South Bridge, Edinburgh

[Rob MacKillop]

Doesn't look like a bridge, but it is. Snow descending...

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[Pete Askew]

It doesn't but what a great view. And the timing with those two people is perfect. Love the spray.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Pete. It was a quick snap while crossing the road. I sensed the two guys appearing, and managed to get them close. Quite pleased about that because, although a foreground feature, it doesn't seem to take away from the background.

 

[Pete Askew]

And without them the'y probably be too much foreground. Works very well I think.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Yes. But these models are expensive, and real drama queens. But they are very professional when the camera clicks.

 

[Pete Askew]

I'm pretty sure I've seen that one with the beard in a film recently too!

 

[Pete Askew]

His rate will probably be going up!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

He charges nothing for nude shots, which I find disturbing!

 

[Brian Moore]

Looks chilly there, Rob. Is that ice lolly in that bloke's hand?

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Probably!

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

I am sometimes too lazy and judge an image on my pad here, not remembering to enlarge it and therefore my assessment does not come out as it shall. I am glad I remembered to see this enlarged, so therefore I can truly say that I like it and have even walked there. Well done Rob.

 

[Douglas McMann]

I'm with Pete, the inclusion of the bearded and hooded pedestrian was inspired....it makes the image...nice.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Ivar and Dougie. The famous Princes Street seven minutes walk in that direction.

 

[Douglas McMann]

I envy folk's like yourself who, in an instant, can see that "image" unfold in front of them and capture it without hesitation...it takes me hours sometimes just to decide what I want to photograph...and I guess that's where cameras like the Merrill and the Leica come into their own...

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Don't envy laziness, Dougie! I just can't be bothered spending a long time choosing and setting up a shot. I want to capture an image the moment I see it. The Merrils might not be the camera of choice when it comes to freezing moving objects, but they certainly give high-quality captures for a pocket camera.

I'm also too lazy to lug around a bigger camera and two or three lenses. Even my 35mm cameras are fixed-lens.

I used to think it must be a zen-like experience, spending time choosing a subject, spending time walking around it, looking from all angles, considering at what time of day it would look at its best, choosing the lens, camera settings, etc. and I still like that idea. But it's also very zen-like to see and react instantly, then move on. But, not being a Zen Buddhist, I might be talking nonsense! And probably am...

 

[Douglas McMann]

An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea - Buddha

 

[Rob MacKillop]

What does he know

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

I think it's very well said Rob and a way I kind of operate too in regard to action and gear. But forgive me for my assumption, but don't you carry around 3 Merlins?

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Not usually, Ivar. One or two at most. The only time I took out all three, I came home without a single shot!

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

An image that can be viewed for a long while. Excellent Rob.