tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.comments2023-10-14T04:02:43.126-07:00Playing WorkLarissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241697129017772043noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-6603378601786861132010-05-13T09:49:54.344-07:002010-05-13T09:49:54.344-07:00Got it. Updated my RSS reader with your new info....Got it. Updated my RSS reader with your new info. Congrats on the upgrade. I like the look 'n' feel of the new site.Shalom Ormsbyhttp://shalomormsby.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-84028157126026801712010-04-30T06:40:58.638-07:002010-04-30T06:40:58.638-07:00Jim, It's interesting to see an advertisement ...Jim, It's interesting to see an advertisement being pulled because of over-retouching. If that became law, I would suspect that 95% of all ads would have to be pulled. I don't necessarily agree that the government should set retouching standards, but I'm interested to see where this goes in England. <br /><br />To me advertising is based in a fantasy world so retouching seems a natural part of it. The government might better serve the people by increasing spending on media literacy and ad education for our children. The issue is how do we as a society interpret these highly idealized photos?Ryan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296333542106989800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-29912346375707078682010-04-28T10:14:07.542-07:002010-04-28T10:14:07.542-07:00Ryan, England seems to be taking a stand on this ...Ryan, England seems to be taking a stand on this and leading the pack. I read several months ago that they required a major cosmetic company to pull their advertising campaign due to an over-retouched model that implied that the cream would work wonders. I don't remember which company it was, but it was one of the giants in the cosmetic industry.jim Espositohttp://www.jephoto.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-26404190988132869012010-04-26T06:51:21.850-07:002010-04-26T06:51:21.850-07:00George, she is indeed our home. I often think of ...George, she is indeed our home. I often think of her as what Marshall McLuhan described as "spaceship earth." If you've ever enjoyed a sci-fi novel or movie this analogy makes great sense. All of us, and I mean all of Earth's inhabitants are flying through the universe together. We have to act like a crew and tend to our ship. It's the only one we have and our only chance of surviving the great unknown.Ryan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296333542106989800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-3825885047120507592010-04-26T06:46:34.519-07:002010-04-26T06:46:34.519-07:00Jim, that's an excellent point. It almost see...Jim, that's an excellent point. It almost seems absurd to put something in my portfolio that I don't love. If I'm not showcasing what I love to do, then why be a professional photographer? I sincerely hope that I find the right audience for the work I love. Thanks for commenting!Ryan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296333542106989800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-51158446357925179692010-04-25T21:08:32.908-07:002010-04-25T21:08:32.908-07:00Ryan,
Your two short sentences speak to two impor...Ryan,<br /><br />Your two short sentences speak to two important truths: 1) Gratitude and 2) Earth is more than "the environment". She is, more specifically, "our home" and we need to be her steadfast stewards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-2501991402683615752010-04-25T05:39:01.381-07:002010-04-25T05:39:01.381-07:00If YOU don't love what you put in your book th...If YOU don't love what you put in your book then why will others. It's a valuable decision to put in work that you love. You will be rewarded for this path you have chosen!Jim Espositohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12385421072548489063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-57392212655802703212010-04-22T10:12:33.663-07:002010-04-22T10:12:33.663-07:00Thanks Shalom!Thanks Shalom!Ryan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296333542106989800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-69179032044025528072010-04-22T09:59:16.986-07:002010-04-22T09:59:16.986-07:00Beautiful photo!Beautiful photo!Shalom Ormsbyhttp://shalomormsby.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-58834633726691194032010-04-22T09:58:26.769-07:002010-04-22T09:58:26.769-07:00Amen! I'm right there with you, Ryan - gratefu...Amen! I'm right there with you, Ryan - grateful for this beautiful and only planet of ours...Shalom Ormsbyhttp://shalomormsby.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-73555719214062839272010-04-21T05:52:02.057-07:002010-04-21T05:52:02.057-07:00Thomas, I used to think there was a clear path tha...Thomas, I used to think there was a clear path that someone could tell me how to follow. I never realized that all successful people inevitably forge their own direction. I like the idea of staying on the journey and not giving up. Let's agree to focus and create our own direction. What do you think?Ryan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296333542106989800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-91412012649098578972010-04-20T22:05:38.171-07:002010-04-20T22:05:38.171-07:00Thanks for sharing this, Ryan.
Perhaps there is n...Thanks for sharing this, Ryan.<br /><br />Perhaps there is no one, clear path. Maybe there are several correct choices. Maybe the main thing is to keep going, to stay on the journey. That sounds pretty Zen, but I sure wish I had more focus and direction in my professional life.<br /><br />Thomas.Thomas Leehttp://thomasleephoto.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-41195665906737869402010-04-16T10:11:25.494-07:002010-04-16T10:11:25.494-07:00Thomas, I couldn't have said it better! Somet...Thomas, I couldn't have said it better! Sometimes I think we get so focused on the outcome of an event that we forget to enjoy the journey.Ryan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296333542106989800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-53622856163963074382010-04-16T09:13:46.811-07:002010-04-16T09:13:46.811-07:00Here is to roads untravelled and not on the map. E...Here is to roads untravelled and not on the map. Enjoy the journey!!Thomas Kosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02819969302330680539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-64071696573967859652010-04-12T08:42:58.738-07:002010-04-12T08:42:58.738-07:00Thanks for the comment Thomas and thank you for me...Thanks for the comment Thomas and thank you for mentioning that you had difficulty viewing the video. When I originally posted I had trouble getting it to format properly, but thought I had figured it out. I'd love to hear if anyone else is experiencing problems.<br /><br />The view from above is one of my favorite shots in this video too. Whenever I watch it I am reminded that I was standing on the top step of an 8 foot ladder on top of a skateboard ramp only inches away from the snowboarder. I had complete confidence in his ability to not hit me.Ryan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296333542106989800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-26359108816667694562010-04-10T14:08:07.731-07:002010-04-10T14:08:07.731-07:00Nice work, Ryan.
Maybe it's me, but I couldn&...Nice work, Ryan.<br /><br />Maybe it's me, but I couldn't view it correctly unless I saw it on YouTube. It worked great on YouTube, though.<br /><br />That's the fun of FCP, I think. Outputting is a mystery and trial and error takes a long time to teach me anything.<br /><br />That said, I think you made a great effort here. I liked the selective focus and the view from above in particular. Congratulations on your great attitude and spirit. You're an inspiration.Thomas Leehttp://thomasleephoto.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-58291064346641951032010-04-09T11:33:22.948-07:002010-04-09T11:33:22.948-07:00Jim and Shalom, thank you for your honest feedback...Jim and Shalom, thank you for your honest feedback. <br /><br />Jim, time has been an issue for me as well and I have found that I curb many projects because I set such high standards for myself. While I think high standards are great, sometimes it's beneficial to just get it out there. That's what this video represents, because if I would have waited until it was perfect, I'd never have started this conversation. As Seth Godin might say, shipping is essential to becoming a linchpin.<br /><br />Shalom, I have been learning the importance of camera stabilization and hope to purchasing some DSLR camera rigs in the near future. Thanks for the link!Ryan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296333542106989800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-10520845403851446072010-04-09T11:15:34.935-07:002010-04-09T11:15:34.935-07:00Good work, Ryan! The one piece of constructive cri...Good work, Ryan! The one piece of constructive criticism I'd give is working a bit on camera stabilization and movement. A rig like this would really help: http://www.adorama.com/RRCSDBLGDBLG.html That said, not having used a pro rig like this, you did a great job!Shalom Ormsbyhttp://shalomormsby.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-26591997201875556782010-04-09T11:12:43.765-07:002010-04-09T11:12:43.765-07:00Ryan, This is a fun video. I love the fact that ...Ryan, This is a fun video. I love the fact that you actually went ahead and made it. I am trying to get into it but having trouble finding time. From the little video I have done, the only thing I could say is that it is hard to shoot hand held because any little movement shows. Other than that there are great shots, lighting and angles. Congrats! -JimJim Espositohttp://www.jephoto.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-27953295949403791982010-03-29T06:42:01.940-07:002010-03-29T06:42:01.940-07:00Hey Conrad, thanks for commenting. I haven't ...Hey Conrad, thanks for commenting. I haven't seen the Broadhead or 5 lined skink yet although I'll keep my eye out next time I'm at Maryland Heights.Ryan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296333542106989800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-69439274239637314502010-03-26T21:01:45.872-07:002010-03-26T21:01:45.872-07:00Thanks for sharing this Ryan. These creatures are ...Thanks for sharing this Ryan. These creatures are amazing. Reminds me of the unique skinks and lizards on Maryland Heights. Have you ever seen a Broadhead Skink or a 5 Lined Skink? You can see both on Maryland Heights.<br />Link http://www.wildherps.com/species/E.laticeps.html<br />ConradConradnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-32998094293974456212010-03-25T13:13:32.114-07:002010-03-25T13:13:32.114-07:00Hi Lydia, thanks for looking and thanks for the li...Hi Lydia, thanks for looking and thanks for the link.Ryan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296333542106989800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-488394980182557232010-02-24T11:02:33.721-08:002010-02-24T11:02:33.721-08:00As is to be expected... these shots are damn cool....As is to be expected... these shots are damn cool. Nice editing and composition ryan. Dramatic and metallic<br />ConradAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-42768546667908021912010-02-23T09:36:54.466-08:002010-02-23T09:36:54.466-08:00great shots! Glad you guys are getting the snow an...great shots! Glad you guys are getting the snow and not us for a change haha.Rickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09594385948620262467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355346692184084290.post-58848587872398925582010-02-19T12:51:09.793-08:002010-02-19T12:51:09.793-08:00Aww love it! This is great.Aww love it! This is great.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17190328289980715869noreply@blogger.com