my name is Wile E. Coyote.....Super Genius
What you won't find here is any consistent presentation of either subject or media. This is after all, a sketchbook. I prefer not to eat the same thing night after night, and as such, prefer not to dwell on the same photo genre or medium, be it film or digital. Sure, I may post the same thing for 3-5 days....and then...suddenly...something completely different and discontinuous. Sorry for the schizophrenia. But it will be more interesting this way. Trust me. I think. Or I hope.
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Welcome to my sketchbook!
You will see all sorts of things here. They will be the same, they will be different, they will be random.
The screen name is not meant to be a proclamation or assumption of incredible intellect. Instead, it is much more representative of the Warner Brothers cartoon character from which it was taken. Wile E Coyote was always full of ingenious ideas and inventions in the hopes it would help him catch his ‘dinner’ the infamous “Road Runner”. Countless times he would try only to be humbled again and again as the Road Runner outsmarts him. Just as the coyote was repeatedly humbled, so to am I, as I see all the wonderful photos in flickr. I choose not to focus on Wile E’s failure but rather his perseverance as I strive to continually improve my photography skills.
The Super G moniker was actually bestowed upon me years ago by coworkers as my ‘call sign’ in a virtual reality flight simulator and it obviously kind of stuck.
I really began photography seriously in architecture school, which probably explains all of the building shots clogging up my photostream! ;-) I was doing mainly black and white on a Chinon film SLR with some Pentax lenses. I even managed to turn my limited experience into a paying job as a student assistant to the darkroom. Later, I slipped into the digital world by way of my current point and shoot cameras – An Olympus C4000 4mp and a Fuji FinePix A600 6mp. While I love the ease of a point and shoot, I find them frustrating at the same time. But they still have excellent uses especially if you don't use the zoom. I primarily use a Nikon D80 DSLR. Straight out of the box it has to be one of the easiest cameras I've ever used - and that includes point and shoots. And there is lots of room for experimentation with this camera.
I have recently embarked on a return to my photographic roots by experimenting with self developed 35mm & Holga, Argus and Voigtlander Brilliant medium format BW film. The negatives will be developed by me and digitized with a Canoscan 8800f. Sometimes, I think I actually can't indulge in film as much as I'd like.....or maybe it's just I can't post them as quickly as I'd like.
Photography is so much more than great equipment though. It’s about seeing. Seeing what others don’t and capturing it. Capturing light in a jar. Easier said than done. But flickr has definitely helped me improve. I am now rarely without a camera. Everyday trips to places I’ve seen a million times now show me a completely new “layer” of information waiting to be captured. I walk around like a freak of nature saying things like “oooh! look at that shadow or pattern or reflection …..” and it’s not uncommon for me to salivate over the great early morning or late afternoon light. But it certainly makes for a more enjoyable day. And the scary part is that I no longer care when I hear a stranger nearby say, “hey, look at that guy. Why is he taking a picture of a crack in the wall?”
Those that visit my photostream will find quite the mixed bag of subjects. flickr is my sketchbook. My photos are very much about my daily life. What I see and where I am at the time. And that varies quite a bit. Sometimes, I swallow a photojournalism pill and everything is horrendously in ultra tack sharp focus for 24-48 hours. I also experiment , at which point you may be asking if it was more than just one pill that i took. So you will see the good the bad and the ugly with hopefully one or two you can stomach. I'd like to branch off into more portrait work. Anyone willing to model, please drop me an email. We certainly can exchange portfolio photos for posing.
I try to comment on other photos with more than a one-word response (but I’m guilty of that too!). I find that leaving a comment can also be a learning experience because you really have to study the photo and pull out what it was that got your attention in the first place.
If you're not passionate about life, how can you be passionate about photography?
“It would be mistaken to suppose that any of the best photography is come at by intellection; it is like all art, essentially the result of an intuitive process, drawing on all that the artist is rather than on anything he thinks, far less theorizes about.” --Helen Levitt
"For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, or a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life." --Alfred D. Souza
"I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it." -- Pablo Picasso
My portraits [photos] are more about me than they are about the people I photograph. -- Richard Avedon
A great photographer should “fully express what one feels in the deepest sense about what is being photographed” “When I’m ready to make a photograph, I see in my minds eye something that is not literally there in the true meaning of the word. I’m interested in something that is built up from within rather than just extracted from without.” --Ansel Adams
Great photography is about depth of feeling, not depth of field.
--Peter Adams
a few quotes from Harry Callahan
"I wish more people felt that photography was an adventure the same as life itself and felt that their individual feelings were worth expressing. To me, that makes photography more exciting."
Harry had three main subjects throughout his career: buildings, nature, people. In talking about keeping those subjects so long he had this to say,
"I just had the feeling that I wanted to go back to the same ideas, knowing that they would be different, yet still the same."
He also had many tips for future photographers.
"The mystery is not in the technique; it’s in each of us."
"To be a photographer, one must photograph. No amount of book learning, no checklist of seminars attended, can substitute for the simple act of making pictures."
"I do believe strongly in photography and hope by following it intuitively, that when the photographs are looked at, they will touch the spirit in people."
"Experience is the best teacher of all. And for that, there are no guarantees that one will become an artist. Only the journey matters."
I believe Harry Callahan was very wise. His work speaks for itself and serves as an inspiration to many. My journey begins here.
"Work like you don't need the money,
Love like you've never been hurt,
And dance like no one's watching.
Time waits for no one." --Crystal Boyd
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I have been here countless times.. Searching for the right words, always searching for the right words Tim, what you have given me in sense is inexplicable. Without you I don't think I would have ever know Francesca, the biggest inspiration, the biggest drive I have. The camera, I knew, but learned more because… Read more
I have been here countless times.. Searching for the right words, always searching for the right words Tim, what you have given me in sense is inexplicable. Without you I don't think I would have ever know Francesca, the biggest inspiration, the biggest drive I have. The camera, I knew, but learned more because of you You have a vision, and a unexplainable gift of not only teaching, but of showing. I don't think I know any other person who has inspired me as much as you have. I enjoy seeing what you produce either through film or digital photography. Always some interesting tale to tell, and something to learn or to show. Your street photography candid and engaging, your self portraits a portal to your soul. You encouraged my strength, you compelled my success, you never doubted who I was and you were always courageous enough to treat me like a woman. You are gift in a big world, and gifted beyond my words Thank you! This is one of my favourite streams, and it's fun to venture through and see time after time
Read lessWell I have never wrote one of these before so please bear with me. Tim (Super G) has without a doubt been one of my greatest influences since I started using flickr a little over a year ago. If you look at his work, you will find that he is extremely attentive to detail. His photos are raw and visceral: They evoke… Read more
Well I have never wrote one of these before so please bear with me. Tim (Super G) has without a doubt been one of my greatest influences since I started using flickr a little over a year ago. If you look at his work, you will find that he is extremely attentive to detail. His photos are raw and visceral: They evoke emotion regardless of the subject matter. In addition, I always enjoy reading his titles/descriptions. They encourage me to dig deeper into his images and uncover meanings that I may have not picked up on at first glance. Now aside from Tim's work, I must also add that he has been a beyond wonderful flickr friend to me. I genuinely look forward to his comments because I know he will provide me with honest, valuable criticism each time. He takes his time to analyze and understand my work and that means more to me than words can say. His encouragement is intoxicating. It drives me and pushes me to continue creating images. I guess what I'm trying to say is, Tim is definitely a rare find here on flickr: he's a great photographer, mentor and friend. Who could ask for more?
Read lessTim is a so crazy and so excellent photographer ;), and is for that if his shot are unique and give me so many positive and exciting sensation!! Tim is also a brave man, in many shot he can sneak into an abandoned house and take special shot of them!! He give also so many advices!!! I estimate you!!! Hurray Tim!!!!
The man with the tags... I can't remember when I first came across Tim's work but it was early days in my photography journey, since when he's always been there - a mentor and an inspiration. I admire his insights, the humour and the curiosity that drives him to stretch the boundaries. Robert Browning said "A ma… Read more
The man with the tags... I can't remember when I first came across Tim's work but it was early days in my photography journey, since when he's always been there - a mentor and an inspiration. I admire his insights, the humour and the curiosity that drives him to stretch the boundaries. Robert Browning said "A man's reach should exceed his grasp or what's a heaven for?" It strikes me that Tim appreciates this completely as he seems to be most comfortable seeking out new horizons and discovering new possibilities. And the product of his curiosity is a unique portfolio of wonderful photographs... ...And the best tags ever!
Read lessi'd say i value this guy's opinion more than just about anyone else's. with his honest and caring nature, tim is more than a good contact: he's a great friend. tim's work is unique: his curiosity and intelligence and creativity shine through each and every one of his images. he makes the ordinary extraordinary, and the… Read more
i'd say i value this guy's opinion more than just about anyone else's. with his honest and caring nature, tim is more than a good contact: he's a great friend. tim's work is unique: his curiosity and intelligence and creativity shine through each and every one of his images. he makes the ordinary extraordinary, and the simple intricate. i could go on and on and on... suffice it to say he knows that for relaxing times, make it suntory time.
Read lessTim ( Super G) was one of the first people I got to know on flickr, and his comments and ideas have helped me develop as a photographer. He is a suberb photographer with an eye toward almost cinematic shots. All his work has more going on than what there seems to be at first glance; there is a story in every one. Tim i… Read more
Tim ( Super G) was one of the first people I got to know on flickr, and his comments and ideas have helped me develop as a photographer. He is a suberb photographer with an eye toward almost cinematic shots. All his work has more going on than what there seems to be at first glance; there is a story in every one. Tim is a photographer who contastly pushes boundries, and stretches his skills. Whether its investigating abandoned sites, exploring the details of buildings, self-portraiture, or street photography that he's shooting, this is a flickrstream you will love and learn from too.
Read lessI make all the words of your previous testimonials mine and want to add just one more thing: your work never gets boring Tim. It's always exciting. Actually I just can complain about how addictive it is.. LOL, it's really hard to come to your stream quickly in and out.. you may come in, but never so quick find the way… Read more
I make all the words of your previous testimonials mine and want to add just one more thing: your work never gets boring Tim. It's always exciting. Actually I just can complain about how addictive it is.. LOL, it's really hard to come to your stream quickly in and out.. you may come in, but never so quick find the way out without finding huge amounts of outstanding work. So be prepared! Excellence, versatility and consistency, these three words really do apply to you my friend! Thank you!
Read lessI could totally repeat the previous testimonials for this guy! But ok I'll try to be original...from what I see and read of him here on flickr and what's obvious from a few clicks through his photostream, he is just a great personality and a great photographer, plain and simple. Thoughtful, sensitive, witty, humorous… Read more
I could totally repeat the previous testimonials for this guy! But ok I'll try to be original...from what I see and read of him here on flickr and what's obvious from a few clicks through his photostream, he is just a great personality and a great photographer, plain and simple. Thoughtful, sensitive, witty, humorous - yep, that's him. What a nice contact you are Tim, really do appreciate ya and enjoy your artful eyes!
Read lesstim is a gem. a rare one. he has an incredibly fantastic eye that captures everydayness, street photography and landspace in such a way that one cannot help but see it as soulful art. check out his stream for poignant, funny, abstract and aesthetic images, titles and tags. he's freaking amazing as a friend too! did… Read more
tim is a gem. a rare one. he has an incredibly fantastic eye that captures everydayness, street photography and landspace in such a way that one cannot help but see it as soulful art. check out his stream for poignant, funny, abstract and aesthetic images, titles and tags. he's freaking amazing as a friend too! did i mention he's a gem?
Read lessSuper G has a great eye and what I love more in his work as photographer is the capacity to find a second soul for the subject of his photo; an object, a building, or whatever he see, showing you a different view, a different side to consider it. Imagination or simply a description of a new dimension??..he can! Ok I st… Read more
Super G has a great eye and what I love more in his work as photographer is the capacity to find a second soul for the subject of his photo; an object, a building, or whatever he see, showing you a different view, a different side to consider it. Imagination or simply a description of a new dimension??..he can! Ok I stop here 'cause I dont want SuperG to "kid yourself".. :)!! Keep up the good work dear flickfriend, hope to grab somenthing..and thanks for beeing a constance presence to my stream!
Read lessI've had Tim in my contacts ever since I had Flickr, and i've appriciated all of his comments on my photos, I value his oppinion greatly! He is an amazing photographer, and every single one of his photos impresses me. Keep up the good work! :)
I grew enthusiastic about this stream when Super G featured his 'mystery' series. That got me on the edge of the seat trying to figure out the 'mystery'. I enjoyed the exercise he proposed to the viewer by unveiling the series in the reverse order that the pictures were taken. I found it exciting and challenging and pa… Read more
I grew enthusiastic about this stream when Super G featured his 'mystery' series. That got me on the edge of the seat trying to figure out the 'mystery'. I enjoyed the exercise he proposed to the viewer by unveiling the series in the reverse order that the pictures were taken. I found it exciting and challenging and paraphrasing Super G it challenged the visual vocabulary. The series featured colours, angles, lightning, perspectives, framing, textures and more. a true masterpiece of the display creativity . In addition to his photographic aptitudes, he is an accomplished photo critic performing unmatched, in depth, first-rate analysis.
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