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Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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With the general squeeze on disposable income, brought about by the price of pretty much everything going up, some of us are having to look quite closely at what we spend our money on. Essential items tend not to suffer, but those that we can do without are set to get the chop.
While retail sales are suffering across the country, the photo industry predicts that DSLR sales are set to grow significantly - and Canon is even building to new factory to cope with the demand. This made me wonder under which heading photography comes - essential or not. For me, no matter what happens in my life I anticipate that I'd still have to be taking pictures. I really can't imagine life without photography. Can you?
Head to the home page to vote on the question Is photography an essential part of your life?
Thanks for taking part.
Damien
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Zou
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(Pooh-Bah)
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19/07/2008 18:37
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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Yes, as in one form or another it is part of who I am.
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Dave_Cox
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(old'n'grumpy)
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19/07/2008 19:25
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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Definitely. Keeps me sane and makes sure that I get out for some exercise at least once a week! Plus I enjoy the whole artistic process..
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OneTen
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('Two Breakfasts')
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19/07/2008 19:52
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Absolutely. I've haven't been able to do much photography for the last three weeks and already I'm starting to slump, anxiety and depression and all that. I'm going out now to get a fix.
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sey
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(nag picker)
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19/07/2008 19:56
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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yes, for over 40 years.
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Mojo_66
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(Rain Kat)
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19/07/2008 20:44
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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Oh aye, couldn't imagine being without it. I love film, but digital means technically unless you print a lot of photos it doesn't really cost anything to shoot.
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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Quote:
With the general squeeze on disposable income, brought about by the price of pretty much everything going up, some of us are having to look quite closely at what we spend our money on. Essential items tend not to suffer, but those that we can do without are set to get the chop.
While retail sales are suffering across the country, the photo industry predicts that DSLR sales are set to grow significantly - and Canon is even building to new factory to cope with the demand. This made me wonder under which heading photography comes - essential or not. For me, no matter what happens in my life I anticipate that I'd still have to be taking pictures. I really can't imagine life without photography. Can you?
Head to the home page to vote on the question Is photography an essential part of your life?
Thanks for taking part.
Damien
Yes absolutely. As for my spending in photography, I have learned to spend only whenever necessary and make the best out of my 'outdated' gear.I have not felt the need to upgrade for years until recently (as I am almost cornered into doing it) and even so I'm expecting that my upgrade will give me years of use.
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TheFatControlleR
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(L'éminence Grise, Devil's Advocate & AP Fanboy!)
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19/07/2008 21:15
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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Not really. It's something I've drifted in and out of for 30-odd years.
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Rhys
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(Sasquatch)
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19/07/2008 21:25
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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I voted yes as well, my desk is cluttered with camera stuff, I trip over monopods and tripods on my way to bed, I have a camera next to my bed and several in my cupboard. When I'm out and about I'm always looking at things with a view to photograph them (even if I only have my cameraphone with me). Glad I have a digi now - film is too expensive to snap away with.
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parisian
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(Over the hill and far away...)
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20/07/2008 07:22
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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yes, for over 40 years.
Huh! youngster 
51 and rising.
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Dave_Cox
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(old'n'grumpy)
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20/07/2008 08:37
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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I trip over monopods and tripods on my way to bed,
Because there three keen photographers in my family, I have to empty the car boot before going shopping for large items - it normally has two tripods, monopods, walking boots etc in it!
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deddard
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(journeyman)
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20/07/2008 10:19
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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It's certainly getting that way.
I've been away from slr photography for a while, but a recent purchase has rekindled the passion.
In a world where everything is doom and gloom, we can literally focus on the good stuff.
Just yesterday I used my new Sigma 180 Macro on some flowers and was like a kid with a new toy - trying to keep still for 40 seconds exposure all added to the fun.
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mjc7uk
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(Am I banned yet?)
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20/07/2008 13:55
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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I vote no!
As it is not necessary an essential part of my life, but I do value the enjoyment of using photography to pass time at times...
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KevP
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(newbie)
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20/07/2008 16:51
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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For sure!
It gives me an output that would otherwise fester inside me and boil over.
It gives me a reason to get out and exercise, it makes me 'see' things rather than just look at them, and it allows me to express a side of me I'm too withdrawn to show normally.
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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Absolutely, especially as I have 2 young sons and another on the way, I would hate to look back on their younger years and be sad I didn't take enough photo's to caputure their innocence, mischieviousness and downright cuteness, afterall, it doesn't last long! That's what I love about digital photography, it can be fairly cheap. I don't print many shots but keep them all on disks (backup) so the opportunity is always there when the cash is flowing more easily. I am really glad that this is one hobby I can continue, even when money is tight.
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Hotblack
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(Dead Horse Flogger)
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21/07/2008 11:24
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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In one word - Yes.
With a good camera and lenses I don't see the need to 'upgrade' any time soon. Photography has become such a part of me I can't see me ever not doing it. It's a superb stress and depression buster (most of the tme).
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alanS
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(Dr Dust)
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21/07/2008 13:27
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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Luckily I don't need to worry too much about money so it's only my in built morality and sense that cost is not worth that limit my spending and as I don't smoke and hardly drink I allow myself a little treat now and again.
Don't sales of some luxuries actually increase in hard times?
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Learning
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(Ethelred the Ill-Named)
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21/07/2008 16:39
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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No, but it is very desirable.
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Re: No, photography is not a part of my life ...
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... Photography IS MY LIFE  ......  ........ 
Lifeless in Vancouver
Jack
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El Sid
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(Going potty)
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22/07/2008 09:11
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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Essential? No. Pleasurable?, Enjoyable? Yes, most of the time (except when PS drivers me nuts by not doing something the way I want.... )
I used to be an avid photographer in the '80s then I drifted away from it for a long time before the bug bit again. Doubtless if I drift again I would find something else to do.
Mind you there are times when I feel I'm a little too avid about it........ 
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Learning
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(Ethelred the Ill-Named)
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22/07/2008 15:57
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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(except when PS drivers me nuts by not doing something the way I want.... )
Go back to the wet darkroom to remind yourself what frustration really means. We've never had it so good.
With appologies to Mac if you are old enough to remember him.
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El Sid
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(Going potty)
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22/07/2008 16:33
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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Go back to the wet darkroom to remind yourself what frustration really means.
I was always strictly slides or snaps via Boots D&P.........  I'm not good at frustration............. no scratch that......... I'm BL**DY good at frustration..............but absolutely CR@P at coping with it......
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...if you are old enough to remember him.
[whisper]...yes, just...[/whisper]
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DaveS
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(enthusiast)
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23/07/2008 11:16
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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I find I only realy come alive when I have a camera in hand and photo opertunities ahead.
Also photography for me is like breathing, not doing it is bl**dy uncomfortable.
Pretentios? Moi?
Dave
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Monobod
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('Phantom' of the forum!)
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24/07/2008 00:15
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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It seems to have become so, since I first joined a Photographic Club 18 months ago. This has focussed my photographic thinking and pushed me to take the whole thing more seriously.
Before then, I had always used a camera, but for recording family events, weddings, birthdays and holidays.
There was little attempt made at 'creative work'. I still have a lot to learn, but like any hobby one takes seriously, this is always the case. Practice and self criticism are important, I bin as much or more than I keep, but what I keep I can take some satisfaction from.
This is a hobby that I know I will stick with, unlike some others, which have fallen by the wayside. It gives pleasure to others in my family and is not totally a 'one person activity'. Whilst not being essential in the same way that oxygen or food are, I would be a lesser person without it.
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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Photography has been the single consistent thread through out my life from ten years old.
It has been both a hobby and means to support my self and family. In doing so it has introduce me to many other ways of life and many many other industries and professions.
Photograph goes literally everywhere and a photographer goes too, and sees everything.
For someone with an interest in learning about how the world ticks there is no better profession or hobby.
The down side is that there are very few Rich photographers.
However a happy and interesting life is perhaps more rewarding.
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CraZ
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(newbie)
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24/07/2008 20:59
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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Yes
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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Up until the birth of my daughter I'd have said not, but since her arrival I couldn;t imagine not capturing her growth and development.
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gollum
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(enthusiast)
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25/07/2008 00:34
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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Having been made redundent last November, its been good therapy for me so recently yes! I,m on my way to completing the APs Foundation course so its kept me busy when I needed it and improved my photography and knowledge. Since being back at work ive kept at it. 
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bagpuss
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(Prolific Pam)
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26/07/2008 00:42
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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Photography keeps me sane. And drives me mad. But them I am bi-polar...
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Nod
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(Carpal \'Tunnel)
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26/07/2008 17:48
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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Desirable? Yes. Essential? No. Eating and drinking are essential, photography just helps pass the time.
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zx9
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(old hand)
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28/07/2008 20:49
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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No not at all, managed to hardly touch a camera between about 1989 and the begining of 2006. I would be reluctant to stop taking pictures for pleasure now because it is something I have grown into again. Who knows how long my interest will last this time, should be a while unless I do something stupid like seek employment as a photographer again !
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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Yes definitely.
When work is frustrating, slow, irritating, photography is always there. Sometimes I have a day when nothing inspires, but a day out with the camera, concentrating on my images can keep me buzzing for weeks.
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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My photography is a harrugge part of my life, obsessed and borderline weird hehe
I become really emotionally attached to some of my images. It's wrong isn't it 
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Re: Poll - Is photography an essential part of your life?
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I never seem to get to the polls before they disappear. :-/
I depend on photography a great deal. I became very ill for a big part of this year and ended up buying two new cameras and really working on my digital photography skills, as well as started shooting more black and white and developing at home. When engrossed in those things I felt a lot better and believe they helped my recovery enormously.
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