Gustav’s Blog Debut
Gustav here…
As Rob mentioned, up here in the Northeast, it’s been a difficult summer for photography. Between the rain and gas prices, getting into the field, especially farther afield, has been a real challenge. Of course one doesn’t necessarily have to get into the truck or car to find nature. Especially here in Vermont, nature is right outside the door. Mornings are growing cool, almost frosty. Time to prowl for those dewy insects and webs in the meadow.
Monarch Chrysalis Jewel Stage with Dew
Canon EOS -1D Mark II N with Nikon Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4 lens and 52.5mm extension
1/6 second at f/32, ISO 100
Novoflex single axis focusing rail
Gitzo G2220 tripod, Bogen 3047 head, cable release, mirror lock-up
The time I have not spent running the roads, I’ve invested in my exhibits instead and I’m delighted to report that it’s paid off. I have often been asked, at presentations, at exhibits, and in emails, how one gets away with making a living in nature photography. Yes, I’m certainly getting away with something that keeps me looking over my shoulder (now going on 25 years) for someone to grab me by the scruff of my neck and plunk me down on an assembly line (done that) or at the head of a classroom (done that) or in an office cubicle (haven’t done that but have seen several episodes of “The Office” on TV) or in some other sort of employment generally considered by society as a “real job”. I’m 54 now and generally unemployable. I believe I could no more apply for a job than I could consider enlisting in the marines. Thus, part of my answer to the question of how I get away with this is, I have no choice. That’s a good thing.
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