robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Mea Culpa, Mea Culpa, Mea Maxima Culpa

Some don't see any need to know details because they say it is unlikely anyone will encounter the exact conditions.
Well that may be so, but for those new to photography or who have never done the type of photography as the image in question the information will give them a starting point to work from and learn it on their own. And as to reading the exif data, some don't know about it, some don't know how to access it etc etc.
From my point of view of a retired classroom teacher I still say that the more exact info to think about the more someone can learn. And this applies even more to technical things. At some point you may reach the level where you don't need it, but may still be interested anyway while others don't desire to know for whatever reason. If it is there and you don't want it, just don't read it. If you want to know then it is there, besides we can add things like lighting and other conditions that have bearing.
Example: the SS seems to be very high for the subject - but you find it was handheld from a moving vehicle/or the subject was moving - that justifies a very high SS for the subject.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

That was an American writer who did that. I never ran into anyone in another country who used that phrase, but lots of other descriptions. And of course it depends on the American, or Brit, or German, or Frenchman etc etc etc. as to if they are "ugly".

BebuLamar

I have said I never remove the EXIF data and I would elaborate on how I take a picture if you ask me but how do you know if you are in a similar situation. What I am trying to say your approach to learning is flawed.

Bill_de Loc: US

He was willing to share his methods and that is where I learned how to get that smoothed water effect with a long exposure.

That is not the same as seeing some numbers without the photographer explaining what he/she did and why. I don't think anyone expects an explanation to go along with each posted picture, so all they get is numbers.

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Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

I like this idea because it goes one more step to teaching/learning. If Photo Gallery weren't so much about social sharing and nano-second viewing for many, I think we'd find more folks would be willing to spend time discussing. As is currently, it will be up to the viewer to ask the questions that will help in their personal journey.

I have only posted one topic to Gallery since July 30. In the opening of the one in July I said, "it would be a mistake to think this is straight out of camera " Folks who were interested in the pp, including composite work, asked - and we chatted. It was a good thread.

The one I posted in August included four images. #4 was obviously "playful pp," but #3 wasn't as obvious. I don't recall that anyone asked specifically why the sky looked textured. So they didn't notice, or noticed and didn't care one way or the other about that treatment.

For some UHH sections it makes sense to include the exif, such as birds-in-flight and wedding. Those will be as much about technique as artistry.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

"Natural" drift? Between Robert's recipe posting and this comment of yours, eight people (some of us posting multiple times) stayed on topic. Not sure how we return when we never left

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

That may be your opinion Bebe, but you know what they say about opinions don't ya. Again, thank you to the posters who include the information with their images. I especially enjoy Regis's stunning BIF images, and he is one of many who share their settings and gear.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Your approach to teaching is flawed ....

Raz Theo Loc: Music City

Bingo! And it doesn't matter how old you are or whether you're a pro or rank amateur. After 60 years, I know I'm still learning.

Raz Theo Loc: Music City

This rather imperious comment has been expressed several times on this thread. Why don't you leave it up to the viewer to decide how/why/if they utilize your info? When I posted this topic I mentioned the term 'curious'. Basically that's all this was intended to be about: curiosity, nothing more.

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

👍👍👍

AndyH Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire

Sorry. Can't help it - if anyone gets on the subject of food, I'm a goner.

I agree that the photo gallery section doesn't generate much but "nice shot". Again, I do find shutter speed and aperture information useful, at least when the poster gives the focal length of the lens used. It does help with visualization at times, as in the moving water examples.

I'll try to be more careful, both about posting shooting information and drifting off topic. Oh wait, meat loaf!

Andy

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

We have this discussion on a regular basis. I learn at least three valuable things from settings - I don't see how any of these is harmful

(1) what ISO value people are comfortable working at

(2) what shutter speed was used to get a certain ambiance - in particular, level of motion blur

(3) what aperture was used to get a certain ambiance - in particular, DOF

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

Exactly, and well stated! 👍 I fully realize the Pro's and wannabees don't have to think twice about settings for a certain scene, but for myself, an amateur I do indeed find them helpful.