Comments on: Playing With My New Toy

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:58:02 +0000

Mark, Mark, Mark,

Its just an opinion. Apparently you do not like things that disagree with your way of thinking. I am sorry. As a photographer and writer for publication I do know what I am talking about. There are many things that make a good image, all of which are subjective. To me I did not like it. That is all there is to it. Please feel free to contact me and I will provide whatever links you may like to see what a good image is. That way you too will learn.

By: Mark Satola

Mark Satola — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:35:18 +0000

Couple of things to bear in mind. I just finished running my first pack, Polaroid 667 B&W (ISO 3000!) through my 350 (acquired at a Goodwill) and there are a few things I’d like to point out, especially to Peter. My test shots with the 350 were variable until I learned how to work with the camera’s metering device (quaintly called “electric eye” in the manual). The camera can still be capricious with exposure, which may be why “Priscilla in Arizona” looks a little faded. The camera, with a 3-element glass lens and top-notch Zeiss rangefinder, does produce tack-sharp images, as my first good shots demonstrated. When I posted one of them on my own blog, however, it looked rather ordinary. Non-professional scanner, reduced file size for posting and the variabilities of different monitors.

Digital point-and-shoots can give you outstanding images, especially if you bypass all automated controls and run on full manual, and keep your file size at its maximum parameters. Perhaps Peter could show us some of his own images, and tell us what makes them good.

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:27:41 +0000

You guys are soooo funny. You are all in the artsy crap and assume that I do not know what I am talking about and of course use a digital camera point & shoot. God if you only knew how far off you are you wouldn’t be so smug. My opinion is I did not like it. What is wrong with an honest opinion? I think you all have more to learn.

By: Marisa

Marisa — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 07:26:31 +0000

I totally love your work! And I’m jealous! I love it out West and have always wanted to visit Arizona. You’re awesome!

By: Wil Fernandez

Wil Fernandez — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:31:54 +0000

Thanks for commenting on my site this morning, Pam. I really appreciate the feedback!

For that shot, I was using Polaroid 669 pack film and I used 690 for the shot of the pigeons. Fuji pack film was used on the grass shot. I like the different levels of saturation in the color films and have yet to play around with any B&W pack film for that camera. Do you have any of your shots with the Fuji film online?

By: Pam

Pam — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 13:09:15 +0000

Very cool Wil!
I love Priscilla’s shot. What type of film did you use?
I’m now playing with Fuji B&W and really like it.

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:57:35 +0000

Who’s this Peter guy…..?? LoL…he has no idea what he’s talking about…GREAT work Wil…
Keeps getting better and better everytime I get on here…..

By: J

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:50:25 +0000

Great work!

-J'

By: Mia

Mia — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:44:33 +0000

Haha…oh Peter, you have so much to learn.
Wonderful pictures, Wil ! I love the Primary colors in the Pigeon shot.

By: lillie

lillie — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 20:05:09 +0000

peter, peter, peter,
this is the kind of comment you get when everyone in the world carries a digicam in their pockets via camera or cell phone. it’s not all about the sharp, clear image when it comes to art peter. but keep shooting you’ll learn to enjoy and find how stress free and liberating the art of photography can really be
just me again…Lillie