Do you Photograph your vacations or vacation to photograph?

Chrisedge · 20th of April 2007 (Fri)

Simple poll...

Do you photograph your vacations, or do you plan your vacations around places to photograph?

(Hope this makes sense...)

Shutter22 · 20th of April 2007 (Fri)

I'm only 15, but my parents and I choose places to go based on how "photographic" they are.

It's also a good way to bribe me to go places I'd rather not.

"You'll be able to get lots of good pictures." - Mom

steved110 · 20th of April 2007 (Fri)

I like to have pictures of the trip, and I like to go to noce places - it stands to reason I wouldn't go somewherte thinking it won't be worth taking pictures - but the desire to shoot is not the prime mover in my choices.

...I think

Roy Mathers · 20th of April 2007 (Fri)

The photographic possibilities are always uppermost in my mind when I (we?) plan a holiday. Fortunately, the most interesting places to go on holiday are almost always the most photogenic.

TMc · 20th of April 2007 (Fri)

I'm going to Chincoteague, VA. in to weeks. My wife is going to vacation. I'm going to photograph. She doesn't know it yet, but I'm also getting the 100-400L for this trip

saravrose · 20th of April 2007 (Fri)

I don't plan anything without my camera in mind..

Jon · 20th of April 2007 (Fri)

I start studying the place about as soon as we decide we're interested so I have an idea what to look for. So, yeah, I go on vacation to photograph, not the other way 'round.

jrbirdman · 20th of April 2007 (Fri)

As of late all our vacations, and even weekend outings, are centered around photogrphy.

ssim · 20th of April 2007 (Fri)

I'm off on an Alaskan cruise this summer that has a workshop led by Moose Petersen this summer. I wouldn't have chosen this if there weren't the group of photographers going. I always go based on what there is to shoot.

R_Metzel · 20th of April 2007 (Fri)

I photograph my vacations. I am broke and rarely get to take one, so I make do with where we go. There is always something to take pictures of. Maybe one day when I am done with school it will be the other way around.

liza · 20th of April 2007 (Fri)

What's a vacation? I work four jobs, three of which pertain to photography. I do take short day trips a couple of times a year to shoot macros at an area butterfly conservatory, though. The remainder of my shooting is for pay.

Tapeman · 20th of April 2007 (Fri)

We travel 4-6 weeks a year. My wife has accepted the fact that 25 pounds of camera gear goes too.

Mark_Cohran · 21st of April 2007 (Sat)

Oh, I defintely vacation to photograph. My wife understands and supports me in it.....although, at some point in the vacation we do have to find a place to shop!

Mark

neil_r · 22nd of April 2007 (Sun)

Excellent poll. I have never really thought about this but yes I do chose my holiday destinations based on what I want to photograph, unless I am going somewhere to dive.

TwoBlue · 22nd of April 2007 (Sun)

I definately think about the photographs I will take when on holiday

We recently travelled the Great Ocean Road and all I could think of when planning was the stops for taking scenic shots

View Poll Results: Do you photograph your vacations, or ....
I photograph my vacations	44	47.31%
I go on vacation to places I specifically want to photograph	48	51.61%
I don't get the question....	1	1.08%
Voters: 93. You may not vote on this poll

20th of April 2007 (Fri)	#1
Chrisedge Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 101 IMAGE EDITING OK	Do you Photograph your vacations or vacation to photograph? Simple poll... Do you photograph your vacations, or do you plan your vacations around places to photograph? (Hope this makes sense...) __________________ What I use? A 350D and 17-55mm f/2.8 IS, 99% of the time. (Well...I did just get the 70-200mm 2.8 IS, so lets see that 99% go down) Complete List Here See my photos at chrisedge.com

20th of April 2007 (Fri)	#2
Shutter22 I'm very sensitive Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Only Town in Pennsylvania, fools. Posts: 1,379 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Do you Photograph your vacations or vacation to photograph? I'm only 15, but my parents and I choose places to go based on how "photographic" they are. It's also a good way to bribe me to go places I'd rather not. "You'll be able to get lots of good pictures." - Mom __________________ Danielle http://flickr.com/photos/danielledeleon/

20th of April 2007 (Fri)	#3
steved110 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East Sussex UK Posts: 5,756 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Do you Photograph your vacations or vacation to photograph? I like to have pictures of the trip, and I like to go to noce places - it stands to reason I wouldn't go somewherte thinking it won't be worth taking pictures - but the desire to shoot is not the prime mover in my choices. ...I think __________________ 20D, Eos 100 Canon EF-S 18-55 IS, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 , Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro CanonEF 17-40 f/4 L and 70-200 f/4 L Speedlite 580EX and some bags'n pods'n stuff

20th of April 2007 (Fri)	#4
Roy Mathers I am Spartacus! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Posts: 28,776 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Do you Photograph your vacations or vacation to photograph? The photographic possibilities are always uppermost in my mind when I (we?) plan a holiday. Fortunately, the most interesting places to go on holiday are almost always the most photogenic.

20th of April 2007 (Fri)	#5
TMc Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: York, PA Posts: 101 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Do you Photograph your vacations or vacation to photograph? I'm going to Chincoteague, VA. in to weeks. My wife is going to vacation. I'm going to photograph. She doesn't know it yet, but I'm also getting the 100-400L for this trip __________________ 40D, EF 400 f/5.6 L, EF 70-200 f/2.8 L, Sigma 17-70, Sigma 10-20, Sigma 30mm f/1.4, 580EX, Nifty 50, SD700 IS

20th of April 2007 (Fri)	#6
saravrose "I quit smoking dope" Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Between here and there Posts: 9,562 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Do you Photograph your vacations or vacation to photograph? I don't plan anything without my camera in mind.. __________________ Canon 30D BG_E2 Grip Rebel XT BG-E3 battery grip Canon 50mm f1.8 Tamron 17-50 f2.8 Canon 70-200f4.0L 100-400L aka (Chuck) a couple of bags and a lot of big ideas "The shot is in my head before it's in front of my camera...."

20th of April 2007 (Fri)	#7
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bethesda, MD USA Posts: 65,316	Re: Do you Photograph your vacations or vacation to photograph? I start studying the place about as soon as we decide we're interested so I have an idea what to look for. So, yeah, I go on vacation to photograph, not the other way 'round. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

20th of April 2007 (Fri)	#8
jrbirdman Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 5	Re: Do you Photograph your vacations or vacation to photograph? As of late all our vacations, and even weekend outings, are centered around photogrphy.

20th of April 2007 (Fri)	#9
ssim POTN Landscape & Cityscape Photographer 2005 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: southern Alberta, Canada Posts: 10,793	Re: Do you Photograph your vacations or vacation to photograph? I'm off on an Alaskan cruise this summer that has a workshop led by Moose Petersen this summer. I wouldn't have chosen this if there weren't the group of photographers going. I always go based on what there is to shoot. __________________ My life is like one big RAW file....way too much post processing needed. Sheldon Simpson \| My Gallery \| My Gear updated: 20JUL12

20th of April 2007 (Fri)	#10
R_Metzel fish stick man! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI Posts: 1,455 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Do you Photograph your vacations or vacation to photograph? I photograph my vacations. I am broke and rarely get to take one, so I make do with where we go. There is always something to take pictures of. Maybe one day when I am done with school it will be the other way around. __________________ -Rob- www.blacktiefoto.com gear

20th of April 2007 (Fri)	#11
liza User is banned from forums Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mayberry Posts: 11,386	Re: Do you Photograph your vacations or vacation to photograph? What's a vacation? I work four jobs, three of which pertain to photography. I do take short day trips a couple of times a year to shoot macros at an area butterfly conservatory, though. The remainder of my shooting is for pay.

20th of April 2007 (Fri)	#12
Tapeman Sliced Bread Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 2,766	Re: Do you Photograph your vacations or vacation to photograph? We travel 4-6 weeks a year. My wife has accepted the fact that 25 pounds of camera gear goes too. __________________ Canon 1D MKIV, 5D MKII, 16-35/2.8L II, 24-105/4L, 70-200/2.8L IS II, IS, 500/4 L IS II, 50/2.5 macro, 1.4x MKII, 1.4X MKIII, & 2X MKIII, 580EX II, 550EXs(2), ST-E2. Gitzo 1228, 1275, 1558, Lensbaby 3G. Epson 3880

21st of April 2007 (Sat)	#13
Mark_Cohran Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 15,543	Re: Do you Photograph your vacations or vacation to photograph? Oh, I defintely vacation to photograph. My wife understands and supports me in it.....although, at some point in the vacation we do have to find a place to shop! Mark __________________ Mark ----- Some primes, some zooms, some Ls, some bodies and they all play nice together. Thirty-five years of shooting and still learning. My G&N Blog (NSFW)- My Complete Gear List - Mac-Photo Website - *My Tumblr Site* (NSFW) G&N FORUM EARLY ACCESS & IMAGE POSTING RULES

22nd of April 2007 (Sun)	#14
neil_r Cream of the Proverbial Crop Landscape and Cityscape Photographer 2006 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The middle of the UK Posts: 17,992	Re: Do you Photograph your vacations or vacation to photograph? Excellent poll. I have never really thought about this but yes I do chose my holiday destinations based on what I want to photograph, unless I am going somewhere to dive. __________________ Neil - © NHR Photography  Commercial Site - Video Site - Blog - Gear List  There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs. ~ Ansel Adams

22nd of April 2007 (Sun)	#15
TwoBlue Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 32 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Do you Photograph your vacations or vacation to photograph? I definately think about the photographs I will take when on holiday We recently travelled the Great Ocean Road and all I could think of when planning was the stops for taking scenic shots

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