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Expertise
I can answer questions about the artistic aspects of photography, and tricks for shooting landscape, scenic, macro, and animal photography. I am familiar with Pentax SLR cameras, both film and digital. I have also done work in urban photography and creative photography, and I am familiar with creative uses of filters and lenses. I am familiar with composition and color theory, and know how to make use of light. I can answer questions about things like lightning photography and moon photography. I spend time studying the techniques of the well known photographers. I work exclusively in color. Although I travel anywhere and everywhere in pursuit of landscape and scenic photography, my main area of expertise is the American southwest, and I am familiar with many scenic areas. I also have familiarity with the plants of the Sonoran Desert, having studied not only their appearance but also their uses, including ethnobotany. See my educational credentials for other art that I do.
Experience in the area
I have spent the last ten years as a semi-professional photographer, selling my work on the internet, and having won international honors. The gallery of my most recent work, where I usually post frequently is http://patgoltz.deviantart.com/ I will take questions about how I did various photographs.
Education/Credentials
The first prize I won for my art was when I was in third grade. I have a bachelor's degree in art from Ohio Dominican University, where I learned mainly ceramics and glaze calculation. I have also done various kinds of fiber arts. In addition, I do digital landscapes, abstracts, and fractal art.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Danielle | 02/10/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks |
| Dustin | 01/12/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks a lot your advice really helps! ..... |
| Jay | 07/23/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the lengthy and very ..... |
| Apostolos | 03/08/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much. |
| Alexandra | 09/09/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Pat G
2012-01-11 Photography:
Hello, Dustin, What you are asking me is partly a matter of personal judgment. The subjects you choose to photograph are regarded as valid by a number of photographers, though in most cases, they aren't
2011-07-23 ALL about photography:
Hello, Jay, Don't worry about asking too many questions. If you run out of follow-ups, just start a new message. If I were you, I'd ignore the histogram, at least while you are out shooting. Taking
2011-07-23 ALL about photography:
Hello, Jay, Personally, I never sell an old lens. You can't get much for them. I buy most of my lenses used. One reason I keep old lenses is that I can use ALL of them on my Pentax because the steady
2011-05-30 Photography I class camera:
Hello, Nichole, I'm a little surprised they're offering this particular content, because very, very few people shoot and develop their own black and white anymore. Developing color is a bit of a trick
2011-03-07 a set:
Hello, Apostolos, I think you're asking the wrong person. My concept of what is art probably doesn't intersect with yours very much. It is a reasonably good documentary series of urban decay and blight
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