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I did my part

Doug Kerr

Well-known member
Esteemed OPFers,

Recently, at the request of a fellow member, I have for a little while stood down from posting any technical dissertations (other than those prompted by others' inquiries) so as not to in any way impede, discourage, or dilute the flow of photographs and discussions thereof, the real purpose of this esteemed forum.

The result has been very rewarding. Stuart, all be he still rather disabled by a painful neurological problem, made the effort to process and post for us some lovely photos of an antique farm equipment festival. And it drew a comment (from some other Scottish guy - it included something about hit-and-miss speed control).

And I even posted a picture of a big mansion in the foothills near my home, and solicited advice on the best processing of images of that type. Asher and Bart gave some useful tips.

So I've done my part on all three legs of this stool.

As in the story of the young fellow who had just learned that he and his younger siblings were not the biological offspring of then person they thought of as their father, and each gave an emotional reaction, and now it was up to the eldest to react:

"I dunno about the rest of you bastards, but I'm going to play some ball."

Best regards,

Doug

Only half Scottish, actually.
 

Asher Kelman

OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Good sentiments! We need to each bring to the party stuff to share. Here it's all about a feast of photographs. Glad you are looking to see how you can add to the feast.

We all need to do our part and you are rising to the occasion, no pun intended!

Asher
 

Doug Kerr

Well-known member
Hi, Asher,

Good sentiments! We need to each bring to the party stuff to share. Here it's all about a feast of photographs. [Emphasis added. -DAK]
Well, that certainly tells me where my technical notes fit in.

Bon appétit.

Best regards,

Doug
 

Asher Kelman

OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Hi, Asher,


Well, that certainly tells me where my technical notes fit in.

Bon appétit.

Best regards,

Doug

Not quite, Doug, good friend! :)

We're making a great salad that must have salt, pepper and spices to maximize the experience. first one needs to have at least some recognizable measure of fresh vegetables, then perhaps some protein and once we can see that, we need salt pepper and spices in proportion to the total mass and /volume of salad.

Salad and the dressing are co-dependent. So by example, Bart's pointing to the value of the brilliantly designed "Clarity" plugin by Topaz labs, makes the most sense when one realizes that, your recent picture, a perfectly good landcape-architectural image misses some elusive impressiveness that is so obvious to the eye. Your picture provided a perfect platform as a spring board for how to improve pictures with desaturated colors, lack of acuity and a smooth dullness for so many reasons. without your picture clearly exhibiting something photographic that demands correction, that same input by Bart would have gone over the heads of more than a few readers here.

For the most experienced photographers, however, they can follow your notes without missing a beat, (until it get's into complex equations, log or power functions or calculus).

What you do, you do well!

More pictures, means a breadth and depth of visual experience and more room and need for technical and artistic review feedback.

But always, first the pictures! Thanks for your contributions in both areas.

Asher
 

Doug Kerr

Well-known member
Hi, Asher,

Not quite, Doug, good friend! :)

We're making a great salad that must have salt, pepper and spices to maximize the experience. first one needs to have at least some recognizable measure of fresh vegetables, then perhaps some protein and once we can see that, we need salt pepper and spices in proportion to the total mass and /volume of salad.

Salad and the dressing are co-dependent. So by example, Bart's pointing to the value of the brilliantly designed "Clarity" plugin by Topaz labs, makes the most sense when one realizes that a perfectly good landcape-architectural image misses some elusive impressiveness that is so obvious to the eye. Your picture provided a perfect platform as a spring board for how to improve pictures with desaturated colors, lack of acuity and a smooth dullness for so many reasons. without your picture clearly exhibiting something photographic that demands correction, that same input by Bart would have gone over the heads of more than a few readers here.

For the most experienced photographers, however, they can follow your notes without missing a beat, (until it get's into complex equations, log or power functions or calculus).

What you do, you do well!

Thank you.

More pictures, means a breadth and depth of visual experience and more room and need for technical and artistic review feedback.

But always, first the pictures!

Well said.

Thanks for your contributions in both areas.

Thank you. It was my pleasure.

Best regards,

Doug
 
Doug, I treasure your technical dissertations. They contribute greatly to the principle that pictures can be things of the mind not just massage for the eye. A picture is strongly enhanced by an appreciation of the creative journey that led to its creation. And this includes all the technical stuff too.

Without deep background knowledge a picture is just a pattern of spots on a plane, a Rorschach ink-blot test that illuminates only the visual prejudices of the viewer. A picture unannotated by understanding is like chewing gum for the teeth; engages but does not nourish.
 

Doug Kerr

Well-known member
Hi, Maris,

Doug, I treasure your technical dissertations. They contribute greatly to the principle that pictures can be things of the mind not just massage for the eye. A picture is strongly enhanced by an appreciation of the creative journey that led to its creation. And this includes all the technical stuff too.

Without deep background knowledge a picture is just a pattern of spots on a plane, a Rorschach ink-blot test that illuminates only the visual prejudices of the viewer. A picture unannotated by understanding is like chewing gum for the teeth; engages but does not nourish.

Thank you. That means a lot to me.

Best regards,

Doug
 

Jarmo Juntunen

Well-known member
Doug, I'm sorry if you feel that your highly valuable posts are not getting the response they deserve. Your technical notes are very important to this forum. Having said that, I might just as well add this: I don't usually understand a word you're saying! But that is my problem and loss, not yours. As for your photos, I do enjoy seeing what life looks like in a completely different environment from what I'm used to.
 

Doug Kerr

Well-known member
Hi, Jarmo,

Doug, I'm sorry if you feel that your highly valuable posts are not getting the response they deserve. Your technical notes are very important to this forum. Having said that, I might just as well add this: I don't usually understand a word you're saying! But that is my problem and loss, not yours. As for your photos, I do enjoy seeing what life looks like in a completely different environment from what I'm used to.

Thanks so much. That means a lot to me.

I so enjoy your work.

Best regards,

Doug
 
Doug, I forgot to mention that I read The Pumpkin as well as your dissertations on this site. Yes, before arguing with my colleagues about some technical point I always check The Pumpkin. It's a brilliant way of getting the right answer without arduous personal study on my part.
 

Doug Kerr

Well-known member
Hi, Maris,

Doug, I forgot to mention that I read The Pumpkin as well as your dissertations on this site. Yes, before arguing with my colleagues about some technical point I always check The Pumpkin. It's a brilliant way of getting the right answer without arduous personal study on my part.

Well, at least getting some answer!

Glad you find it useful.

Thanks.

Best regards,

Doug
 

StuartRae

New member
Doug,

I always read your articles, and understand most of them thanks to a fifty year old qualification in Physics. I don't feel able to reply to them, but please accept a global thank you.

Speaking of fifty year old physics, our teacher for Physics theory was our headmaster, Edward Armitage. He was something to do with radar in WW2, and specialised in optics and electronics.

My fondest memory of dear old 'Ted' was his assertion that "for the purposes of this experiment infinity is at the end of my bench".

Regards,

Stuart
 

Doug Kerr

Well-known member
Hi, Stuart,

I always read your articles, and understand most of them thanks to a fifty year old qualification in Physics. I don't feel able to reply to them, but please accept a global thank you.

Thank you so much.

Best regards,

Doug
 
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