This is a photography blog...right? (Page 2): I don't think the ISO, f/stop, shutter speed is relevant, since you'll never duplicate the exact conditions I had when recording the...

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

DanielB wrote:

I see allot of great shots posted with absolutely no informative data posted with the shot and ultimately you get people asking what camera, lens, ISO, f-Stop or shutter speed... was used. I get the "Hey everyone look at my picture" mentality but it would be nice if you would also include a little something about how you achieved that awesome result.

I don't think the ISO, f/stop, shutter speed is relevant, since you'll never duplicate the exact conditions I had when recording the image. If I told you that that amazing photograph I took of the interior of a Cathedral in France was 1/30th sec @ f/5.0 ISO 1600 you could remember once you were there but I guarantee that the exposure settings I used would be irrelevant to your shot.

What does make sense is workflow description to give others an idea of how I achieved the final result.

FRENCHY Loc: Stone Mountain , Ga

mwsilvers wrote:

It depends what software you are using to see the info on your PC. When you are viewing through your browser you need an EXIF extension to do the same thing.

Thank you .. I download the extension by Alan Raskin

FRENCHY Loc: Stone Mountain , Ga

DaveO wrote:

Some browsers have an exif reader or one can be downloaded. I think BebuLamar may be able to provide some accurate info.

It is nice to know info at times, but is totally dependent on the particular light and camera combo, etc.

Thanks, Dave,

It was just a curiosity at why I didn't see it when it was present on my PC

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

FRENCHY wrote:

Thanks, Dave,

It was just a curiosity at why I didn't see it when it was present on my PC

I had one for a couple years and lost it probably when I went to Windows 10.

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

rgrenaderphoto wrote:

I don't think the ISO, f/stop, shutter speed is relevant, since you'll never duplicate the exact conditions I had when recording the image. If I told you that that amazing photograph I took of the interior of a Cathedral in France was 1/30th sec @ f/5.0 ISO 1600 you could remember once you were there but I guarantee that the exposure settings I used would be irrelevant to your shot.

What does make sense is workflow description to give others an idea of how I achieved the final result.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

I really would prefer to view pictures, with or without metadata, in the Photo Gallery. Thank you.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

DanielB wrote:

I see allot of great shots posted with absolutely no informative data posted with the shot and ultimately you get people asking what camera, lens, ISO, f-Stop or shutter speed... was used. I get the "Hey everyone look at my picture" mentality but it would be nice if you would also include a little something about how you achieved that awesome result.

Yes, and that is because some of us are here to LEARN - and some only for ego trips .....

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Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

I'm with rgrendader that often the exif can be totally irrelevant if the image was processed, and sometimes can be misleading without accompanying discussion. An example of a before/after of mine that has to be seen to be appreciated, lol:

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-535524-1.html

In previous threads Gene51 and rmalarz have posted examples in support of the "leave it out or describe in detail" way.

Photo Gallery is mostly used just to share, and not expected to be for in-depth study. You will often find discussion of settings and editing in forums such as birds-in-flight, for your consideration, photo analysis, true macro, wedding and other sections where learning is encouraged - or is the whole point of the posting.

btw, the photos the OP posted in 2011 and 2018 don't have exif listed in the topic openings either (bill_de provided one link at bottom of page 1)

d3200prime

DanielB wrote:

I see allot of great shots posted with absolutely no informative data posted with the shot and ultimately you get people asking what camera, lens, ISO, f-Stop or shutter speed... was used. I get the "Hey everyone look at my picture" mentality but it would be nice if you would also include a little something about how you achieved that awesome result.

The EXIF data is not necessary unless one is asking a question that requires looking at the same to answer the members' question. Unfortunately, some of us do not understand, as others have pointed out, the camera, lens, ISO, etc is unique to each shot at that precise time and under the prevailing conditions. I think this member just wanted to gripe.

insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida

I agree with you, Dan. I always appreciate additional information about any picture. Where, when, how, what equipment, settings, etc. just make it more enjoyable and informative and a better learning experience. After all is that not why we are here, mainly?? To learn and improve ourselves.

DanielB Loc: San Diego, Ca

I have no problem with people posting their photos - sharing is what it's all about. What I'm getting at - for example - is you get this great macro shot of an insect, completely in focus, with no info posted. It would be really nice to know if that photo was a photo stacked image or was it achieved with a single image. In this case EXIF data is very useful and interesting not only for seasoned photographers such as myself but specially for those who are beginners. Even a little info on setup & equipment is educational. For those of you who simply don't care - why comment at all.

mas24 wrote:

I've seen many photos where the information is posted. Many do not post information. Yes, uhh members do want you to see their photos, especially if they feel they are worth viewing. I have left countless positive comments on photos posted on this forum, wishing I could achieve such excellence, as a hobbyist/amateur. There's nothing wrong with bragging, if you can back it up. That pertains to anything. Cooking, boxing, race car driver, etc.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

DanielB wrote:

I have no problem with people posting their photos... (show quote)

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SteveR Loc: Michigan

I'm always curious as to camera, lens, and focal length. It's a pain to download the photo in order to pull up EXIF date, much of which may be missing, all of which will be if the photo was re-sized.