Some people are genuinely beginners, and just want to improve. They post pictures because they want to learn. They want other photographers to see their stuff and give them feedback on how to improve. Some people have no aspirations of greatness, but they like to shoot and share.
Too bad there's not a website where they can indulge those desires.
I just finished commenting on every photo I gave a 10 to in the Best of 2005 challenge.
I flirted briefly with commenting on every photo I gave a 1 to, about the same number, but decided not to. It's sad, because the 1's probably need the comments more than the 10's. But so often the comments aren't appreciated.
So here's my offer. If your photo ranks in the bottom 10% of the "Best of 2005" challenge, and you would sincerely appreciate some candid feedback on it ... just PM me after voting ends and I will respond with a thoughtful, direct, and hopefully constructive comment.
i enjoy some of the shots some may think they are aweful or they dont understand like my shots. but yet in galleries and classes i teach i get some praise. its kind of funny i have a lot of you cant be serious comments i just laugh
i enjoy some of the shots some may think they are aweful or they dont understand like my shots. but yet in galleries and classes i teach i get some praise. its kind of funny i have a lot of you cant be serious comments i just laugh
Hmm ... I'd like to know where obese people really started from :S
which brings me to the next question: would we rather be obese with a great eye for pitchers or would we rather be mediocre photographers with a perfect body?
I mean, if we focus all the attention any one of those aspirations demand, what would or does usually happen to the other one?
(Only an artist will answer this one in his sleep).
If y'all are going to resurect this thread all I ask is that you please read the entire thing before adding an emotional response to it. There was a lot of misunderstanding in the thread and a lot of name calling.
I don't believe it was anyone's intention (I know it wasn't mine) to offend anyone or scare anyone off from the site.
Hmm ... I'd like to know where obese people really started from :S
which brings me to the next question: would we rather be obese with a great eye for pitchers or would we rather be mediocre photographers with a perfect body?
I mean, if we focus all the attention any one of those aspirations demand, what would or does usually happen to the other one?
(Only an artist will answer this one in his sleep).
I don't give a crap what anyone looks like, but to be able to take a great picture of what would usually be considered an ugly person is an art unto itself.
Pretty people are easier to take pretty photographs of, that's all.
If somebody takes a bad photo, but nobody sees it, is it still a bad shot?
I am afraid it is... That's sound like a Socratic paradox to me...
Are you a thief only when other people see you stealing?
There is not really an issue with bad pictures being posted. Modern technology, unfortunately or fortunately, has enable us to acquire and hence send information - in any form - at a great speed. Let alone the fact that digital cameras give you the freedom to photograph anything! So the point is not really why people post bad pictures - the answer is that they do because they can. A hypothetical issue that would require lots of pages to tackle would be if they are actually aware the pictures they send are bad. But again you have another issue coming up... Subjectivity.
I have been a member of different photography fora for the past 2 years and this question is on the air, always... There is not really a straight answer to it but a plain suggestion: personal crtitique, practice, godd use of the DEL button and study of the Great Photographers and their meaning.
Basically, everyone has their reasons, so here's mine.
Early on, I was REALLY trying to enter all the contests without skip any. It didn't work out, of course, because whenever I squeezed in the time to snap the pic and submit, it didn't turn out great (suprise, surprise).
Now, I have become more meticulous and for me this can mean taking 200+ pics or more. My technique of submitting last minute pics was painful for me, but the feedback was fantastic. I feel encouraged when I see the portofolios of those I admire and see their learning curves.
In short, yes, I submitted suckfest pics kinda on purpose, just to see if I could meet my personal goal (If I don't look closely, they're still sorta pretty to me, tho!) . :p
Hey, I love that I can come here to live and learn.
