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Tens of thousands of fractions of a second.

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

Fayette County Courthouse Circa 1992 with Holiday Lights and Snow by Richard WeisserI recently indexed the photos on the hard drive of my computer. There are over thirty thousand, with plenty more on other drives scattered about the house.

As most of my readers know, I am a still photographer. There is something magical about capturing a single instant of time through the lens.

There is no movement, no audio, nothing to distract the viewer from the final composition of the shot. The message conveyed is NOT overt, but must be implied by the amount of tangible information displayed in the photograph.

It is the responsibility of the photographer to ensure that the visual presentation is sufficient to deliver the desired effect.

It is not enough to present a “pretty” picture.

Good photographs must have a purpose!

Photo: Fayette County Courthouse Circa 1992 with Holiday Lights and Snow transparency.

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Richard, I really enjoy your photography. They do have a purpose and message.

Nov 27, 2012 10:00 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Debbie...

I was shocked at the number of photos right hear in my hands. They really add up fast in the digital age! Thanks so much.

Nov 27, 2012 10:05 PM
Brian Kuhns
Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber - Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne Real Estate by Brian Kuhns

30 thousand! Thank goodness for the digital age, otherwise you might land yourself on an episode of hoarders. I always enjoy your photographs, keep sharing your gift with us that are less versed in the art

Nov 27, 2012 10:11 PM
Jordon Wheeler
The Jordon Wheeler Group - Fairburn, GA
J W Group Real Estate Sales and Service

Good morning Richard,

You do post quality photos.  Thanks and enjoy your day sir!

Nov 27, 2012 10:20 PM
David Grbich
Realty One Group - www.FindCARealEstate.com - San Juan Capistrano, CA
Orange County Real Estate - 949-500-0484

Very nice! Must take some special skills just to index that many photos! Regards Dave

Nov 27, 2012 10:45 PM
Randy Bocook
Keller Williams Coastal Area Partners - Richmond Hill, GA
Selling Coastal Georgia

Love the photos!!!

Nov 27, 2012 10:48 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Richard- some people like me..just strive to take good pictures.... you sir... capture the moment!

Nov 27, 2012 11:27 PM
Richard Iarossi
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD
Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Richard,

A family member recently asked me how I took such good pictures. I confessed to her that she only gets to see the ones that I wanted to see. She never gets to see the hundreds that I discard, in order to get to the one or two that I actually use.

Rich

Nov 27, 2012 11:45 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Richard, You do a great job telling those stories with your camera!  I'm at the fundamental level, but not the story telling level.  I can illustrate, yes, this is the Lebanon City Hall, but not the same whiz bang you gain with yours!  Bill

Nov 28, 2012 12:51 AM
Ken Tracy
Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL
Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Richard!  Hmmm.

Well, you certainly know a thing or two about good photographs!

I have enjoyed over a thousand of yours through the years...

Thanks for sharing!

Ken

Nov 28, 2012 03:32 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Richard,

I always enjoy your lovely photos and commentary.

Nov 28, 2012 06:08 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Those that show photo after photo of high quality images know just what you are saying. 

I still reguard you as the king!

Nov 28, 2012 06:12 AM
Gay E. Rosen
Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty - Larchmont, NY
As Real as Real Estate Gets!

Richard 30,000 -   and everyone I have viewed has been lovely.. You are talented... Have you thought (in addition to the postcards I have previously suggested) to having an art exhibit?

 

 

Nov 28, 2012 08:50 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Dear Richard,

I admire your capacity to stick to a task. 
Indexing is a wonderful idea.

The other great thing about stills is the nano second of time frozen there forever.

Have a happy day -
Lynn 

Nov 28, 2012 05:31 PM
Steve and Jan Bachman
RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax - Herndon, VA
Realtors - Northern Virginia

This is an awesome photo Richard, You are an encouragement and inspiration to all of us to improve our photography skills.

Dec 06, 2012 02:44 AM