>Now, on a completely different note: Does anyone have a great recipe for beef stew? I've been craving comfort food lately ... wonder why?
>shel Peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Ice cream. Anytime there is a new technology, there is a learning overhead. And there also is bound to be some fascination with the intricacies of the new technology, as well. I find it interesting, myself, that quite a few people who didn't know much of anything about digital technology just about six months ago, now know quite a few of the ins and outs of DSLRs. I learn a lot by reading their posts. Some may go over my head right now, but a lot of it's sinking in. I am absorbing some things. And I, personally, am proud of the people who have learned so much so quickly. They are benefiting me. And all the question asking, some of it mine (I have asked one or two questions), means we are all learning together. People on this list, as always, are helpful and share information. We are students and teachers together. Even flip-flopping roles. To me, that is the strength of the PDML. I also think an artist or a craftsperson of any stripe learns their tools. Learns from the ground up. The craft of photography may remain the same, but the tools may change. Wanting to know one's tools is just the sign of a craftsperson, in my opinion. Does my mind fog over? Yes, I get overwhelmed by all the new information. Do I care about all the picky little details? No, not all the time. Am I still interested? Yes, some of the things on this list have explained to me some of the drawbacks of digital. And some of the benefits as well. Has this list always concentrated on tools a lot? Yes, but photography gets discussed as well. Maybe all the tool discussion is partially a guy thing, don't know, I also, as I said, see craftspeople learning their tools (see above). I hope no one shuts up. Ever. I, personally, think it's always rather easy to bump this list into talking about photography -- as a broad category, as an art form, as a skill. Happens all the time. Just share some photos. Marnie aka Doe
