Travel & Landscape Photo Predjudice
Jan 17, 2018 18:02:02 #
TheDman
Loc: USA
tjpratt wrote:
why do you want to have your photos "judged" by anyone but yourself.
So they will let you into their art show so you can sell photos and make money.
Jan 17, 2018 18:22:33 #
Hank Fanelli
Loc: Denver
You are not alone. Although I shoot other things my first love, and always has been "The Street"
Jan 17, 2018 18:26:29 #
Heather Iles
Loc: UK, Somerset
MadMikeOne wrote:
Exactly! I go out to take photos to please myself.... (show quote)
Good for you. Just think of the exercise you get in doing so too and on return from treking you have something pleasing to look at.
Jan 17, 2018 18:30:10 #
Booker wrote:
I have found that among photographers in general, and among judges of competitions, there is a strong predjudice toward travel photography and Landscape Photos. A large portion of my photography is Street Photoraphy and portraits. In fact, I find landscape work to be a bit repetitive - it becomes kind of boring. To, me, this is too bad, since I personally find that people are endlessly interesting. I wonder if I am alone in this.
Each to his own
Jan 17, 2018 19:25:16 #
Heather Iles wrote:
Good for you. Just think of the exercise you get in doing so too and on return from treking you have something pleasing to look at.
And I sleep really well, too! It's tiring, especially in the heat and humidity of our summers.
Jan 17, 2018 19:55:03 #
Landscape, like all styles requires a certain amount of personal creativity.
Just taking a picture of a nude does not make it interesting or noteworthy.
You need to find a way of presenting it with your own unique and personal style to make it pop.
Just taking a picture of a nude does not make it interesting or noteworthy.
You need to find a way of presenting it with your own unique and personal style to make it pop.
Jan 17, 2018 20:40:12 #
Booker wrote:
I have found that among photographers in general, and among judges of competitions, there is a strong predjudice toward travel photography and Landscape Photos. A large portion of my photography is Street Photoraphy and portraits. In fact, I find landscape work to be a bit repetitive - it becomes kind of boring. To, me, this is too bad, since I personally find that people are endlessly interesting. I wonder if I am alone in this.
In the general competition shows I've been in street scenes always did very well. I shoot everything and like it all. I would get very bored only shooting one subject. I look at portraits and always wonder why I would want to hang a photo of a stranger on my wall. Landscapes can be boring, but sometimes I get a really stellar shot of nature in action in all her glory. As for birds, I find them much more interesting, and funny, than people. I attempt to get them doing something different whenever I can and I simply love to look back at my animal shots (birds, bears, otters, whatever): they give me great joy. Here are three funny bird photos.
Jan 17, 2018 20:53:27 #
Photography judges must have had the same education as Dog & Cat judges.
Jan 17, 2018 23:54:42 #
We are trying to create something new, something better, something from a different angle, different light, different setting, that is great. Most of the pictures are for the photographer to enjoy or see if they can get a ribbon or so from them.
I find what I enjoy now is being asked to take pictures of a local baseball stadiums 75th anniversary celebration with celebrities there and the stands full of people. A Christmas party for a childrens home where some kids have never experienced getting presents. Dog and cat shelter fund raising events and other activities.
I take pictures of the events and of the people to record who was there and what was going on. I give these pictures to the places so they have a record of the event. I find that most rewarding taking people pictures. In another topic photographers wonder what will happen with their pictures after they are gone. I do not have to worry about that problem. The pictures are out of my hands in a few day and the recipients are so happy to have them. People, birds, landscape do all of them and share them with others, a good feelings.
I find what I enjoy now is being asked to take pictures of a local baseball stadiums 75th anniversary celebration with celebrities there and the stands full of people. A Christmas party for a childrens home where some kids have never experienced getting presents. Dog and cat shelter fund raising events and other activities.
I take pictures of the events and of the people to record who was there and what was going on. I give these pictures to the places so they have a record of the event. I find that most rewarding taking people pictures. In another topic photographers wonder what will happen with their pictures after they are gone. I do not have to worry about that problem. The pictures are out of my hands in a few day and the recipients are so happy to have them. People, birds, landscape do all of them and share them with others, a good feelings.
Jan 18, 2018 00:14:21 #
Booker wrote:
I have found that among photographers in general, and among judges of competitions, there is a strong predjudice toward travel photography and Landscape Photos. A large portion of my photography is Street Photoraphy and portraits. In fact, I find landscape work to be a bit repetitive - it becomes kind of boring. To, me, this is too bad, since I personally find that people are endlessly interesting. I wonder if I am alone in this.
I can have ADD at times, so I would get so bored, if I only did one type of photography. Of course I am still learning about photography, so I love photographing any and everything. I have found I am better at photographing animals, birds, flowers, buildings, etc., than people. Only because, I have not perfected my skills as a photographer, to take good enough Portraits. But, I am taking a class to get better at it. I also, like viewing other peoples photography. And I like it all. It is interesting to me, to see what other people create with their cameras. Yes, the internet is flooded with birds, flowers, and waterfalls. But I still find them fun to look at. I really love street photography, and especially B&W. I love night photography, but I "really" stink at that. I have never entered any contests, nor will I, so I can't argue your point about the bias towards travel photography and Landscapes. But, it sounds like you have found your niche, and I would continue to do that type of photography, and not worry about other photographers/judges prejudices. If you like it, do it. And I am positive you are not alone, just google street photography and portraits and you will find thousands of photographers who love it as much as you do. If you like to show off your work, go to National Geographic's Your Shot. They have contests all the time, and you can submit your photos and get feedback. Also, it is not just about nature and animals. actually I see a lot of people and street photography on there, and it gets a lot of attention. Good luck and keep on shooting!
Jan 18, 2018 03:57:40 #
mwsilvers wrote:
You are not alone. Most landscape work is derivati... (show quote)
I like landscapes as it proves that I was there. If it has been done many times before, here is my experience. I have wanted to take heron photos and when the chance came, I took it. It is my photo and I share my photo. If I wanted to put my photos in a competition I would first look at the past winners to see if I really want to join that competition. I consider myself an eclectic photographer as I do not stick to just one genre. I got my eagle photo and now I want another one. I like eagles and when I find the best photo I think is the best, the rest of you will get to see it. If you like it or not, that is up to you. If I post my experiments, you will find it a gem or it needs some work. That is why I experiment. Photography is your expression wether it is landscapes or street photogrpahy, animals etc. I like them all.
Jan 18, 2018 05:50:07 #
SteveR wrote:
One of the great street photographers on the Hog, Graham Smith, is also a great landscape photographer. I don't care what genre he would enter in a contest, he would win. I think it has to do more with the photographer than the genre.
Definitely
be seeing youJan 18, 2018 09:27:33 #
mwsilvers wrote:
You are not alone. Most landscape work is derivati... (show quote)
My feeling exactly.
Jan 18, 2018 09:51:24 #
Regarding landscape photography it all depends on where you live, if you live in hot countries then maybe yes, landscapes can get boring , not much colour etc, I live in the UK where it rains a lot, but when the sun shines on a clear day , WOW, every where you look is a beautiful sight,the Yorkshire dales, North Wales, the lake district, Scotland Derbyshire,and that is just the northern part of the UK, so if you think landscape pics are boring you could say the same for every aspect of photography,it all depends on the type you like to do,you like street photography ok,but if everyone did it wouldn't that soon become boring too.
Jan 18, 2018 11:12:33 #
i'm a landscape shooter and occasional contest judge, but my secret passion is looking at great street images. I still get chills over a few of the Vivian Meier pieces in a way that no grand canyon shot has ever done.
Don't draw any conclusions over there being a bias when there may not be at all.
Good luck!!
Don't draw any conclusions over there being a bias when there may not be at all.
Good luck!!
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