reagan
hey, they're only Zorkis
badda-bing!! ... worth reading the whole thread just to get to this. Thank you.... it's the bottom that looks the better exposed
mgilbuena
San Francisco Bay Area
Rosanna
Rosanna
Date someone completely wrong for you.
After ending a long-term relationship, I had a short whirlwind romance that was nothing short of being the steepest and most turbulent roller coaster ride. She challenged my beliefs, was shrewdly critical and proudly recited her friends' criticisms of stating she had the personality of sandpaper.
She was perfect for me -- I recommend dating someone entirely wrong for you at some point in your life. Every day was a battle and completely shattered my perception of the world to the core. I understand this may seem negative -- but it truly was a positive experience. Some of my beliefs toward the world were absolutely confirmed; others challenged and morphed into new understandings. And new things learned.
In the context of this forum, she improved my photography. She noticed that my photos exhibited technical perfection, but lacked an emotional spirit. I would toss photos for not being sharp enough or lacking the correct light. She, in her own manner, pointed out a truth that I did not want to accept. And like all the best teachers, they will be blunt, harsh and I threw (metaphorically) a tantrum but knew inside that she was right. My best photos at the time that truly captured the spirit of the moment were those shot with the point and shoots. The camera did not get in the way of the shot.
Today I remain a changed person; she was exactly what I needed at that point in my life. And my photography has much improved, but always a work in progress.
Leica M6TTL, Voigtlander Color Skopar Pancake II f/2.5, Fomapan Classic 100, D76
Nikon FM2, Tri-X400, D76, Accidental roll light-leak in changing bag
Nikon D300, Sigma 30mm
Rosanna
Date someone completely wrong for you.
After ending a long-term relationship, I had a short whirlwind romance that was nothing short of being the steepest and most turbulent roller coaster ride. She challenged my beliefs, was shrewdly critical and proudly recited her friends' criticisms of stating she had the personality of sandpaper.
She was perfect for me -- I recommend dating someone entirely wrong for you at some point in your life. Every day was a battle and completely shattered my perception of the world to the core. I understand this may seem negative -- but it truly was a positive experience. Some of my beliefs toward the world were absolutely confirmed; others challenged and morphed into new understandings. And new things learned.
In the context of this forum, she improved my photography. She noticed that my photos exhibited technical perfection, but lacked an emotional spirit. I would toss photos for not being sharp enough or lacking the correct light. She, in her own manner, pointed out a truth that I did not want to accept. And like all the best teachers, they will be blunt, harsh and I threw (metaphorically) a tantrum but knew inside that she was right. My best photos at the time that truly captured the spirit of the moment were those shot with the point and shoots. The camera did not get in the way of the shot.
Today I remain a changed person; she was exactly what I needed at that point in my life. And my photography has much improved, but always a work in progress.
Leica M6TTL, Voigtlander Color Skopar Pancake II f/2.5, Fomapan Classic 100, D76
Nikon FM2, Tri-X400, D76, Accidental roll light-leak in changing bag
Nikon D300, Sigma 30mm
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FrankS
Registered User
Loved the description/analysis of your relationship with Rosanna! Life does seem to provide us with the lessons we need.
raid
Dad Photographer
Yes, the analysis is very interesting. Choosing opposites is not that unusual.
Chris101
summicronia
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tedwhite
Guest
mgilbuena - the first two b/w shots are great, they reveal (at least to me) the shrewd, hard, calculating, sandpaper side and it's in her eyes, not the pretty face they live in.
ricnak
Well-known
My one and only "ex" from the 80's.
It has been quite a trip down memory lane to find the photo. Sifting through many bad photos!
It has been quite a trip down memory lane to find the photo. Sifting through many bad photos!
clayne
shoot film or die
Absolutely great shots.
Strangeluv
Christer Johansen
San Sebastian, Spain. A couple of years ago.
Lax Jought
Well-known
Some beautiful photos here. It's been quite therapeutic to read this thread actually. I'd post a photo too but I'd have to fish it out from somewhere and then scan it.
Hmmm, I wonder what current boyfriends and girlfriends would think of this thread...
paulfish4570
Mentor
put the thread on you tube. it'll go viral within hours ...
raid
Dad Photographer
put the thread on you tube. it'll go viral within hours ...
How would we do that?
Is there a RFF Youtube video?
raid
Dad Photographer
Hmmm, I wonder what current boyfriends and girlfriends would think of this thread...
I had no hopes for this thread when it came to my mind, but it has worked out well here. It is most likely because of having "good people" at RFF. Letting it lose on Youtube would bring in the ugly sides, with ugly accusations and videos you really should not be posting anywhere.
Strangeluv
Christer Johansen
Mudman
Well-known
My latest ex. She still wants to stay friends, but it's been tough.
I think each post has to specify who was dumped by whom.
I'd bet there are more dumpees than dumpers.
I'd bet there are more dumpees than dumpers.
Sparrow
Mentor
... I'm not sure that's the purpose of the thread, actually
tomtofa
Well-known
The beginning of a relationship from a long time ago. She stopped into my office at the newspaper as I was going on an assignment, and I took a quick snap . . .
sparrow6224
Well-known
One of the things photography teaches us, perhaps the most important thing, is how beautiful people are and how beautiful the world can be.