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As some of you may know, I'm totally blind. I use a program called JAWS to navigate the computer. I have taken to using a digital camera to record some of the things that I "see" (with my hands) and hear. I then have someone look at them and tell me how they came out.
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.
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 wish I could shake your hand sir. This is totally amazing to say the least. I admire your image and you as much. Keep up the great work, I would love to see more from you.
You nailed it. It is funny you mention this, in a thread here it was asked "What would make you stop photography?" my response was death or blindness, but blindness is negotiable. I was not being tongue in cheek, as I figured that other senses kick in and perhaps enough to compensate and still enable me to do something I love to do.
It seems that I was correct, you're an inspiration to many, I'm sure.
This is off-subject, but I have been trying to get someone who is totally blind to be able to browse the internet, do e-mail, Word, etc. The person I'm working with originally was sighted but lost his eyesight from diabetes.
How is your experience working with JAWS? Did you find it easy to learn?
What I find fascinating is that it is a shot of something with a LOT of texture, details, etc. Do you find that those tend to be your subjects? I can see that happening because you use your hands to "see": a sighted photographer might be attracted by color or composition, while interesting texture is bound to engage you more. What do you think?
Wow! Talk about inspirational and impressive at the same time! I have deteriorating vision though nothing close to being totally blind. I'm very curious as to know how you compose images if you can't see them. What sort of techniques do you use? I am very impressed you have not allowed this to impede your photography, whether it be a a hobby or other wise.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!)
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.