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 p.2 #10 · Back from Japan... first images here in a long while (story and pics) | |
Phil Seu wrote:
Great images.
Phil
Thanks Phil! 
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deke4774 wrote:
That is a beautiful series of images of species that are on my bucket list.
Thank you for sharing them and for sharing your story.
Everyone processes grief differently, and I'm happy that you are moving in a direction where you can move forward towards coping with your loss.
Derek
Thanks Derek for the compliment and the kind sentiment.
Japanese winter wildlife was on my "bucket list." I'm really glad that made the trip happen. If you decide to go, I fully recommend traveling with Martin Bailey. His tour is first rate... you won't be disappointed.
cheers,
bruce
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Chris Baten wrote:
Hi Bruce, just returned to this forum after plus or minus 15 years, going through some of the posts to see where things stand.
Without reading your personal story I looked through this series with much enjoyment as I was touched by the expressive atmosphere you created in many of them. It gave them a personality, truly the inspiration I am looking for, as many of the other posts I went through were technically perfect, but in many cases also were lacking some 'life', something which I recognize all too much from my own shots. Like everybody I also like to 'get the shot' (and I am quite jealous of the technical quality I have seen in many of the current posts), but the pictures I return to to watch are always the ones with this 'personality', pictures which connect to you, which grab you.
Somebody mentioned 'bucket list shots', but these go way beyond that.
I did not check out any of your other work yet, but you sure raised the bar with these.
Please know that the comments above were already in my mind before reading about your loss and my response came straight from the way your shots connected with me.
Especially #1, but also #4 and #7. Looking forward to more.
I also wish you all the strength you need to deal with your loss. Take care, Chris...Show more →
Hello Chris...
Thank you very much for your detailed comments, and sharing how my images made you feel and reflect on photography. I've been shooting since the 1980's and have developed a style that fits the way I view the world. Some people dislike my work because it is often less than technically strong, some think it's meh, and others like the way I see. I have grown accustomed to both rejection and support. In the end, my photography is a reflection of me... moody, stoic, and occasionally playful.
I really appreciate what you've shared.
Thanks and regards,
bruce
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gerov wrote:
My condolences for your loss, Bruce. I appreciate your courage in sharing your challenges with us, and hope that this helps you take the steps that you can to move on. And to take a trip like this. I am sure your wife is smiling down on you for having gone, and perhaps having a chuckle that you only have 12,988 more images to process.
They are all beautiful images, and in addition to your first one, I very much appreciate the softness that the mist introduces into the others, giving them the mystical quality that I imagine Japan having.
Stay strong, and continue to find peace.
Gero...Show more →
Gero,
Thank you for the condolence and kind reflection about the photos. Yes, I am certain that Tamy would roll her eyes and have a good laugh at all of the editing I have to do. About 5 years ago we discussed taking this trip when I retired. I really wish that we could have done it together, sadly life rarely follows the master plans we craft. While Tamy was not physically with me, I brought her memory wherever I went.
Regarding the photos, I like a softer and more ethereal photograph than one that is sharp and contrasty. While I use one of Nikon's sharpest lenses (if not the sharpest) for much of my wildlife photography, I am fond of softening the photos with a glow or Often-type effect. Thanks for noticing it
cheers,
bruce
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Ted ellis wrote:
My heart goes out to you Bruce. I hope your photography gives you direction and a certain level of peace.
Ted
Thank you Ted... you are too kind
bruce
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