Some General Comments about nikoncafe

I have to agree with you. The friendly, helpful atmosphere here at the cafe is what distinguishes us from others.

Rich

 

Gil,

Thanks for your kind comments. We have been very lucky so far in the quality of the members that have decided to join our little endeavor, including you. :wink: We all have work together to make sure that things stay as open and friendly as they are now, but I have confidence that we will do what it takes.

Thanks again!!

Frank

 

It's nice to have you here Gil and we will take a post whenever you have the time or inclination. Good comments.

 

I like it because....

when I post my very crappy, amateur photos, I don't get lambasted (on DPR this would happen because I own a D2x and don't post perfection every time, etc....).
Somehow, people here find something nice and constructive to say.
I posted this the other day on DPR (why do I still go there??), and all I heard was how it was blurry, the light was bad, blah, blah, blah.
The whole point of the post was that I (luckily) happened to have my D2X in hand at the EXACT moment Mommy pulled in the driveway, and captured this expression.
Guess I should have posted it here.

 

Re: I like it because....

Yes, you should have. :wink:

The picture definitely tells a story doesn't it....

Regards,

Frank

 

Pat, your experience demonstrates EXACTLY why I get frustrated with other sites... the photo you've posted here is special, even to those of us who don't know the child, simply because it captures a moment in time that speaks volumes just by looking at the picture. Sure, there's some blur, BUT WHO CARES? It in no way takes away from the "soul" of the image, and in my humble opinion you succeeded in your goal here.

I would trade 1000 perfectly-exposed and sharp snapshots for a single slightly-blurred photo that "speaks" like this one does. Keep shooting them, and keep posting them!

 

It's hard to mistake the joy of a youngster that has just seen his mommy arrive home. Good capture Pat. Keep posting.

 

Re: I like it because....

I'm just surprised that it ever leaves your hands at this moment in time Pat

 

I can't agree with you any more!! That is one main reason I am in the Cafe.

 

Whew!!

There are nice people in the house!!!!

 

Don't they say

A picture is worth a thousand words.

That is what it is about. The sheer joy that the image means to you. Technical perfection is nice to aim for, but it is not the 'B'all of everything.

Welcome to the cafe, relax and enjoy the view.

Best wishes. Bob F. England.

 

Re: Don't they say

Well said Bob.... :wink:

Frank

 

Your picture is priceless and you'll treasure it forever.

I would have that framed on my desk or wall for sure!

Gaye