[Nfb-krafters-korner] Blind Photographers, Digital Cameras and Knifty Knitter

River Woman riverwoman at zoominternet.net
Tue May 10 11:18:29 UTC 2011 

That is a great idea to put things on video with the voice identifying what 
is there.
Today is day 5 on my new project _113 Photos in 113 Days_ Yesterday's photo 
was a close shot of my very old, and very large White Lilac bush in full 
bloom - I zeroed in and just photographed a couple of branches with the 
enormous flowers plunging forward towards the viewer. Today, who knows? I 
just carry my camera out and about with me, and take some photos, then when 
putting them onto the computer I go with the one that seems to be the most 
interesting and that defines a moment of my day. This is fun. And, I was 
thinking, I need to print out the photo each day, put it in an archival 
sheet and into a binder - I like REAL photos - ones that someone can hold in 
the hand and look at any time. Photos and books are like that - the touch of 
them, the smell, and the heft in the hand - nothing can take the place of 
the real thing. They are objects, and works of art. My greatest loss is that 
I can not hold my books in my hand and enjoy being a part of them as I used 
to do. But, I still like to own then, have them on my shelves, and hold 
them, and know they are there for anyone else to enjoy at any time.  I love 
books!

Lynda River Woman
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Henrietta Brewer" <gary.brewer at comcast.net>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 8:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Blind Photographers,Digital Cameras and 
Knifty Knitter


> Hi,
> I have used my phone camera to send my Son a picture so he could explain 
> something to me. But as I thought about the camera we are getting Gary, I 
> realized that it is video that would mean something to me. They have very 
> simple video cameras. One no bigger then an I phone that is like a point 
> and shoot but video. Just above what you buy a child. It has five minutes 
> of memory but room for a card.  We got a couple steps above this. It has 
> sixteen gig of space. Not much for video but can handle a card.  This way 
> I can hear what is on the picture.
>
> For example, even if I take a shot of something I have made and put it on 
> the computer, I can go back and hear my voice say this is my pink shrug or 
> whatever I want to use to identify. Snap shots can usually be made from 
> video.
> H
> On May 9, 2011, at 11:07 AM, River Woman wrote:
>
>> Wonderful.  When I take my photos, I cannot see what is on the screen. I 
>> aim at what I want to get and take several photos.  Once I put them on my 
>> computer, with Zoom Text, I can SEE the photos. I SEE things through my 
>> computer - that is how I know what I have captured. Then, others comment 
>> on the photos and I SEE it much better through their eyes. I love doing 
>> this and it is fun to SEE other's work this way, too. What I see on my 
>> screen is the contrasts - I can see sharp contrasts in general. The time 
>> of day, when I THINK I can SEE is at twilight - full sunlight completely 
>> blinds me.
>> But, at twilight, which is my favorite time of day anyway, I think I am 
>> absolutely NORMAL. haha  In fact, I stand there and think, "I could get 
>> my motorcycle out and go for a ride tonight."  But, I know better. It is 
>> just wishful thinking. sigh
>>
>> Lynda River Woman
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" 
>> <Terry.Powers at nih.gov>
>> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" 
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 10:31 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Blind Photographers, Digital Cameras 
>> and Knifty Knitter
>>
>>
>>> Another thing that got me intreaged was my sister showed me her cottage 
>>> on the screen of her camera.  I was amaized that I could tell it was a 
>>> white house.  The contrast of the white against the blue tv screen was 
>>> great and distinct.
>>> Terry P.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: River Woman [mailto:riverwoman at zoominternet.net]
>>> Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 9:32 AM
>>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Blind Photographers, Digital Cameras 
>>> and Knifty Knitter
>>>
>>> The photographer uses his cane to touch things close by, to get a feel 
>>> for what is near him - to get the shape and the rhythmn - just as you 
>>> did in your photos.  He also says that he sees the photo through the 
>>> descriptions given to him by the viewers of his photos. Seeing is done 
>>> with the entire body and the mind - not only the eyes.  Seeing is 
>>> something that happens very slowly, over a period of a long time usually 
>>> Seeing is something that embraces the spirit and the body - so YOU see 
>>> your photo through other's interpretations of what they are looking at. 
>>> Isn't that an exciting concept.
>>> We see through the spirit - the third eye - when we see bestl. Using 
>>> only the eyes to see, is quite limiting even for a fully sighted person.
>>>
>>> I think it is wonderful that you want to do photography and I sure 
>>> encourage you to go with it girl! What a wonderful idea you have.
>>>
>>> My camera is a GE  10.1 megapixel E1040
>>> I bought it just before I lost my sight 3 1/2 years ago.
>>>
>>> Right now, I am doing an album which is post daily on Face Book. The 
>>> Album is _113 Photos in 113 Days_ Each day, I take some photos, then I 
>>> choose ONE that I will put in this album every day. I am on DAY FOUR 
>>> now.  Day one was a close up of my Hoya Plant blossom in my office. Day 
>>> 2 was a still life of knitting needles in two vintage pitchers/vases 
>>> from my collection; and Day 3 was yesterday - a photo of my house itting 
>>> on the hillside, with the brilliant green yellows of spring trees and 
>>> grass surrounding it.  Today is Day 4 and I do not yet know what I will 
>>> put in the album to reflect today.
>>>
>>> For me, this is a way of doing a journal - a photo journal.
>>>
>>> You can find me on Face Book - look for _Lynda J. Lambert _ and add me 
>>> to your friend list if you like.
>>>
>>> Keep going with your ideas on photography - you'll be so glad you did.
>>> Remember, it is with our entire being that we SEE, not just the eyes. Go 
>>> for it.
>>>
>>> Lynda River Woman
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <Terry.Powers at nih.gov>
>>> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" 
>>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 9:10 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Blind Photographers, Digital Cameras 
>>> and Knifty Knitter
>>>
>>>
>>>> I have a codac easy shair.  It has a feature for close up and far away.
>>>> I am not trying to stir up trouble, but the comment by the blind
>>>> fotographer using is cane, is almost illogical.  I was at National, the
>>>> year we were on the river, with the nice walk along the river.  I have
>>>> some nice pictures I took of the hotel and the river.  I was near the
>>>> railing, turned towards the hotel and took a few distant shots.  I
>>>> surely did not tutch that huge building with my cane.  I used my cane
>>>> to find my barings as to where I was from the railing, to get a good
>>>> shot.  I have some beautiful shots of lake frunts, just by looking at
>>>> what I wanted to take a picture of. Lifting the camera to eye level and
>>>> snapping a shot.  You do not havve to be able to see your field through
>>>> the lenze to take a good shot.  I have a girl in my chapter, who is
>>>> totally blind, I think, and if she can take pictures, then why cann't
>>>> I.  I used to think it was crazy for a blind person to take pictures.
>>>> I even have a digital photo frame to enlarge pictures.  I just have to
>>>> learn how to use it.  It will enlarge pictures from your camera's 
>>>> storage card.  I now have all my craft pictures on cd.
>>>> I can see this as an enjoyment for a partial, but how can a total
>>>> enjoy it  if they can not see the pictures that they took.
>>>> Terry Powers
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Karen [mailto:butterfly05 at earthlink.net]
>>>> Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 11:18 PM
>>>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>>>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Blind Photographers, Digital Cameras
>>>> and Knifty Knitter
>>>>
>>>> Hi, Does anyone have information about purchasing an easy-to-use
>>>> digital camera? Is it possible to complete basic tasks such as
>>>> selecting the needed image format and quality, manipulating the photo
>>>> size and determining if the picture is oriented correctly? An article
>>>> was posted here recently about a blind photographer and it got me
>>>> thinking about the equipment he might be using. I'm interested in
>>>> discovering the most affordable and accessible options.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks so much to everyone who responded to my question about the
>>>> paper cutter. I found one that has a blade that cuts on the edge which
>>>> allows me to fold the paper where I need a cut, line it up and mark
>>>> the cutter with dymo tape. It has a finger guard and is working out 
>>>> well.
>>>>
>>>> To everyone who has helped me with the Knifty Knitter, I am almost
>>>> finished with my first skein. I have made four baby washcloths. They
>>>> are not perfect but after several startup disasters and completely
>>>> unraveling two that were nearly finished, they are usable. It is
>>>> amazing how easily all that work will unravel. It's all part of the 
>>>> learning process I guess.
>>>>
>>>> My aunt just sent me a big box of yarn saying my grandmother would be
>>>> thrilled I was taking up knitting and would want me to have it. I
>>>> gather she has quite a supply of yarn she and my grandmother have
>>>> bought over the years. This may be the motivation I need to attempt a
>>>> larger project. The e stitch I can do now but I would like to learn the 
>>>> knit and pearl.
>>>>
>>>> Hope everyone had a good weekend,
>>>>
>>>> Karen
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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