Recent content by Bill Brown

Welcome James. Lots of talented folks here with lots of experience. I don't wear a watch. Time passes too fast as it is and I don't want any reference method to remind me.

Vivi, welcome to the forum. I'm a film shooter in Dallas, Texas. My documentation of the city has now reached 48 years and night shots have been part of that documentation. Over the years my shots have certainly improved but the basics have not. Definitely a solid tripod is a good starting...

Welcome Roy. Sounds like a fantastic trip is planned. I was at the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone in 1979 whilst in the midst of a motorcycle tour. Still some of my most special memories. My trusty FTb that I used to document that trip is still part of my camera kit. Sort of like a Timex watch...

I might add Lord of the Rings Gianluca. It seems to me at any moment those trees may bend down and grab an unsuspecting traveller. Can you hear them talking amongst themselves?

In agreement with Gianluca. I can almost hear the gentle sound of the waves and feel a light breeze blowing across my face.

I had the privilege of visiting a raptor rehabilitation center in Sitka, Alaska back in 2000. Seeing these majestic birds up close was a treat for me. I'm not a birder but it always saddens me to see a bird like this lying on the road after being struck down. It seems such an inappropriate way...

Roy, First off, welcome to RFF. I think I may be one of the dozen or so that Gary mentioned. In the 80's and 90's I did event and real estate photography that required transporting my equipment on an airplane. My main case was a Zero Halliburton aluminum. I looked them up and a vintage case like...

Stevenson, Can totally understand. These are beautiful. Moments like this seem to posses a soothing or calming introspection. Congratulations too!

Tony has a good thought. My addition to that would be to look around your house, since the snow is outside, and notice where the light is through the day. Does it cast interesting shadows or illuminate certain objects placed in or near the window. I know someone who places fruit on the window...

I do enjoy old Hollywood films. I think Lauren Bacall and Gene Tierney are two of my favorite female stars but Rita Hayworth in "The Lady from Shangai" is another. Film noir is probably my favorite genre. I also like some of the classic science fiction and Michael Powell and Emeric Pressberger...

Greetings from Dallas, Texas. I'm a little late on my welcome Sera. No worries about your experience or your camera. After all I think it's more about your heart and your eye isn't it? I noticed you use a quote by Marlene Dietrich. Do you also enjoy classic cinema?

Thanks Pete and Gary. The baby in this drawing had her 10th wedding anniversary this year! Where does time go? That's one of the main reasons I enjoy photography. Being able to relive past moments that so quickly passed by.

35mm probably most often but I am in no way a one lens type. My choice is definitely subject driven. For a period of time back in the early 2000's my Canon P&S IQ Zoom had the lens stuck at the 35mm setting and that impacted my shooting. I often reach for the 21mm Biogon for my Contax G2 and I...

It's great your hard work is being recognized yet again. Deservedly so. Congratulations Chris!

Superman, Dr. Who and Chris Bennett. Superheroes in their own way now without a phone box. I have no doubt Chris will find a new subject. Not for sure about the man of steel or the Dr.