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Figarosmom

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Reply to George McGovern (Reply #11)

Sun Aug 3, 2025, 12:46 PM

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Chiaroscuro is dramatic. Especially in that last one. No substitute for a good eye, either you have it or you don't. Out in the field you have to be quick, no time to set up a shot, that's why you need the eye.

That's why I have always preferred black and white myself when I was goofing around with photography. My degree is in fine arts so did have several classes in 2D where we used photography. But my preference is oil painting.

His work is very good. Good composition. Lighting and atmosphere.

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The eye. Our young grandson has it. He has practiced photography and gotten good at it. [View all] George McGovern Sunday OP

No better mentor than you, George. I sincerely hope your grandson's love for what he's doing is successful Deuxcents Sunday #1

Thus far so good Deuxcents. He's a "rare bird" in that his passion for his craft takes George McGovern Sunday #8

What are his Olympus kits? KT2000 Sunday #2

Yes. Olympus E-M1 Mark II with Olympus 45-150mm f.2.8 Pro lens + Pen F w/17mm f/1.8 lens. George McGovern Sunday #7

Evidently, "the eye" is an inherited trait. Good shot. LoisB Sunday #3

Thank You Lois. Good traits are good for us. George McGovern Sunday #12

Good for him. Grumpy Old Guy Sunday #4

Thank You GOG! George McGovern Sunday #9

Chuckle, Chuckle, my Dad was an artist, and the finest camera he used was a Brownie Reflex. OHHHH NOOOHHHH. usonian Sunday #5

Sounds was a good photographer. And thanks for clarifying my source of insanity. George McGovern Sunday #10

LOL!!!! Grumpy Old Guy Sunday #14

I've been rescuing old photos over time. usonian Sunday #17

I do the same thing. Grumpy Old Guy Sunday #18

The first camera I ever took a picture with was a Brownie. ShazzieB Yesterday #19

My mom had one too ShazzieB. Fold-down box camera. Regrettably I never knew about it nor how to use it. George McGovern 20 hrs ago #22

I love to take pictures! ShazzieB 10 hrs ago #24

Good job Grandpa Figarosmom Sunday #6

He IS. He and his mom came for dinner recently. He showed concert photos online while we were waiting on dinner. George McGovern Sunday #11

Those are good. The use of Figarosmom Sunday #16

Wow Thank You, Figarosmom, for your cogent comments. With which camera(s) have you taken pictures? George McGovern Yesterday #20

I had an Olympus 35mm with assorted filters Figarosmom Yesterday #21

Holy Toledo Figarosmom! Your art is amazing (plus another 5 or 10 superlatives)! George McGovern 20 hrs ago #23

I'm glad you liked tbem. Figarosmom 10 hrs ago #25

WOW George, the "eye for photography" runs strong in your family! Diamond_Dog Sunday #13

Thanks DD. You sure know how to help a guy like himself. Take passion one step to "PaidPassion" and rejoice, George McGovern Sunday #15

You have taught him well, Obi-wan Bayard 10 hrs ago #26

Thank You Bayard. Anakin Skywalker agrees. George McGovern 4 hrs ago #29

This message was self-deleted by its author Bayard 10 hrs ago #27

That's a super interesting image!! CrispyQ 10 hrs ago #28