How Far Do You Go?

[Bambi]

I've been sticking to my area and there is lots to photograph. Hence the large number of beach pictures I've been inflicting on all of you
I have gone to Halifax and plan to again. I want to go to Peggy's cove. I am thinking of booking a vacation on the bay of fundy and I think I can get spectacular pictures there (at least I'll have the opportunity, we'll see about the execution).

I am travelling to Austin Tx in May for work and will see what I can add in for photos.

I guess I'm more of an opportunity photographer: taking my camera when I travel for work and then seeing what's available. My planned photo jaunts are within a 100km radius.

[SLRer]

I like to travel as far as I can on foot and get the best shot. Kinda tiring but works out more often than not!

[jjeling]

I have often thought about this myself. It really depends on my mood that day and also how much money I have in my pocket. I am still at a time in my life post college where money still doesnt flow in the way I would like but it doesnt stop me.

If it is a nice day out, sometimes, I will ride my bike around town and explore that way. This way of shooting helps you slow down and take notice to things you wouldnt normally see if you were in a car.

Even more so, if I really feel like noticing the city, Ill just walk around. Then you really start paying attention to the little details, plus its cheap.

Other days, I will really just think, and contemplate what kind of story I want to tell. I rarely leave home for this. Once I get the idea, Ill try and figure how to set it up. This is what I was doing when I was photographing the money, and the deck of cards with the knife in them. They are ideas and stories that take time to visualize and require a little extra thought.

If its a great day for some landscapes, then its time for the car, Jeep really(permitting I have the money to drive around all day). Having a Jeep has also allowed me to go places a car might not get me. 4WD is a key, plus, with a sturdy roof, I can climb on top and set up the tripod and get a view from a little higher up than a couple meters. Being in a vehicle, you pass by subjects so fast that generally you will miss a TON of stuff, however, I will also just drive around taking a few pictures here and there as research as to where I might want to focus more time in the future.

Regarding the length I will go to get a picture, consider that question irrelevent. There isnt much I wont do for that. I cant say how many times put myself in some sticky situations in order to get a decent shot. You cannot be afraid to push yourself. I think the harder you work for a shot, the better the shot will be. I am a thrill seeker to the extreme, so not only is the picture worth it, so is the adrenaline rush.