Why didn’t I take a single shot in Warsaw and Moscow?
Posted by photonovice on November 24th, 2007
I spent a few days in Warsaw (Poland) and Moscow (Russia) without taking a single picture. I just don’t understand myself. If you ask why I didn’t take pictures the answer is short and simple though the reasoning – or the list of excuses – can be lengthy:
Answer: I did not take my camera with me.
Reasoning: Many, many things, like:
- My gear is heavy and expensive. Didn’t want carry it all the way on the airports and worrying about it on the airplanes.
- I went to a business trip meaning all day long meetings in the office. So I expected that I would not be able to take any picture in daylight. Then how about the great long exposure night shots? Especially in case of nicely lit historical buildings. For that kind of fun I would have needed a tripod. Tripod, carry, check in, find it, repair it if needed…. Oh, no.
- I was advised to be careful with taxi drivers offering their services on the airport in Moscow because it can be dangerous. Probably a bit exaggerated fear, but definitely an other good excuse.
- I could have taken an old point’n’shoot camera with me but then how about the quality of the pictures that I’m so keen on achieving?
- Or just very very simply: I was – and still am – lazy.
Have you ever experienced such a thing about yourself?
November 24th, 2007 at 3:07 pm
Why didn’t I take a single shot in Warsaw and Moscow?…
A few days business trip in Poland and Russia and not even a single picture taken. Laziness? Fear? WTF?…
November 24th, 2007 at 3:36 pm
I don’t know about Warsaw but Moscow is a great place (right now I’m imaging it in snow), so I would never miss the chance to take shots there If I had the opportunity to go.
. Once I’m on the field, I totally forget the laziness.
I do think that carrying heavy gear may spoil the fun, but for some shots there, I would still carry my D40x with 18-55mm lens. As for laziness, I am lazy all the time before going shooting
November 24th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
Come on,
you didn’t take a single picture? Don’t get me wrong, i understand why u don’t bring your whole gear but u should have at least a backup. I’ve never been to Moscow but even Warsaw has so many nice places. Take a look. And that picture was taken with a Canon Digital Ixus 2 which fits in every pocket.
November 27th, 2007 at 12:45 am
AH you have a Nikon and you ashame of showing it
KIDDING of course
No honestly when I go on business trip, I just remove the grip of my camera and put on the small 50mm 1.8 and here you go, as good as a P&S.
Well YES it did happen to me BUT I was going to Dubai for the xth time and not to Moscow
November 29th, 2007 at 2:15 pm
OK, I got it all. I am afraid you are all right.
Anyway, thanks for your comments.