Comments on: Seahawks: Familiar Surroundings

By: M

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:20:10 +0000

Rod,
So glad you’ve continued with the blog after leaving the Times. I really enjoy reading your perspective on the photos you take. Will continue following you through your journeys.

By: Rich

Rich — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:02:08 +0000

Great shot of Holmgren and Favre after the game. You da man.
Hey, can you make the blog so it doesn’t go the full width? Maybe 800 pixels or 1000 pixels wide? Tough to read.

By: Dion

Dion — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:06:07 +0000

Rod,
Great pictures and I’m sure it was great to talk to Mike up close on his last game here. After the game I made it home (in one piece) and watched the postgame show. They talked about Holmgrens career with the Hawks. They showed some footage of him getting out of the limo on his first day here and guess who we saw standing right next to him…you. My girlfriend was like “hey isn’t that the photography dude that worked with the times”. It was fun to see you next to him at his arrival and great to have you capture all the amazing images as he departs.
Dion

By: Ben

Ben — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:34:08 +0000

Rod,
As a new photojournalist and a continued dentist (my real job), it is refreshing to see your honesty. Especially your mistakes in addition to your successes. To often professionals just exhibit their successes and never show the “human” side of their professional selves. A true teacher shows his students how to make a mistake and learn from it. Isn’t that where real growth comes from? Well I am trying to learn from anyone who will share their experiences with me. And I have learned from your post. Thanks teach!!!
Ben

By: Rod Mar

Rod Mar — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:21:57 +0000

Hey guys, thanks for the notes.
Cliff — you’re right, and I changed the score in the post.
Dan and Mark — I had some limited Canon gear, but am switching to Nikon now. And no, I will never miss the Kingdome. If you saw my post about shooting in St. Louis last week, you’ll know I’d take bad weather over no weather anytime. At least bad weather is visually interesting!
Rod

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:18:02 +0000

I’m with Dan on the question. Also, do you miss the Kingdome on a day like that?

By: Dan Powers

Dan Powers — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:32:33 +0000

Rod,
Just curious. I see that you are fully geared up for the game. After leaving the paper, did you have to go out and quickly buy a bunch of new gear, or did you already have your own? Good luck on the second half…Dan.

By: cliff rancho

cliff rancho — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:27:49 +0000

This is incredibly pointless to point out, but the field goal from Olindo Mare made the game 10-3, not 10-7. Other than that, great photos, especially the Laveranues Coles / Josh Wilson. Oh, and sorry if I hit you with a snowball.

By: Sue

Sue — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:02:10 +0000

I was heartbroken to see you had left the Times but am glad you started this blog. I am looking forward to watching your second half.

By: Mark Olwick

Mark Olwick — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:55:21 +0000

Glad to hear you’re working – talent like yours won’t be out of work for long. So, who are you working for now?