Comments on: The Fire of Images: An Announcement

By: Graham

Graham — Fri, 30 May 2008 22:45:33 +0000

Hello Amy

I want to say a big thank you for your invite. I have always loved your photography…. I look forward to seeing everybody there and enjoying their contributions. I will of course include some of mine too!

Congratulations on another great idea!!!

By: wendikelly

wendikelly — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:47:27 +0000

I found the flicker group first and now this post. I’m a little backwards coming home from my trip!
I did ask to join though so hopefully this will work. How Fun!!!

By: amypalko

amypalko — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:18:45 +0000

Oh, Richard, you have not overstepped any boundary! This is a community in which I try to encourage interaction between readers and commenters, and your contributions are most certainly a valuable component of that community.

What’s more, I absolutely agree with your viewpoint that expensive equipment is unnecessary to the taking of good photos, and that ‘It’s not the equipment… it’s what you do with it.’

I do so hope that you will continue to join in the conversation, responding both the the original post and the other commenters. It is through this interaction that strong communities are created

By: rlovison

rlovison — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:29:39 +0000

Amy,

Just now my intuition is telling me that I might have overstepped my boundaries by responding directly to the author of a post made on your blog. I apologize if I violated protocol in some way.

It’s just that when someone’s judgment is in error — in this case, that more expensive, pro, or more sophisticated photography equipment is necessary to express oneself and produce a “good” photograph — I feel a need to shed some light I guess. It’s not the equipment… it’s what you do with it.

That’s why I was to attracted to your site as I feel you and those like you, are what this world is in need of… people who can reinforce the idea that we are all unique and special and have something to offer. Our focus needs to turn inward in my opinion or at least achieve a better balance between looking out and looking in.

By: amypalko

amypalko — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:08:09 +0000

Thank you so much for your thoughtful response to Gilda’s comment, Richard. I completely agree with you.

I know some people, Gilda, that can take amazing photos using the camera in their phone! I think that our technology has got to such an advanced stage now, that even an ‘average’ camera can allow you to take great photos. The trick is, as Richard says, to develop a sense of awareness of your environment and to have fun experimenting and playing with what images you can come up with. Have fun, and let me know how you get on!

By: rlovison

rlovison — Tue, 27 May 2008 22:13:04 +0000

Gilda,

A better camera may allow you to take better pictures though I personally feel you don’t need an expensive camera to take great images. An average camera will do though I feel desire, support from others knowledgeable in the field, a sense of self and awareness of your surroundings are most important.

Richard

By: gilda

gilda — Tue, 27 May 2008 17:46:57 +0000

that’s a really pretty picture! i wish i could take better photographs. but alas i have neither the money to buy a good camera which means i have nothing to brush up my skills which means… no skills. heh

By: amypalko

amypalko — Mon, 26 May 2008 19:35:57 +0000

I look forward to seeing you there, Teacher Girl!

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Flickr Group Update « Lives Less Ordinary — Mon, 26 May 2008 18:47:02 +0000

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By: Teacher Girl

Teacher Girl — Sat, 24 May 2008 00:22:44 +0000

Amy,
Thanks for this fabulous initiative. I have just finished opening a Flickr account and I feel all fluttery inside. Have a lovely weekend.