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Re: When I Dream of Michelangelo

Shawn — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 07:08:16 -0000

Thanks Shardayyy! I might be out shooting again soon.

Re: When I Dream of Michelangelo

Shawn — Mon, 09 May 2011 11:55:23 -0000

Thanks Royston. I am absolutely glad I did it, regardless of the outcome. In fact, I'd recommend anyone take a few months to pursue something like this. Whether or not, you're successful, the experience will be valuable.

Re: When I Dream of Michelangelo

Shawn — Mon, 09 May 2011 07:59:25 -0000

Thanks Mike. I know what you mean. The daily shooting of whatever happens to be in front of me isn't cutting it anymore. I'm thinking of taking on a focused project to help get the juices flowing again and to give my work some direction.

Re: When I Dream of Michelangelo

Shawn — Sun, 08 May 2011 21:38:34 -0000

Thanks Patty. The money just isn't worth doing something that doesn't make you happy. That somewhat defeats the purpose of doing photography full-time!

I'm looking forward to shooting again soon!

Re: When I Dream of Michelangelo

Shawn — Sun, 08 May 2011 21:37:03 -0000

Thanks Victoria!

Re: When I Dream of Michelangelo

Shawn — Sun, 08 May 2011 13:47:47 -0000

Thanks Rick! I really appreciate it!

Re: When I Dream of Michelangelo

Shawn — Sun, 08 May 2011 13:47:30 -0000

Thanks Robert!

Re: Video: Shooting High-Key Portraits

Shawn — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:46:01 -0000

Approve.

Re: Shuhada Street, Hebron

Shawn — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:29:59 -0000

I think that's a perfectly reasonable idea. In fact, I don't think many Palestinians would have a problem with it, either, so long as they had a real, sovereign state and could also move to, or worship, in Israel where they choose. Any person should be able to live and worship wherever they choose and be treated the same under the law.

Re: Shuhada Street, Hebron

Shawn — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:20:56 -0000

Thanks Mikhael. You make a very valid point and, believe me, it is not my intent to completely ignore the very real history of Jewish people in the area. In fact, on a previous trip to Hebron, our Palestinian guide pointed out the original Hebrew engraving over one of the doors in the Old City. So, yes, I definitely acknowledge Jewish roots there, as well, as do most Palestinians I know. In fact, as I'm sure you know, the name of the city is still descended from its original Jewish name as opposed to the Arabic name of al-Khalil.

So, thank you for your comment. It is definitely appreciated.

Re: Shuhada Street, Hebron

Shawn — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 05:47:58 -0000

Thank you Huntley!

Re: Shuhada Street, Hebron

Shawn — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:34:34 -0000

Thank you for the comment KMs. However, I have to disagree on your characterization of Israel as Nazi Germany. I think the situation is infinitely more complex. What I see, essentially, are two Israels. One acts as any other Western nation in that it is a liberal democracy (for the most part) and embraces most Western liberal values. Then, there is the Israel that exists for most Palestinians. This is the Israel we see in the West Bank and Gaza. A nation that puts its "security" above the most basic human rights and international law even though its actions really don't add to their security at all. It is a nation that seeks to preserve its own religious and ethnic superiority at all costs and has essentially become an apartheid state.

Re: Shuhada Street, Hebron

Shawn — Sun, 02 May 2010 12:46:19 -0000

Thank you for your comment. As you undoubtedly saw from previous commenters, I'm not here to debate the entire history of the conflict. There is plenty of injustice throughout the history of the region to go around on both sides. That being said, there is no compelling historical narrative that can justify the injustice happening on the ground now. I'm reporting the situation as it is. If you would like to debate the facts I present, then by all means do so. If you'd like to crawl through history looking for some incident or massacre that, in your eyes, justifies Israel's mistreatment of Palestinians today, then I invite you to do so on your own site.

Re: Video: Shooting High-Key Portraits

Shawn — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:23:06 -0000

Haha... I'll definitely keep that in mind!

Re: My Computer Backup Solution - Mark Anderson

Shawn — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:38:25 -0000

This is great info Mark! I'm backing up pretty well at the moment but I need a more comprehensive plan. I think I just might have to bookmark this and use it as a guide.

Re: Cameron: Don’t Watch “Avatar” on Your iPhone. Or Laptop.

Shawn — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:16:03 -0000

I agree. Don't get me wrong, I really liked Avatar. But saying "you have to watch it on a large screen so you can see all the amazing things" tells me that you don't think the movie is strong enough without all the special effects.

Re: Portfolio Review: Preparation

Shawn — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:24:23 -0000

Thanks Courtney! I'm glad that you found it to be useful!

Re: An Interview With Me

Shawn — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:15:57 -0000

Thanks so much Don!

Re: On the road again

Shawn — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:41:25 -0000

Thanks Geoff! And thanks for the tip as well... I'll definitely head down there.

Re: My Portfolio Books Have Arrived!

Shawn — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:38:26 -0000

Thanks Geoff! I took very little video while I was there but it's definitely something on my list of things to get better at because, you're right, photographers are beginning to be expected to know video, too.

Re: An Interview With Me

Shawn — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:26:15 -0000

Thanks!!

Re: An Interview With Me

Shawn — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:37:44 -0000

Thanks Shardayyy!

Re: Portfolio 2010 – A Preview

Shawn — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:39:28 -0000

Hahaha... Thanks Marc!

Re: An Interview With Me

Shawn — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:38:57 -0000

Thanks Matthew! And, indeed, Dawn did a great job putting together the video!

Re: Portfolio 2010 – A Preview

Shawn — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:21:44 -0000

Thanks Geoff!