Art and taking good pictures / REAL QUESTION
Feb 29, 2012 16:07:55 #
Last weekend I went to Brand Library and Museum. After taking many shots outside I entered the library (once Mr. Brands home) and then into the Art Museum.
The Art Museum had maybe a 100 pieces of art and I looked at each one. Maybe it was my bad back starting to hurt (no benches to sit on), But all but two of the pieces I looked at I saw nothing. I even wondered what kind of day job the artist had.
The two pieces I did like were (a water color portrait and a Serigraph of two rhinos standing next to a swimming pool).
So while this show was maybe 100,000,000,000th of the art that is out there, would my finding 2% enjoyable, say anything about the coldness I feel while taking pictures?
The Art Museum had maybe a 100 pieces of art and I looked at each one. Maybe it was my bad back starting to hurt (no benches to sit on), But all but two of the pieces I looked at I saw nothing. I even wondered what kind of day job the artist had.
The two pieces I did like were (a water color portrait and a Serigraph of two rhinos standing next to a swimming pool).
So while this show was maybe 100,000,000,000th of the art that is out there, would my finding 2% enjoyable, say anything about the coldness I feel while taking pictures?
Feb 29, 2012 16:24:32 #
Dietxanadu, art is in the eyes of the beholder. Not everyone looks at a photo with the same feeling. What turns you on as a photographer doesn't turn everyone on. Yes we want everyone to like our photos or an artist wants everyone to like their art. But that isn't reality. Just be happy with what you shoot and your art will develop. That is why I try not to be judgemental about other folks' photography. It may be the greatest photo they have ever taken but others may not see it that way. I certainly don't want to be the one that discourages someone. Don't ask us about whether your photography is cold natured. Ask yourself. That is who you have to please. I enjoy your threads. thanks for sharing.
Feb 29, 2012 17:18:25 #
That is a good question, what is art. It is different for each person. Your photo's only have to please you unless you are in the business of selling them.
Feb 29, 2012 17:44:49 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
It doesnt always have to be about the art. One of my favorite photos is a picture my granddaughter took; certainly not a piece of art and not that good a photo if one was to critique it. I like it and its on my wall in my office I couldnt care less if anyone else likes it or not.
Feb 29, 2012 17:58:51 #
Golly Gee...My photo club just had a super presentation by a local artist...She went to great lengths in comparing her husbands photos and her paintings of the the same subject. She of course spent hours ...he a quick snap .....
Try it and see if you can feel different about the two medias of expression....(sabinak9@juno.com).
Try it and see if you can feel different about the two medias of expression....(sabinak9@juno.com).
Mar 1, 2012 09:52:29 #
Dietxanadu wrote:
, ...would my finding 2% enjoyable, say anything about the coldness I feel while taking pictures?
First, 2% is an astronomically high portion...far more then needed to fuel the chase.
Second, it is not coldness. It is grasp.
Mar 1, 2012 10:12:50 #
I don't think so,'xanadu. The artist may have been coldly
calculating on doing something that would sell,and therefore
just trying to be different enough to be noticed. Different
is not necessarily art.If you feel cold when making a
photographic image it might just be that you are concentrating on what you're doing? There are styles and fads in all arts, it's hard to escape the age we live in.
calculating on doing something that would sell,and therefore
just trying to be different enough to be noticed. Different
is not necessarily art.If you feel cold when making a
photographic image it might just be that you are concentrating on what you're doing? There are styles and fads in all arts, it's hard to escape the age we live in.
Mar 1, 2012 11:00:11 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
jenny wrote:
I don't think so,'xanadu. The artist may have been coldly
calculating on doing something that would sell,and therefore
just trying to be different enough to be noticed. Different
is not necessarily art.If you feel cold when making a
photographic image it might just be that you are concentrating on what you're doing? There are styles and fads in all arts, it's hard to escape the age we live in.
calculating on doing something that would sell,and therefore
just trying to be different enough to be noticed. Different
is not necessarily art.If you feel cold when making a
photographic image it might just be that you are concentrating on what you're doing? There are styles and fads in all arts, it's hard to escape the age we live in.
and yet another voice joins the mix. In my experience if i feel cold while making an image then either I need a coat or I need to stop. Some days it just doesn't flow - but once the passion is gone........
time to pack up maybe for a much longer time. So yeah, I'd say if looking at good art leaves you cold, if your own shooting just does not excite I'd be thinking about seeing a shrink for some anti-depressants and/or a chat.
Mar 1, 2012 12:18:26 #
It could be artistic inadequacy, or maybe you just need a better coat.
Mar 1, 2012 16:13:46 #
olcoach
Loc: Oregon
Hi, I think studying art is one of the easy way to develop a good photographer's eye. I look for things that deal with what I want to shoot and study them to try to determine what,if anything, makes it a special picture. I've learned a lot but it may not work for all. Have fun and keep shootin'. Mike
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