Who gives you inspiration? (1 Viewer)

mjmw

formally known as mw_aurora

• Jul 10, 2007

• #1

I know this has been asked before but, for me at least, is is a moving and changing thing. It also makes a change from all those pixel peeking, 'what lens will make me a good bird photographer?' and 'how do I tape my pins?' threads

So, who inspires your bird photography? Where do you go for this inspiration?

 

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pe'rigin

Well-known member

• Jul 10, 2007

• #2

Mark,

Two Americans, Ansel Adams and Eugene Smith, who needs colour!

Anywhere, quiet, away from the phone, people asking me to do things, the M25 and deadlines.

 

Keith Reeder

Watch the birdie...

• Jul 10, 2007

• #3

The gallery here frequently inspires me, I have to say - though it'd be unfair to pick out individuals.

That said...

Geoff Simpson, always.

Juza Lastnamenotknown.

Nigel Blake.

Oh, and this bloke.

 

ayasuda

Well-known member

• Jul 10, 2007

• #4

The forum is a good place for inspiration for me because there are so many different personal styles and equipment used to get that perfect shot. It's also a great (ouch!) way to find out if your picture has any mass appeal too. But, I do have to admit that Ansel Adams is also my favorite photographer as well.

 

nigelblake

don't re member

• Jul 10, 2007

• #5

OK there's a few others too, but Jim Brandenburg really is so far ahead of the pack.

http://www.jimbrandenburg.com/flash/index_flash.html

 

Adey Baker

Member

• Jul 10, 2007

• #6

There are several photographers here on BF whose pictures I enjoy looking at - I won't mention any names in particular but anyone who can show a creature well enough for it to be identified, whilst combining a bit of artistic flair together with a sharp, well-exposed image has my attention.

Of course, the generous comments that one gets for one's hard-won efforts are an inspiration in themselves to go out and try even harder next time...

 

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gordon g

Well-known member

• Jul 11, 2007

• #7

Like many others, I find the gallery a great source of inspiration (and envy on occasions!). To pick out a few names is hard, but Aki, John Robinson and Psilo are some I have been watching out for recently.
The feedback from others on my posted images also encourages me to take more.

More generally, have a look at Yann Arthus-Bertrand 'The Earth From The Air' - amazing vision.

 

postcardcv

Super Moderator

Staff member

Supporter

• Jul 11, 2007

• #8

For me it would have to be Nigel Blake, his images are outstanding and he's happy to give tips and advice to the rest of us. I'm also always impressed by Markus Varesvuo's work.

 

Duke Leto

Without habitat, there is no wildlife. It's that s

• Jul 11, 2007

• #9

My ex-boss, as he makes me realise just how wonderful getting away from work and taking pictures can be, can say ex as I start a new job next Monday:-O

Seriously any one who takes a picture where I can go wow I wish I'd taken that or I'm gonna try that is all the inspiration I need (easily pleased)
Has any one had a look at the book "Untamed" by by name sake Steve Bloom or visited his website www.stevebloom.com fantastic

 

Clive Watson

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit ampheta

• Jul 11, 2007

• #10

They're not bird photographers but I like the portraiture of Karsh and I've been inspired by the photographers associated with the Neue Sachlichkeit movement like August Sander and Albert Renger-Patzsch. Unfortunately John I am fairly clinical in my approach but that is mainly because I've been a birder for far longer than I've been a photographer. I keep trying to improve my photographic artistry but the listing instinct to capture new species keeps taking over! Maybe I'll have a better balance when I've been doing it as long as you!

 

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bartokroodborst

Guest

• Jul 15, 2007

• #11

Vincent Munier I find an excellent, top notch photographer His book White Nature is a stunning example of a photographer pushing himself beyond bounderies and difficult circumstances just for that one picture to make.