I Got A BIG Thrill Friday Night

[Speed]

My youngest daughter has been playing Upwards Basketball for the past couple of months. Friday night was their awards ceremony. Last year they put up photo's of the teams that family members had taken. This year, they did a power point presentation instead. So I got all my Upwards images into a file, and scanned them onto a CD for the director.

When I gave the CD to the director, he told me they were going to project them 20' X 20' on the wall! That's when I got nervous. I was afraid the images would be grainy. Friday night came, and I was amazed at how well the images showed up. They projected the team photo's, snapshots taken by other parents, and my photo's.

The lovely wife asked me if I used a filter for my shots. When I told her no, she asked why my photo's weren't dark, and yellow like everyone elses. So I told her I used my external flash, set it to balanced fill flash, and used a fairly wide apeture. Then to put it in terms I knew she would understand, I told her it was three years of practice and all those thousands of dollars she'd spent on gear, film, and processing. THAT, she understood! ;-)

It was quite a feeling watching my images being displayed 20 feet tall. While I'm not a Sports Illustrated photographer by any means, my shots were clear and bright, and gave me a sense of accomplishment. I hope everyone here gets to know what that feels like!

[natatbeach]

I hope everyone here gets to know what that feels like!

I took pre engagement shots of the kids in the wedding fronm Colorado and they used a lot of the shots in a slide presentation...I wasn't feeling as inspired...i was mostly wanting to throw up....LOL

that was just freaky. I don't think I'll ever get used to seeing my stuff huge like taht...guess it's how actors feel watching there debut movies...

congratulations that you were inspired and so excited...
;)

[Speed]

I took pre engagement shots of the kids in the wedding fronm Colorado and they used a lot of the shots in a slide presentation...I wasn't feeling as inspired...i was mostly wanting to throw up....LOL

that was just freaky. I don't think I'll ever get used to seeing my stuff huge like taht...guess it's how actors feel watching there debut movies...

congratulations that you were inspired and so excited...
;)

Talk about stage fright! I was apprehensive - until I saw my images looked good. Then I really enjoyed it. I'm afraid I can't understand wanting to throw up - though I've seen it in others as well.

I would think every photographer would like to see his images displayed, in some form or another. And the bigger the better, right? That's why they make 16X20's, and even 20X30's (egads!). Sorry it wasn't as big a thrill for you. But I'll be you got LOTS of compliments, didn't you? ;-)

We know you, we've seen your work!!!!

:-D

[Old Timer]

I can imagine what a thrill that was. Glad it was a positive experience for you.

[Ryguyinlj]

I recently had the pleasure of seeing two of my photos projected in a large lecture hall. There was an odd instance where a baby gray whale came in really close to shore and I had my camera there... My biology professor was proud. They were projected as part of one of his slide lectures and 400 of my peers saw the images. I was just walking on air.

[mjs1973]

Congratulations Speed. That must be some feeling to see your images displayed that big, and it sounds like all the work you have put into photography paid off with nice clean images. Way to go!

[walterick]

When I graduated from grad school in California a few years back my friend and I put together a slide show of our best pictures to say goodbye to all our classmates and friends. Hers were mainly of the people, mine were of course nature (it was a nature-oriented program.) We set it to music, dimmed the lights, and made people cry

It was incredible.

I agree everyone should see their stuff BIG and have the fortune to have an audience see it - and react.

I loved how you explained your camera-sense to Dawn. LOL I laughed out loud!

Rick

[CB Photo]

Good job and I am there with you on the wife vs kids vs $$$...I finally got mine to just enjoy the photos...at least until I get that Fujifilm S3 in a couple of weeks... )

[coloradoamigo]

I too would be very nervous about that type of situation, but it sounds like you did great. I'm glad they looked really good that big, and that they went over so well.
Good for you Mr. Samurai!!

[Chunk]

Shoulda told her it was because of all the shots you'd taken of a certain beautiful woman gave you the practice you needed.

Way to go Speed. Good Dad.

[Speed]

I can imagine what a thrill that was. Glad it was a positive experience for you.

Thanks for the comments OT!

It was a very positive experience.

[Speed]

I recently had the pleasure of seeing two of my photos projected in a large lecture hall. There was an odd instance where a baby gray whale came in really close to shore and I had my camera there... My biology professor was proud. They were projected as part of one of his slide lectures and 400 of my peers saw the images. I was just walking on air.

I'll bet you were!

So when are we going to get to see those shots?

Got to share them with your friends!

[Speed]

Congratulations Speed. That must be some feeling to see your images displayed that big, and it sounds like all the work you have put into photography paid off with nice clean images. Way to go!

I appreciate your comments!

It was a thrill seeing my images 20 feet tall.

It is something every photographer should get to experience!

[Speed]

When I graduated from grad school in California a few years back my friend and I put together a slide show of our best pictures to say goodbye to all our classmates and friends. Hers were mainly of the people, mine were of course nature (it was a nature-oriented program.) We set it to music, dimmed the lights, and made people cry

It was incredible.

I agree everyone should see their stuff BIG and have the fortune to have an audience see it - and react.

I loved how you explained your camera-sense to Dawn. LOL I laughed out loud!

Rick

Hehehe. Remember that if you ever get married! ;-)

I remember you mentioning the slide show you did. I don't remember you mentioning that it made people cry! You ole heartbreaker!

It is a kick seeing you images large like that though. Glad you got to know what it was like. :-)

[Speed]

Good job and I am there with you on the wife vs kids vs $$$...I finally got mine to just enjoy the photos...at least until I get that Fujifilm S3 in a couple of weeks... )

Be sure to explain to her that it's going to save you lots of money in developing, AND improve your photographic skills with the instant feedback!

If that fails, just tell her you've outgrown you equipment. Your skills have surpased the limited abilities of your currrent gear! ;-)

It is a balance, with a wife and kids. Though my wife goes through the photo's first, and pulls out those she wants (those of our kids). She acknowledged last week that my hobby was "useful"! I'm making progress!

Good luck on getting that S3, and let us know WHEN you get it!

[Speed]

I too would be very nervous about that type of situation, but it sounds like you did great. I'm glad they looked really good that big, and that they went over so well.
Good for you Mr. Samurai!!

Thank you Brian! I hope you get to experience this one day. It is a thrill.

:-)

[Speed]

Shoulda told her it was because of all the shots you'd taken of a certain beautiful woman gave you the practice you needed.

Way to go Speed. Good Dad.

Now that's the BEST explaination yet!!!

And she is indeed beautiful!

Which reminds me, I need to get her to model for me again, soon!

;-)