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My photography course, which started off exceptionally promising, finally and mercifully came to a close today.
I will admit to having learned some important stuff, and having really enjoyed working in the dark room.
I will NOT miss, however, the bumbling instructor, the crappy equipment, and the utter disorganization. I mean, 10 lessons and not ONE dedicated to the concept of composition? The fuck?
I kind of wish *I* could design that course, because it would kick all sorts of ass if I did. It would be TOTALLY structured, and entirely visual. Seriously, what good does speaking about depth of field do, if you don't actually SHOW me the difference between one depth and the next? And is it really that difficult to go out and take a few shots, and then throw them into a PowerPoint presentation? That annoyed me to. no. end.
But since it's not my course, I will take note of where not to take more courses, and move on. I am pleased that we get to use the dark room at our leisure any evening over the next month. Now I just need to get my camera cracking and take some pictures.
Speaking of cameras, who here owns a digital SLR? I need some opinions...
I don't own one, but the folks at www.dpreview.com have plenty of opinions.
Posted by: Albacore at March 15, 2005 05:28 PMI think that instead of complaining to your on-line buddies, you should send a letter to the course organizers telling them the program's shortcomings and offering constructive suggestions on how to improve the experience. I know you intensely dislike my "may I make a suggestion"s, but I'm your mother -- its my job.
If I designed the course, I would have some sort of adventure element, where you have to take pictures of gigantic animals stampeding towards you to help you develop your manual adjustment speeds.
YES!
Posted by: Jorge at March 17, 2005 03:00 PMThat's my husband.......Sorry about his comments. He came that way! :) But I love him anyway.
Posted by: Tanya at March 22, 2005 08:30 AMThere must be a lot of sighing and eye rollig at your house ;).
Posted by: rappy at March 22, 2005 12:22 PM