Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

I post photographs for many reasons. First let me explain, I am a picture taker. I take spur of the moment shots in field situations that most people call snap shots. I am not, and never want to be, considered a photographer.

I post because my ego needs stroking. I post things that I find interesting that others may too. I post because occasionally I can bring someone joy or get a chuckle out of them.

I am also an image creator. I take several images, often from different sources, combine them to produce a picture. Please take note of my terminology, I take images and combine them into a picture, not a photograph.

I post in several Forums. Where I post depends on the subject. Photographs generally go in Photo Gallery or Birds where they get the most looks (remember ego). Occasionally a photograph will go to one of the Specialty Forums where I hope to get honest critiques, my ego be damned, in an attempt to improve my skills.

Composite pictures generally go to one of the Specialty Forms for meaningful critiques of my effort. If I create a composite that I think is really cool I may post it to Picture Gallery (remember ego). Occasionally I will construct a composite that has a "social message". Being careful not to cross the line and get moved to The Attic I will post it in the Photo Gallery

cahale Loc: San Angelo, TX

I'm a George Mallory follower.

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

You died at 28,000 feet on Mount Everest?

srt101fan

An honest attempt at appraisal of motives and abilities. Refreshing; you gotta love it!

cahale Loc: San Angelo, TX

No, I only follow his excuse. And because it's there, I have no intention of getting anywhere near Everest.

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Thanks for looking and commenting

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Wow I must be getting really senile, I missed the reference completely

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

I post because I find it to be fun to get feedback.

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Me too

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Hi Jack,
I hear you. I post for my ego, and the fun of sharing and getting feedback

dancers Loc: melbourne.victoria, australia

I post replies......I love most of the work you people show here....especially your pets, flowers and scenery............I avoid pictures of people.

Micheld Loc: North Augusta SC

Had somebody complain recently that I am rarely in my pics. Told them the focus isnt meant for me.

Why screw up beautiful scenery with my mutt of a face in the way?

Cany143 Loc: SE Utah

I post here because its better'n pokin' my eye out with a stick.

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Thanks

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Thanks