your latest cre...First, let me say I very much like your latest creative explorations and particularly this image. It's simplicity carries energy, emotion and a story. I believe you'll these very well received at the art show. <br /><br />I respect photographers who try something new and are brave enough to share their experience and results. My personal philosophy is it's as much about the journey asEarlhttp://meanderingpassage.comnoreply@blogger.com