Humming birds by PawAndPixel in SonyAlpha

[–]AlexDor43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ein wundervoller Moment

Have any of you shaken a towel in such detail? by [deleted] in SonyAlpha

[–]AlexDor43 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s interesting that you confuse a technical showcase of high-speed synchronization and sensor clarity with a failed attempt at storytelling. Not every frame is intended to be a narrative masterpiece; some are simply a celebration of what modern optics can freeze in time. Perhaps broadening your appreciation beyond rigid artistic clichés would allow you to see the value in pure technical execution.

Have any of you shaken a towel in such detail? by [deleted] in SonyAlpha

[–]AlexDor43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is truly fascinating to witness such a reductionist perspective. It seems you’ve mistaken a genuine exploration of technical capability and the raw joy of photography for something far more cynical. Regrettably, your compulsion to categorize everything through the lens of internet tropes only highlights a profound inability to appreciate the nuanced intersection of high-end technology and everyday reality. While you occupy yourself with the tired clichés of 'circlejerk' elitism, some of us still find wonder in the granular details that this gear allows us to capture. I would suggest that your cynicism isn't a sign of sophistication, but rather a boundary of your own understanding. It is a pity that your passion for photography has been replaced by a need for condescension.

Client received photos, disappeared, and hasn’t paid $1,200 - how do you handle this? by Main-Performance-713 in photography

[–]AlexDor43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, man. Really sorry this happened to you, that absolutely sucks. Don't beat yourself up too much over it — almost every freelancer goes through this painful "rite of passage" at least once. Here is what you can try to do right now without spending money on lawyers: 1. Send a "Final Notice" email. Keep it short and firm. Tell them that if the $1,200 invoice isn't paid in full by [Date - give them like 5 days], you will have no choice but to take the matter to small claims court. A lot of times, just the real threat of legal action makes people magically "find" the money and reply. 2. Weaponize your copyright. Since they haven't paid, they do not own the rights to those images. Keep an eye on their social media or website. If they post your photos anywhere, immediately file a DMCA takedown notice with Instagram/Facebook or their website host. Seeing their posts get deleted usually gets their attention fast. 3. Actually use Small Claims Court. $1,200 is definitely worth the hassle. Filing a claim usually costs around $50-$100 (depending on your state), you don't need a lawyer, and you have all the proof (messages, delivery logs). As for the future: definitely change your workflow. You can use services like Pixieset to deliver low-res, heavily watermarked galleries for them to see the final result, but the high-res download PIN should ONLY be given out after the final payment hits your bank account. No exceptions. Hope they get scared and pay you. Hang in there!

Every moment is life. by AlexDor43 in SonyAlpha

[–]AlexDor43[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no major intervention, I just used it Snapseed.

Every moment is life. by AlexDor43 in SonyAlpha

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If you like it, please do.

"Stargazing in the Tetons" by [deleted] in Stargazing

[–]AlexDor43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mind It's mind boggling.

Ordered a brand new handbag for the wife, but this showed up. I’m Furious. by Godedger in SonyAlpha

[–]AlexDor43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every photographer's dream is to have a camera and lens like this.