James Berghout - Latest Comments

Re: D003 – Cohorts Across Generations

James Berghout — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:04:24 -0000

I didn't realize that the iTouch camera wasn't as good as the one on the new iPhone 4...still my iPhone is a 3Gs so they are probably about the same. You are right...it's a good tool to learn composition.

Re: D003 – Cohorts Across Generations

Sasi Suruliraj — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 21:45:21 -0000

I am not too impressed with my iTouch camera but I bet it should help Jr perfect his composition. Good luck to him as well!

Re: D002 – Peaceful as a Sleeping Tiger

James Berghout — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:33:51 -0000

Thanks Sasi...best wishes to you too!

Re: D002 – Peaceful as a Sleeping Tiger

Sasi Suruliraj — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 22:40:53 -0000

New year wishes to you James.
Best wishes on your 365 project.

Re: This Jailbird Has Flown

Sasi Suruliraj — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:08:22 -0000

Will do ;)

Re: This Jailbird Has Flown

James Berghout — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:58:51 -0000

Thanks Sasi. It nice to hear from you too. It has been a long time and things are going okay. I'm even considering starting the 365 again. If I do, I will probably start November 12 (12-11-10 or 11-12-10) depending on where you put the month. That will make the finish (11-11-11). My son and I might start the same time, so stay tuned.

Re: This Jailbird Has Flown

Sasi Suruliraj — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 22:56:15 -0000

Good to see your blog post after a long (long) time. Hope things are alright for you.

Re: Day 15 – Ambition

Bill Freedman — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:44:56 -0000

You are not just an artist with photographs, but with words. "I enjoy irony. I dig symbolism. I think in metaphors," is poetic and powerful. Nice.

Re: Day 247 – The Journey Of A Thousand Miles

Judy — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:58:02 -0000

Another great shot. I love the footprints and the sand falling from her hand.

Re: Day 246 – Where Your Treasures Are

Judy — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:56:04 -0000

This is a great photo. I'm finding the same thing. It just takes too much time that is left to think about the 365. Oh, and as far as posting larger images, I never post large images. I always post 72 ppi. You just don't need more if all you're doing is displaying. Anyway, good plan. And think about posting a smaller 72 ppi version for the blog.

Re: Day 246 – Where Your Treasures Are

Vampie — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:34:26 -0000

I think it is a great plan to combine those things together.
And if you post a picture from last week, that you edited today, you actually created this picture today, so it fits the concept :-)

The 365 project is more then taking a picture, it's learning new things. :-)
(I should better say this to myself so I can get back on the rails)

Re: Day 245 – Grass Roots

James Berghout — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:09:47 -0000

I like the lens. I wish it was a Nikon, but that's out of my price range right now. So it really just a matter of price vs. performance. I have a little problem with auto focus working with it, but the same problem also happens with my Sigma. It doesn't happen with either of my Nikon lenses. I haven't played with the Nikon equivalent per say...so it's hard to compare. But as I said...the price is right.

Re: Day 245 – Grass Roots

Judy — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:40:54 -0000

Nice portrait. I like the color tone you added to the b/w.

Re: Day 245 – Grass Roots

Sasi Suruliraj — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:29:41 -0000

Nice portrait James.
Want to ask you about Tamron 28-75mm lens - Do you like it? Would you recommend this lens? I might sell my Sigma lens and buy a new zoom lens and trying to decide.

Re: Day 244 – Pick a Peck

Judy — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:28:35 -0000

I've done that several times in a grocery store. I think it's kinda fun. Most people didn't even look twice. The ones who did acted as though they thought I was there professionally. There are a few places I won't go with it though. Target in particular. The clerks look at you like you're trying to steel their ideas.

Re: Day 244 – Pick a Peck

Vampie — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:26:32 -0000

Nice photo for being out of your comfort zone.
I also struggle with it.

Re: Day 241 – The Wild Things

Jessickler77 — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:45:52 -0000

I love it! How many shots did you take together?

Re: Day 244 – Pick a Peck

Sasi Suruliraj — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:52:18 -0000

I always struggle taking camera inside stores - glad that you were able to shoot this getting outside of your comfort zone.

Re: Day 243 – Attachk of the Killer Aphids

Judy — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:19:39 -0000

Certain plants are prone to certain problems and this is one you'll have to deal with more than not. Nice shot though. (Thanks for not showing the aphids.) I love honeysuckle.

Re: Day 241 – The Wild Things

Judy — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:40:25 -0000

So funny. They're all little hams. Great shot.

Re: Day 241 – The Wild Things

Sasi Suruliraj — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:47:50 -0000

That's an awesome shot James. Kids being kids. Lovely expression and you did a good job in capturing this fun moment. Nice Job!

Re: Day 240 – Munchkin Comes To Visit

Judy — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:44:48 -0000

So cute. Nice shot, James.

Re: Day 239 – It Grows Like a Weed

Judy — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:01:56 -0000

Mints tend to be that way if their environment is perfect for them. Great shot. I love the down close to the faucet.

Re: Day 239 – It Grows Like a Weed

Sasi Suruliraj — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:45:05 -0000

I have the same problem in my yard with spearmint. The only way to get rid of it is to go to the roots rather than pulling it out. When pull it out, it sprouts suckers and gives out new plants....

As Alisa commented, I like the contrast on this too.

Re: Day 239 – It Grows Like a Weed

Alisa — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:17:15 -0000

Great photo. Love the contrast of the water spigot and the "weeds". I know what you mean - I had spearmint growing in a flowerbed once. It was planted by the former owner of the house. It really will take control if you let it, but it does smell wonderul!