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 p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Back from Japan... first images here in a long while (story and pics) | |
Habaut wrote:
wow, stunning shots. I like the first one the most. It almost looked like a painting. Sorry for your loss, stay strong!
Thank you very much for both the condolence and comment on the images. I knew that the first image would resonate with the FM nature audience. This is a shot that I previsualized and "dreamed" about for years prior to my trip.
bruce
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Creative Edge wrote:
Bruce,
Glad to see that you are fighting and pushing through the pain. I have always loved your images and am glad to see that you are posting again.
Photos are excellent as always, but even better is the fact that you went.
best wishes,
Michael
Michael... Thank you for your kind comment about my photography. My work is seldom flashy, but it is consistent for its mood and composition. I have to focus on the places I excel, as I am pretty lousy at action photography. I often miss the key flight moments, bungle the focus, and would be a horrible sports photographer for my lack of ability to anticipate the key moment.
Thanks for the encouragement and condolence... it's been almost 10 months, but the loss continues to be a raw focal point for me.
bruce
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surgemaster wrote:
Wishing you the best on your journey, Bruce. Your images are beautiful. Looking forward to more.
Rex
Thank you very much Rex.
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TakesRandomPics wrote:
Sorry for your loss but these pictures are amazing. I love the abstract nature of the first one and that is my pick for sure.
Thank you very much... as I stated in my first response to a post, I've been wanting to photograph red-crowned cranes for a long time. I use to include them in my biology lectures and discussions about animal behavior and how light in the environment triggers a hormonal response to breed.
I've photographed craned for many decades now, but this species always seemed to be the most elegant to me.
bruce
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Dragonfire wrote:
Extremely enjoyable and artistic  Thanks for the show.
Thank you very much 
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bs kite wrote:
Hi Bruce
I greatly admire you for expressing the emotions you feel to get through this.
We'll be looking forward to many more of your images from Japan.
Thank you Robert... I tend to be a reserved person, and introvert's introvert, but even the reserved needs an outlet to release pent up feelings. While I still talk about Tamy, writing about her helps me to process my own loss and grief. I probably would be better off guarding my privacy, however by doing so, I'll deprive myself the opportunity to find ways to cope and forge on.
cheers,
bruce
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kdacharya wrote:
hi Bruce, please accept my condolences on the demise of your wife. Love your photography and a big fan. I am so relieved that you have started normalizing your life.
Best regards.
KD Acharya
Hello KD.. thank you for the condolence and the generous compliment about my photography. As you know... based on your own productivity and travels... this thing we do is an obsession. Those of us who love to make pictures of nature can't do much in the world without thinking about the next shot or where to make it. I've seen your work and I know that we share this obsessive loop.
Hope to see you in the field one of these days!
bruce
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sum1sgrampa wrote:
Oh man Bruce ! These are really gorgeous. Great start to your editing. I was following your posts regarding gear choices etc. prior to the trip so I'm really happy for you that you moved forward with trying to make peace in a difficult situation. It's never easy. Love #5 and #10. I know Sea Eagles were high on your list so mission accomplished
Best of luck looking ahead.
Gary
Thank you Gary and thanks for reflecting on the trials and tribulations that I went through. In the end, I carried 3 bodies and 3 lenses, and they all suited me well. In fact, any shot I didn't get was completely due to my own lack of ability to maintain mental engagement and fight through the pain of bitter cold. I missed the "money shot" with the Stellar Sea Eagles, as the cold numbed my shutter finger at the critical moment... I have this most beautiful sequence of an eagle snatching the fish from the water with a trail of a splash behind... the perfect shot if you are willing to look at it through astigmatic eyes 
As for gear... I had my Z9, Zf, Z6 and 24-120, 180-600, 400 f2.8S, and 1.4x. While I would have benefited from a Z8, the Zf was only limited by its resolution. I'll replace the Z6 with a Z8 in the coming month and shift the Zf to my walk-around camera.
Like I said... this gear is so good now that I am only limited by my own skill.
cheers,
bruce
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EverLearning wrote:
Thank you for sharing both your trials and tribulations and your beautiful photos. It sounds like it was both an emotionally challenging and rewarding trip. Stay strong.
Thank you... The phrase "emotionally challenging" pretty much covers it. Tamy was more than a spouse and house mate, we did this stuff together. She was my second shooter and I was her second shooter. The collaboration in life and fun was enviable to just about anyone I knew. I was very aware of my good fortune in having met, loved, and married her... just as aware as the bite of the loss that I continue to feel.
cheers,
bruce
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morris wrote:
I'm terribly sorry to learn of your loss Bruce. Dealing with depression is incredibly difficult and I'm glad to lean you are recovering. Talking about it is good for you and for others who will see that one can cope and recover.
1, 4,7, 10, and 11 are the standouts for me from your wonderful set of photos. I'm particularly fond of the first, a wonderful use of white in this unusual image.
I'm looking forward to seeing more.
Morris
Hello Morris,
Thank you for the condolence and the reflection on life. Thanks for sharing your favorites as well.. the trip was so very productive and I am looking forward (sort of) to continuing my editing process.
cheers,
bruce
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