tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471682564764584057.post1792092571496813030..comments2023-05-29T09:11:40.547-04:00Comments on Classical Photography: Try to exhaust your photographerJess Isaiah Levinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07037913907655451813noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471682564764584057.post-30877667026691921632014-11-13T09:16:11.887-05:002014-11-13T09:16:11.887-05:00This is so sweet of you to say, and I'm gratif...This is so sweet of you to say, and I'm gratified that you feel that way after the passage of some years! All the best to you both!Jess Isaiah Levinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037913907655451813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471682564764584057.post-32326183232540978902014-11-13T08:26:23.427-05:002014-11-13T08:26:23.427-05:00Jess took my wedding photos and his work was incre...Jess took my wedding photos and his work was incredibly magical. The poses he caught (he seemed invisible during the whole event) before and after the videographer was recording were highly artistic, intimate and beautiful moments that I will cherish for my entire life. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101500916547854762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471682564764584057.post-71899529879338530182014-11-11T12:04:58.870-05:002014-11-11T12:04:58.870-05:00Then I guess my e-book "Ziva and my Feet"...Then I guess my e-book "Ziva and my Feet" should be subtitled "The Compleat Canine and Foot Fotographer".Jess Isaiah Levinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037913907655451813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471682564764584057.post-83431033916526046222014-11-11T11:49:11.128-05:002014-11-11T11:49:11.128-05:00Yes...it is possible that if your foot were in the...Yes...it is possible that if your foot were in the video then I would've enjoyed a more complete package...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471682564764584057.post-51981522628836099812014-11-11T11:13:47.111-05:002014-11-11T11:13:47.111-05:00I'm chuckling at your foot fetishist humor, bu...I'm chuckling at your foot fetishist humor, but you've made a serious point that I appreciate. When I photographed a lot of weddings, I tried to explain to people why I felt that still photos could have an impact that video generally doesn't (though of course there can be great video too). I try to catch peak moments. As the quality of video improves, the idea of a "frame grab" becomes more and more appealing (just choose the "best" moment), but even then, there's a difference between positioning and adjusting a camera for a video sequence, and moving oneself about and setting the camera with the goal in mind of approaching one perfect shot. The perfect never happens (for me), but the look and impact of a fine sports or wildlife photo can be beyond what I would manage to extract from a video. In other words, it comes down to a way of seeing, I guess.Jess Isaiah Levinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037913907655451813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471682564764584057.post-87113904299467501872014-11-11T07:42:36.983-05:002014-11-11T07:42:36.983-05:00I'm glad you shared the video because when I w...I'm glad you shared the video because when I watched the video, I realized something. In the video, I saw only a mutt that I would normally overlook. It is truly through your photos and words that the magic of Ziva appears to me. You should write a book (with pictures included in the book). Since the title, "Marley and Me" is already taken, how about "Ziva and my Feet?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471682564764584057.post-29642742541909379232014-11-10T12:45:13.089-05:002014-11-10T12:45:13.089-05:00The video is now here in the blog, though not in h...The video is now here in the blog, though not in high-def. :<)Jess Isaiah Levinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037913907655451813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471682564764584057.post-20980915643796836012014-11-10T12:04:08.463-05:002014-11-10T12:04:08.463-05:00Maybe. She's adept at using certain percussio...Maybe. She's adept at using certain percussion instruments, such as tapping her feet, but also vocalizes on occasion. Sometimes she purrs. It's not produced in the same way as a cat's purr, but sounds somewhat similar.Jess Isaiah Levinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037913907655451813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471682564764584057.post-26748179106415460922014-11-10T11:41:11.250-05:002014-11-10T11:41:11.250-05:00Maybe she prefers percussion instruments?Maybe she prefers percussion instruments?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471682564764584057.post-67721908669779537992014-11-10T11:32:24.999-05:002014-11-10T11:32:24.999-05:00My feet smell sweet and delightful, I'm sure. ...My feet smell sweet and delightful, I'm sure. LMAOJess Isaiah Levinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037913907655451813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471682564764584057.post-63881317068516258752014-11-10T11:31:13.931-05:002014-11-10T11:31:13.931-05:00I'll have to see about putting it on YouTube a...I'll have to see about putting it on YouTube and linking/embedding here.Jess Isaiah Levinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037913907655451813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471682564764584057.post-1871800793805909022014-11-10T11:30:20.212-05:002014-11-10T11:30:20.212-05:00Yes. She is interested, but doesn't seem to w...Yes. She is interested, but doesn't seem to want to get too close. As sensitive as her ears are, I can't say I blame her.Jess Isaiah Levinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037913907655451813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471682564764584057.post-30843248953694987862014-11-10T11:19:40.787-05:002014-11-10T11:19:40.787-05:00I'm not surprised she moved closely to your fe...I'm not surprised she moved closely to your feet - dogs enjoy strong smells;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471682564764584057.post-45117384567717671512014-11-10T10:21:39.732-05:002014-11-10T10:21:39.732-05:00No fair - we don't get to see the video of Ziv...No fair - we don't get to see the video of Ziva catching the pine cone?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471682564764584057.post-22904892336200368042014-11-10T08:45:33.234-05:002014-11-10T08:45:33.234-05:00Has Ziva listened/watched you practice your violin...Has Ziva listened/watched you practice your violin? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471682564764584057.post-69558986012862544362014-11-10T08:06:49.719-05:002014-11-10T08:06:49.719-05:00From the satirical news source, The Onion (hope yo...From the satirical news source, The Onion (hope you have your funny pants on):<br /><br />Animal shelters across the country are filled with dogs, cats, and other animals that need homes, though bringing a pet into your family can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. Here are some tips for finding the perfect pet and making sure its transition into your home goes as smoothly as possible:<br />•Most dogs require a certain amount of regular exercise, so just go with a cat.<br />•Owning a turtle combines the thrill of staring at a rock with the fun of cleaning a reptile.<br />•You may be asked to provide a reference, so it’s a smart idea to remain on good terms with any dogs you may have met in the past.<br />•Don’t forget about exotic pets. Your new best friend might be a chinchilla, iguana, or blood fluke.<br />•Remember that pet adoption is a perfectly acceptable option for couples who are unable to conceive a pet naturally.<br />•Adjusting to a brand-new owner can be stressful for animals. Move into the shelter for a few weeks prior to taking your pet home so it can get used to you.<br /><br />http://www.theonion.com/articles/pet-adoption-tips,37399/?utm_source=The+Onion&utm_campaign=741268261c-The_Onion_Newsletter_Daily_Template&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6a8b5ad20e-741268261c-16737741 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471682564764584057.post-57823831150509829112014-11-10T07:40:32.955-05:002014-11-10T07:40:32.955-05:00It's nice to be appreciated by one's famil...It's nice to be appreciated by one's family, including a special pet. I also appreciate hearing from my viewers and readers, so thank you for your comment!Jess Isaiah Levinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037913907655451813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471682564764584057.post-77588148809247010582014-11-10T07:26:13.818-05:002014-11-10T07:26:13.818-05:00Oh, she looks completely enchanted with you!! She...Oh, she looks completely enchanted with you!! She reminds me of a child who cannot get enough out of life and hates to sleep but will do so when it is time. Great "throne on throne" shot. Natural art is the best, IMO. Great shots of Ziva in action - thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com