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So while watching the Macrumourslive feed from Macworld they got hacked. I was scared so I hide in my iPhone until it was all over.
 
Haha. I just open them wide. Can't you do that? :)
 
Yv said:
I am wondering if Pete realises that there are women that would kill to have eyes that big! I bet he can do 'puppy dog' really well! :lol: :thumbs:
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He can!! :D Loving it so far Pete, last one made me giggle lots.
 
I bet you are hiding a big cheesy grin under there and you just don't want us to see it! ;) So much for being a villain....
 
Its really not cold under there and I wasn't smiling :p
 
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Today has been one of those days. I finally finished my part of the HDR guide book. It was a weight off. Tomorrow I can just do whatever and enjoy it. Annoyingly the day was somewhat spoilt by the petty forum bitching over HDR. That same nonsense day in day out. It really gets to me. I've spent 3 to 4 months writing this huge book, putting as much as I can think of into it and there is a part of me that thinks its just going to bring more trouble my way.

I got tired of all the fighting in web design. I was a strong believer in CSS and adhering to W3C standards. Annoyingly the majority of the web aren't. Its hard work trying to convince people and spending your time fighting with them day in day out on forums really gets me down. I enjoyed a break from that with photography. However it seems that I've now found the most controversial aspect of modern day photography and put myself right in the thick of it.

Most days its fine. I can take the heat and dish it out. Annoyingly today has been stressful. I've been trying to get this last chapter done for a while and its been hard. I firmly believe in what I'm doing and the merits of HDR, but its just very hard trying to get it to work on some subjects. I needed it work to show people just what can be done. As George McFly used to say "If you put your mind to it you can accomplish anything." I knew it would work and it does. I'm glad the chapter is in the book. Its just when you're trying to write and also fight with people online its stressful and depressing. "What am I doing? I can't do this? Jesus christ this is impossible." Its like dominoes. It only takes one little thing and a chain reaction starts. Only takes one little thing for me to get very depressed at the wrong time. I'm left fighting that, fighting deadlines and fighting with people.

At the end of the day the book is going to be fantastic. For now I can literally wash my hands of it until the editing process kicks in. Its been a tough day. This entry nearly wasn't to be. I was ready to throw in the towel. "Fk it. I'm really not in the mood for photos." Must thank my friends who helped me get back on track :)
 
i think the image displays your mood well Pete and i am really glad we managed to talk you into doing it :)

keep it up

and remember dont let the little things get you down and that even the big things break down into little things :)
 
Nice tats, Pete.

But hold up. And big yourself up. Magnificent effort. I seem to remember a post from you a while ago when you were just starting the HDR book and the publisher knocked you back. So, you've beaten that one for a start.

I haven't seen the forum bitching about HDR today (if its on here - not bothered anyway - it goes on). Carry on taking the heat and dishing it out for all its worth.

I look forward to the book. Enjoy the freedom that the completion of a big piece of work brings - I know how it feels. Just enjoy.

MV
 
Toothie said:
i think the image displays your mood well Pete and i am really glad we managed to talk you into doing it :)

keep it up

and remember dont let the little things get you down and that even the big things break down into little things :)
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Thanks, really I mean it :)

mobilevirgin said:
Nice tats, Pete.

But hold up. And big yourself up. Magnificent effort. I seem to remember a post from you a while ago when you were just starting the HDR book and the publisher knocked you back. So, you've beaten that one for a start.

I haven't seen the forum bitching about HDR today (if its on here - not bothered anyway - it goes on). Carry on taking the heat and dishing it out for all its worth.

I look forward to the book. Enjoy the freedom that the completion of a big piece of work brings - I know how it feels. Just enjoy.

MV
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I was approached nearly a year ago, started work but ultimately I'm not *that* good a writer. Which is fine. I'm a photographer. Sure it would be nice to done it all on my own but the guy I've been working with is fantastic and has been really helpful with the whole thing. I couldn't have done it without him and now here we are.
 
Pete, I have to agree with Toothie and mobilevirgin... Stick with your convictions and after completing such a massive task just chill, take a step back and appreciate what you've accomplished. I for one take a look at your HDR work all the time and reference your guide on vanilladays to help with my own work. HDR will always have its doubters but I believe your work in this area stands on the shoulders of most of the other stuff I've seen on the net. (Num #1 on google.co.uk). Buying a book written by someone I've known for quite a while and personally knowing a pioneer as far as I'm concerned in this field of photography I'm chuffed for you. Well Done !! :)
 
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Back to the photo. :)

Sorry to read of the reasons for posting this photo Pete but I have to say it's quite a powerful image of your struggle to be understood in the field that you have chosen.
Not exactly fluffy kittens or cheerleaders today eh.
 
That's a great photo Pete, really gets the mood across. Didn't see the "personal attack" posts but I'm sure you won't let them get to you. I did see the "argument" thread about HDR yesterday, what a mountain out of a molehill that was. Didn't think that would get to you but just goes to show that the strongest of us have their dark moments. Here's to a better day today! :thumbs:
 
The fact about the whole bitching about HDR, it doesn't half annoy me.
There is no point to it whatsoever!
Don't let it get you down mate.
Revel in the idea that the people who try and act so big and tough and shout at everyone on the internet with their OH SO POWERFUL keyboard, wouldn't dare say it to anyone's face ;)
 
well done pete, dont let it get you down.

to be fair, if you like hdr keep doing it, and perhaps if the arguments over it get you down, just make the one comment in the thread and leave it at that. everyone has likes and dislikes, and HDR seems to be the marmite of the photography world.

good luck and keep going, you will be surprised how many people will be watching this with interest in you as a person
 
Wow, I've seen a few of these portraits up on yer flickr, I love all of them, particularly the very first.

But with 365.06.080109, :thumbs:

Arguments and bitching. :| It's everywhere, no matter how much we try to avoid or how level or reasonable we try to be, sometimes we will find ourselves slap dab in the middle of it and it will never change.

Arguments and fights can erode my soul, especially when trying to 'debate' or 'discuss' elements that seem to be alien to the other parties.
Regardless of benefit, reason and logic can be less effective when fear of the unknown is concerned.
There also seems to be a lot more blind prejudice currently, especially with new technologies and technique.
It's seemingly difficult for some to allow a difference of belief, thought, method or practice.
Hard opinions and pride are built on unstable foundations or an absence of knowledge, it appears to be the primary resort for those who can't appreciate anything outside the realms of their own appreciation, aspiring to adopt expert opinions on topics that they don't fully understand or comprehend, demanding that these opinions be heard, respected and ultimately believe will make a difference or cause change for the 'better'.

It can be infuriating, exhausting and over powering.

Ah, so be it.

You do what you've always done mate, pick yourself up, dust yourself off, check that the gear still works, throw yourself back into the mix and continue to create. Were right behind ya! :thumbs:
 
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I'll do a better reply later but I just wanted to say thanks :) *random man hugs!*
 
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