Comments on: FAQ: How do Blind Photographers Know What They Are Shooting? http://blog.blindphotographers.org/186/ By, for and about blind and visually-impaired photographers Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:00:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: BlindPhotographers.org – Photography by the Visually Impaired « Primary Eyecare Blog http://blog.blindphotographers.org/186/comment-page-1/#comment-2418 BlindPhotographers.org – Photography by the Visually Impaired « Primary Eyecare Blog Fri, 21 May 2010 15:24:11 +0000 http://blog.blindphotographers.org/?p=186#comment-2418 [...] BlindPhotographers.org – Photography by the Visually Impaired In life, we all have to compensate or adapt based on our situation, but generally though adaptations aren’t nearly as extreme as those needed for the individuals who run and contribute to BlindPhotography.org. A site developed to showcase the photography of visually-impaired artists, BlindPhotography.org houses a wealth of images taken by individuals who are all considered to be legally blind. Anyone who’s taken a photo before can attest that one’s sight is usually the most important sense when behind the camera, but these photographers have found ways to compensate for their visual impairments and create beautiful art through their lenses. Visit BlindPhotography.org to see their work, or visit their Frequently Asked Questions page to read the story of how one man with 20/200 vision creates his images and continues to indulge his passion for photography, despite his impairment – FAQ: How do Blind Photographers Know What They Are Shooting? [...] [...] BlindPhotographers.org – Photography by the Visually Impaired In life, we all have to compensate or adapt based on our situation, but generally though adaptations aren’t nearly as extreme as those needed for the individuals who run and contribute to BlindPhotography.org. A site developed to showcase the photography of visually-impaired artists, BlindPhotography.org houses a wealth of images taken by individuals who are all considered to be legally blind. Anyone who’s taken a photo before can attest that one’s sight is usually the most important sense when behind the camera, but these photographers have found ways to compensate for their visual impairments and create beautiful art through their lenses. Visit BlindPhotography.org to see their work, or visit their Frequently Asked Questions page to read the story of how one man with 20/200 vision creates his images and continues to indulge his passion for photography, despite his impairment – FAQ: How do Blind Photographers Know What They Are Shooting? [...]

]]> By: Evgania Mehler http://blog.blindphotographers.org/186/comment-page-1/#comment-426 Evgania Mehler Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:39:34 +0000 http://blog.blindphotographers.org/?p=186#comment-426 I was very impressed to see such a beautiful artistic performance. The photos are amazing! The funny thing is that I came across your site because I actually help people to improve their vision and to see better. However after seeing the photos I'm not sure you have any vision problems;) Anyway, if somebody is thinking about improving her or his conditions I have an audio book available in my program. You are more than welcome to visit my site and get an idea what is all about. www.Unleash-Your-Vision.com I absolutely agree that first you must see a picture in your mind... With love, Evgania I was very impressed to see such a beautiful artistic performance. The photos are amazing!
The funny thing is that I came across your site because I actually help people to improve their vision and to see better. However after seeing the photos I’m not sure you have any vision problems;)

Anyway, if somebody is thinking about improving her or his conditions I have an audio book available in my program.
You are more than welcome to visit my site and get an idea what is all about. http://www.Unleash-Your-Vision.com

I absolutely agree that first you must see a picture in your mind…

With love,
Evgania

]]> By: timobrien http://blog.blindphotographers.org/186/comment-page-1/#comment-70 timobrien Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:06:54 +0000 http://blog.blindphotographers.org/?p=186#comment-70 We certainly have been busy. There have been loads of updates in the discussion threads on flickr. Feel free to set up a profile and contribute! We certainly have been busy. There have been loads of updates in the discussion threads on flickr. Feel free to set up a profile and contribute!

]]> By: Kerry Pringle http://blog.blindphotographers.org/186/comment-page-1/#comment-69 Kerry Pringle Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:50:42 +0000 http://blog.blindphotographers.org/?p=186#comment-69 Hi Tim, It's been awhile since I've done anything, but back into getting Blindsided sorted out. Did a quick google search and it looks like you've been really busy! Compared to what was out there when I first started! It's great to see(or not...!) Kerry Hi Tim,

It’s been awhile since I’ve done anything, but back into getting Blindsided sorted out. Did a quick google search and it looks like you’ve been really busy! Compared to what was out there when I first started!

It’s great to see(or not…!)

Kerry

]]> By: lion42 http://blog.blindphotographers.org/186/comment-page-1/#comment-51 lion42 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:35:28 +0000 http://blog.blindphotographers.org/?p=186#comment-51 Hmm. I just saw this and I wonder who on earth asked that question. I don't remember. *laugh* oh well. Hmm. I just saw this and I wonder who on earth asked that question. I don’t remember. *laugh* oh well.

]]> By: timobrien http://blog.blindphotographers.org/186/comment-page-1/#comment-32 timobrien Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:04:21 +0000 http://blog.blindphotographers.org/?p=186#comment-32 @Henry Staub, you are welcome. I am glad you have found our site useful. @Henry Staub, you are welcome. I am glad you have found our site useful.

]]> By: timobrien http://blog.blindphotographers.org/186/comment-page-1/#comment-31 timobrien Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:03:20 +0000 http://blog.blindphotographers.org/?p=186#comment-31 Ian, thanks! Very nicely said. Ian, thanks! Very nicely said.

]]> By: timobrien http://blog.blindphotographers.org/186/comment-page-1/#comment-30 timobrien Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:02:12 +0000 http://blog.blindphotographers.org/?p=186#comment-30 you are welcome! Thank you for visiting and commenting on our site. you are welcome! Thank you for visiting and commenting on our site.

]]> By: daniesza http://blog.blindphotographers.org/186/comment-page-1/#comment-28 daniesza Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:21:41 +0000 http://blog.blindphotographers.org/?p=186#comment-28 Your explanation of how you are able to photograph is a lesson in life. To see what we think we see and focus on that, this is enough to give us an amazing picture of a reality that in effect we ourselves create. thank you for your insight. Your explanation of how you are able to photograph is a lesson in life. To see what we think we see and focus on that, this is enough to give us an amazing picture of a reality that in effect we ourselves create.
thank you for your insight.

]]> By: Ian http://blog.blindphotographers.org/186/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Ian Fri, 22 May 2009 17:48:23 +0000 http://blog.blindphotographers.org/?p=186#comment-22 I like your reply and it is spot on, for me I can see as far forward than any "Normal" sighted person, But I have No peripheral vision in my left eye and my right eye is Glass that is the reason why I'm reg blind. I used to play a lot of Crown green bowls and when new bowlers made a comment when I said that I couldn't see which bowl was nearest the Jack Quite often I would take my "Glass eye" out and say "Well take a look through this". We are All different. Ian I like your reply and it is spot on, for me I can see as far forward than any “Normal” sighted person, But I have No peripheral vision in my left eye and my right eye is Glass that is the reason why I’m reg blind.

I used to play a lot of Crown green bowls and when new bowlers made a comment when I said that I couldn’t see which bowl was nearest the Jack Quite often I would take my “Glass eye” out and say “Well take a look through this”.

We are All different.

Ian

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