Blind Photography in Digital Imaging http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r17693728 en Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:01:55 EDT Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:01:55 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18001509 lonnyb : I'm impressed! Don't grow weary in doing good.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18001509 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:36:10 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17930452 alphapointe : I have put all of my pictures in a gallery here. Thanks for the help in setting it up.

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Thanks for the help, guys.
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As for setting up a gallery here on D S L reports, you'll be limited to 4 images per gallery unless you pay.

Your other option would be to set up your blog page, like blogger.com or wordpress.com. Either one is fairly simple, you're page is already made so all you have to do is log on and make new posts.

Once you make a page there, you could ask people to visit your gallery and they can post there - the downside is it will get less, whats the word, views than if your images were on this site (dslreports.com).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17927907 Fri, 02 Mar 2007 01:18:57 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17927799 alphapointe : (Per an IM request by a user, and that user's help in finding software compatible with JAWS to do it (thanks), I am uploading at 800x600)

(Can someone tell me how to start a gallery here so I don't make this thread (too much) longer? )

I like the idea of catching motion with a slow shutter speed, and a friend at work gave me the idea to have the shutter open while shining a laser pointer around the wall.

I'm open to suggestions of other things to try as well.

By the way, to focus, I turned on the lights, let the camera focus and give me the double-beep, then I changed the focus switch to manual so the camera wouldn't focus-hunt once the lights were off.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17927799 Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:39:18 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17926357 alphapointe : Since I posted a picture of my quarter jar dumped out on the counter, I thought I should post the pictures of the state quarter book. Every other week or so, Aaron comes over and goes through my change jar with me and puts the quarters in the book.
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said by Jodokast96 See Profile :

Completely off topic here, but I just read your sig. Maybe it's just me, but I find it totally hilarious!
Shamelessly stolen from someone else (I forget who), but I like electronics.
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My buddy Aaron just left after getting his daily Linux lessons and helping me compose some interesting shots...

It's Time...
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To count the money...
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Cook the food...
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And drink some water...
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(I had help with this one...)

Aaron told me he is as impressed as you all, he says "I can't take a clear picture of an empty field on a sunny with a disposable camera, and I have 20/20 vision!"

(I should show you all how I shoot left-handed...)
[ATT=4]
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17924862 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 16:26:03 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17921715 DreamWraith : from this end, it just looks a bit out of focus. there isnt any motion issues in that one. double check your focus ring.

Autofocus isn't perfect, as I myself am learning quickly.

(not sure if there is anything you can feel on the lense or not to know where it is. if not, perhaps someone here with nikon could be of help.)

That would be my guess, to double check the focus.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17921715 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 04:51:44 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17921686 alphapointe : We've got storms here, so I decided to try one of the manual modes and try to get some lightning pictures. My friend Aaron said that this was the best one, but he says it's fuzzy. I hung my laptop bag on the camera tripod and had the camera in Shutter priority mode with a 15 second shutter speed. Any idea why it might be fuzzy?
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said by alphapointe See Profile :

Pizza
alpha,

Did you eat that pizza? there is a curly black hair on it. ;-)

Also, in one of the other forums here we put a short description of the images we post in the captions of the uploaded images. This helps those using reading software to understand what the image is. Maybe if we did that in here we could help get more people with limited or no sight get more involved in photography?
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it seems there is a bit of motion blur. i would suggest a couple things. you already said you were using a tripod, so good there. Is it a light tripod though? if so, maybe weigh it down a bit. I know my cheapy tripod i use for my video camera has a hook in the middle i can hang a bag with weight in it from. That might help the motion a bit.

The other thing to try, and I am not sure if the D50 has this capability or not, maybe someone else here familiar with nikon can answer to this. But on my k10d it has a "2 second self timer" mode that basically pulls up the mirror two seconds before the shutter triggers, to prevent vibrations caused by the mirror pulling up right before the exposure.

Anyways, great shots, I imagine they will only get better.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17921506 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:13:04 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17921009 Gooiool : Great shot better than most of us here ... And I really mean that !!!!
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17919646 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:12:31 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17919340 DreamWraith : i think you are off to a great start, even if these are in auto mode. few more months, and you will probably be shocking us all in manual mode :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17919340 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:27:09 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17919204 alphapointe : As mentioned Here, a friend of mine who is moving overseas gave me his Nikon D50 and accessories. I've been messing around with it after listening to the PDF and trying to make heads or tails out of it.

What do you think?
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17919204 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:06:03 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17917541 jaykaykay : I am forever impressed by your terrific abilities.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17917541 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:13:09 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17917074 ChrisJT : Keep up the great work!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17917074 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:53:51 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17917048 alphapointe : Two I took at work last night.
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It doesn't work right.
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A friend of mine cropped this one for me, as I caught some cables on the workbench, and they were REALLY out of focus.
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said by alphapointe See Profile :

said by AzzKicker See Profile :

Tell your friend to show his son the proper way to hold a gun. If he can't hold it properly, he's too young to use it. Thats not to be mean, just because I've witnessed what can happen to a little boy who doesn't hold a shotgun correctly.
No one has told me how he's holding it, and Steve isn't here tonight. What's the problem? Are his arms too short?
His little hands are only 3" apart and are both on the action of the shotgun instead of the stock. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17875143 Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:04:19 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17871433 alphapointe :
said by Jtmo See Profile :

You should go quail hunting with VP Cheney, at least you hit the target...
All subjects were within frame.
Looks cold....
LOL!

It was about 50 degrees. VERY muddy.
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said by AzzKicker See Profile :

Tell your friend to show his son the proper way to hold a gun. If he can't hold it properly, he's too young to use it. Thats not to be mean, just because I've witnessed what can happen to a little boy who doesn't hold a shotgun correctly.
No one has told me how he's holding it, and Steve isn't here tonight. What's the problem? Are his arms too short?
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All subjects were within frame.
Looks cold....]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17871370 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 23:23:03 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17865371 alphapointe : Went shooting with a friend and his son yesterday.

I took a few pictures of them shooting. There was no one to man the camera while I took my turn, but Steve said I managed to actually hit one of the clay targets!
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A mirror produces a reflected, backwards image, but your full name is visible in your name tag, backwards.

You catured a good flash shot of the tree limbs in snow. Nice clock picture, perfect alingment.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17865085 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:34:30 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17865044 Rash : I have been meaning to reply to this topic since it started and am just now getting around to it. I thank you for the insight into your life and perspective alphapoint. I like your photos and think they rival my own in many ways. You have a real talent that brings me back to this thread waiting for new photos from you. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17865044 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:25:24 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17864157 alphapointe : Member of the NFB.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17864157 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:44:43 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17855713 anon : My last post didn't come out So I hope this doesn't repeat.

alphapointe, I am just curious, are you a member of the MCB or NFB or any groups like such? Great photos keep up the good work.

Timmn,
Not to bring the subject off topic, However the person your working with may benefit from GwMicro window-eyes its a bit easier to navigate and learn than jaws. Not that its not a great program, Jaws tends to be a touch more on the complicated side.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17855713 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 15:17:15 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17849426 alphapointe : I just ordered a new camera. The Kodak Z710.

»www.amazon.com/Kodak-EasyShare-D···&s=photo

Appears to have the same feature set as my current camera (Z740), but is 7.1 mp instead of 5.

We'll see how it does.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17848589 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 23:48:06 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17848471 alphapointe : The camera has a dial that you move to change settings. I remember how many clicks which way for each setting. It has a small indicator bump that, if it is horizontal, means the camera is in "general shooting" mode.

Here is a picture of another one of my clocks. This one is weight driven and completely open. (I have to be careful feeling it, or I'll touch the gears and screw it up.)

It's snowing here, so I'm going to try to get some pictures on my way to work.
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I collect clocks, so I may try for some more of them.
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What seems to be the the most interesting thing in your apartment from your perspective?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17842303 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 01:16:37 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17832690 pog : Found it... a movie that fits with this theme: Proof (1991) »us.imdb.com/title/tt0102721/
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Interesting choice of posts ;)

Keys were the best shot.
Clock had the ceiling in the background. Try taking it down and placing it against a textured surface, maybe a nice sheet over a wall or something.
All 3 shots are just a hair too high, try just a little lower, just a reference for you.
You're doing great. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17832295 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:14:47 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17832089 jaykaykay : I am still totally blown away, even more so now that I see that this thread continued on and I hadn't seen it again till now. I would like to do as well were I not be able to see. It's hard enough with 2 medium good, albeit, old eyes.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17832089 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:44:06 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17761771 lecroix : You are an inspiration and your work is a blessing for the rest of us to wonder at.

Thank You.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17761771 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 01:22:09 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17759044 bassman442 : Nice DOF! You are an amazing man.
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Your pictures are a lot better than the ones in that Unique Photoblog thread ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17732763 Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:31:56 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17732573 Dersgniw : Great post Alphapointe. Very nice images!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17732573 Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:07:58 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17701253 hally : Those are both incredibly good. It's interesting to see the Brailler, I have never seen one before.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17701253 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:50:12 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17699811 LaurieE : 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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17699811 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 23:22:57 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17699534 Nezmo : 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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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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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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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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And I think the picture you took of your hand on the clock is a hoot -- it's not even a Braille clock -- LOL!!! :o ;) :D

(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!!!) ;) :D
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17696071 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 13:05:46 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17695594 Maccawolf : Holy Toledo Batman!

Better picture than I've taken in years! I'm in awe of your talent sir!
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said by Wyattx17 See Profile :

That's amazing. Here is a youtube video on some awesome new technology for the blind. Seeing with your tongue!
Wow! That was amazing!!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17695006 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 10:04:17 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17694844 M A R K : Your blind? Im sorry im lost.
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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.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17694833 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:26:45 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17694750 X Man :
said by alphapointe See Profile :

...70% of my images from the memory card are useless according to my sighted friends. Keep this in mind.

I have the exact same problem. :D

Great photo, keep up the good work!

Regards,
Mike

{edit} clarity [for M A R K :p ]]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17694750 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:08:56 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17694722 kidpics : Actually, I think you might have an advantage over the rest of us - you probably "feel" more than we do! I think the more you get into this, the emotion you feel in your photos will go so much deeper than the rest of us! I think you ought to take your story and portfolio and take it to your local newspaper - I think they would find it just as amazing as we have. I can't wait to see more of your work.

you know...my grandmother was an artist (painted with oil) and eventually lost her eyesight. She regrettably quit painting after many years of squinting! But looking at your work - I wished she would have just closed her eyes and painted with her heart and soul. It probably would have been her best work ever!!!!

Thanks for sharing your photo and story. I found it very touching. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17694722 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:00:30 EDT Re: Blind Photography http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17694697 M A R K : You are amazing to me, i wish i could meet you and tell you this face to face. Keep up the amazing work.
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Excellent, interesting shot. Kudos.
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How is your experience working with JAWS? Did you find it easy to learn?

Thanks,

Timm
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It seems that I was correct, you're an inspiration to many, I'm sure.
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This is the first image that we came up with that seemed to come out well.

What do you all think?

Also, all of my pictures are taken exclusively by me, no one helps me compose or frame the shot, get correct lighting, nothing. 70% of my images from the memory card are useless according to my sighted friends. Keep this in mind.

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