hally
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Re: Blind Photography
I like it! The different size tubular "thingies" are how you tell which keys are which I take it?
The topic caught my eye as I have a dear friend who is totally blind. It amazes me the things he can do with the computer, he does third level phone tech support for a VOIP company working out of his house. He doesn't take pictures though. |
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M A R K
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Your blind? Im sorry im lost.
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kidpics
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said by Wyattx17  :That's amazing. Here is a youtube video on some awesome new technology for the blind. Seeing with your tongue! Wow! That was amazing!!!! |
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Maccawolf
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Holy Toledo Batman!
Better picture than I've taken in years! I'm in awe of your talent sir!
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jaykaykay
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My goodness. Had you not said anything about being blind, I still would have liked the image, particularly the position that the camera was held to take it. The angle is quite unique and the detail is spot on. One can easily read the writing on the plastic ties present. The colors and everything are just right. I do hope that you take more shots. You can do nothing but improve, starting from a pretty good spot. Some seeing eyed folks, myself included, would be delighted to get a shot this good.
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alphapointe
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EASTMAN KODAK Z740 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
6.3mm 1/60th F2.8 ISO80
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Sefirato
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| These really look great for a blind photographer to take! Nice hands (pun intended!) 
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jopfef
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I am blown away by the texture in the picture of the keys! Well done!!!
And I think the picture you took of your hand on the clock is a hoot -- it's not even a Braille clock -- LOL!!!  
(Keep up the great work! I'm just a tad bit down the road from you, and am glad to know that there is someone else here in the land of the Mighty Mo who is trying out new things!!!)
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alphapointe
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EASTMAN KODAK Z740 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
12.4mm 1/30th F3.2 ISO140
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EASTMAN KODAK Z740 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
6.3mm 1/45th F2.8 ISO80
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EASTMAN KODAK Z740 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
6.3mm 1/15th F2.8 ISO140
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In case it isn't obvious, macro shots are easiest for me, as I can find the subject with one hand and shoot with the other.
EDIT: I screwed it up, in case you were wondering, the braille reads "hear sherri" and should read "dear sherri". My fingers slipped.
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altermatt
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| said by alphapointe : I screwed it up, in case you were wondering, the braille reads "hear sherri" and should read "dear sherri". My fingers slipped. Luckily, the photography was still good, which is all we care about here . Once again, really enjoying this thread.
I'm especially interested in s bassaw's post about the New York city club for blind photographers; how interesting! Would like a link for that to pass along. And I wonder if they have such clubs elsewhere as well.
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Cody
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Awesome job man! I was at the local used book store at my old house last summer and there was a blind man there doing a little demonstration of how the braille typewriters work. He wrote my name and my girlfriend's name out for us. There was something like seven keys on there for the whole alphabet (which I'm sure you're familiar with). I learned about the different spaces and how they form letters, it was pretty neat! |
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aefstoggaflm
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Awesome, keep up the good work. |
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alphapointe
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EASTMAN KODAK Z740 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
6.3mm 1/60th F2.8 ISO140
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poppster
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said by Edit This :I find this absolutely amazing. Keep this up and you'll be No. 1 on Digg. Congrats on a great image. I admire your positive attitude and creative mind. I too admire you, I hardly ever post in these parts, and I find this to be completely awesome! Never lose your courage!
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Elcabong
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You should be commended, sir, for your exceptional work and you ability to put barriers aside and give us all a lesson in overcoming anything. |
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Nezmo
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My throw away percentage is above 70% and I am fully sighted. Well done and I too commend your positive attitude. Thanks for posting.
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LaurieE
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| Fantastic! I work with the hearing impaired but I also work with a deaf / blind boy now and then too. He's has many challenges ahead of him and it's great to see someone like you beating the odds!
My best friend in grade school and Middle school was totally blind. She was the March of Dimes poster child in 1976 I believe...She played piano, skied, sang like an angel...and last I heard she had a doctorate in music from B.Y.U...All things are possible with faith and strength of spirit...Your proof of that! Thanks for showing it to me again!
Laurie |
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hally
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Long Beach, NY | Those are both incredibly good. It's interesting to see the Brailler, I have never seen one before. |
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Dersgniw
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Great post Alphapointe. Very nice images! |
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DrewCapu
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I think this clock picture is especially impressive. Shooting left-handed is hard enough when you can see what you're shooting.
Your pictures are a lot better than the ones in that Unique Photoblog thread |
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