Comments for Rob Verger

Comment on Reviewing “A Week at the Airport” by Kirsten

Kirsten — Fri, 27 May 2011 00:12:53 +0000

Alain’s books are never, for me, gripping reads. I often take longer to read through one of his books than through those of any other author I know. However, what I like about his books is the way he makes life and the circumstances we encounter along the way seem so poetic. He has a way with words few other authors have managed. He’s not perfect, but he’s absolutely one of my favorite, living, authors. Thank you for reviewing his newest. I haven’t read it yet but may take it with me on this next trip.

Comment on New slideshow: “Beauty Amid Ugliness” by Maggie

Maggie — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:15:00 +0000

Really enjoyed the photos of the natural carpet of Jacaranda and Bougainvillea flowers- two south american native treasures.

We had some large Jacaranda trees lining a street in my neighborhood in Hawai’i and it was always magic when the flowers began to fall.

Thanks Rob!

Comment on Exploring the iPhone’s new HDR photo setting by Rob Verger

Rob Verger — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:37:28 +0000

Thanks, Pam! I think the “if it looks like HDR, it should be avoided” idea is a great rule of thumb. I wanna stay away from the bar-poster look, ya know?

Comment on Exploring the iPhone’s new HDR photo setting by pam

pam — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:29:39 +0000

Typically, I hate HDR. I think it looks like a bar clock. You know, some shiny backlit image with a clock in it and a beer brand. Probably a waterfall. Maybe with an elk displaying a splendid rack in front of said waterfall.

This, though, is FINE. In this case, all you’ve got is better lighting in the shadows. It doesn’t LOOK like HDR.

My rule (in my empire) is if it looks like HDR, it should be avoided. Pictures should be about what’s in them, not about the process you used to make them.

So there.

Comment on New slideshow on Boston.com by Maggie

Maggie — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:54:01 +0000

It was equally enjoyable meeting you today, as it was reading through and looking at your works here- the internet- where you can type micronesia into the boston globe archives and up pops your article as the second most relevant in 5 years time. Really lovely writing- thank you!

Comment on Photo of the week: dancers in Bogota by Alex

Alex — Sat, 08 May 2010 07:16:13 +0000

That’s really cool Rob.
Did you get to eat any interesting food in Colombia?

btw: Have you checked out my blog? I would love to get some feedback from you. I really admire your blog and your work. Maybe one day I can also make money writing about travel and food.

seekingsustenance.wordpress.com

Comment on Photo of the week: green vine snake by elia

elia — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:02:56 +0000

so beautiful!

Comment on Photo of the week: green vine snake by kseverny

kseverny — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:38:42 +0000

this is truly fantastic.
The clarity and tone

Comment on Photo of the week: Deep Blue by kseverny

kseverny — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:21:07 +0000

what a great atmosphere.
brilliant

Comment on Photo of the week: Rocky Mountain sunset by epicswife

epicswife — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:24:27 +0000

I love the angle of the clouds across this mountain – amazing !!! Great photo!!