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

Wed May 11 00:38:41 UTC 2011

Hi Linda
You are making me smile. I have always loved books too. I had so many children's books that I had to share them with a library.

I just bought the Aloha quilt to share with a couple of girl friends. I had already listened to it.  I like a couple books on my coffee table most of the time.

I know you really miss what you can't see anymore. But you do have the memories of seeing We are very lucky to have those memories.  They are what make us who we are now as blind people.  

Henrietta
On May 10, 2011, at 7:18 AM, River Woman wrote:

> 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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