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| Shady in the gulch this morning. |
I've been conducting photo research for a publication that is scheduled to go to production tomorrow, and things have been going along pretty smoothly. There was one image of a plant that was still waiting for permission from the photographer, but I wasn't too worried. I had a backup image if the first photographer didn't come through. In fact, I had FOUR backup images.
At this point NOT ONE of the five photographers has responded to me at all. Not even to say 'no.' This afternoon we resorted to Plan F, and I illustrated the darn thing myself. That'll learn 'em. ;-)
There's still one outstanding image left to resolve, and I'm chasing down photos in my sleep, so it's been extra-imperative that I get out for my hour of hiking-and-drawing in the morning. Today I took myself up Cottonwood Gulch, a nifty little trail that I can get to from my house with about a 10 minute walk. If you look hard you can find the spotted towhee who shared my hideaway. He doesn't give a flying fig for deadlines, photographers, or illustrators.
Sherrie..... deadlines are lovely, when not tomorrow..... and good for you....to learn'em...
ReplyDeleteI used to go for a wlk every morning, and have not had time recently, am so glad that you reminded me that it is when you do not have time that it is the most important to do it! Thanks and LOVE your images!
Your right that will learn 'em... how rude not to respond. I reckon your much needed walk will have helped a lot with your blood pressure. I like the shadow colours in your sketch, looks like a little oasis from the heat.
ReplyDeleteThose dern photographers...
ReplyDeleteIt is somewhat consoling to know that someone else suffers a certain unexpected crisis with deadlines. I always feel slightly hysteric, even if I've planned ahead.