scsdesphotography Loc: Southeastern Michigan

Science and photography are similar in one respect (aside from the fact that science made photography possible), they can be roughly divided into two groups. In science there are theorist and researchers who contribute new ideas and discoveries, and then there are those who, called educators (that was me), translate those ideas and new facts so that others can understand the process of science and become contributors to the field. Photography has the manufacturers and practitioners who constantly develop new hardware and artistic technique to produce impactful images. And then there are those who have the ability to teach others how to use the hardware and develop their own art to produce exciting new images. Neither field would survive without both. So, I nominate Scott Kelby as my photographer mentor and major influence. If you truly want to understand the science and art of your photography try teaching it to another person. To wit, if you can't clearly explain to someone else what your doing, then you clearly don't understand it yourself. Doesn't mean you can't produce quality images, it just means you don't know why.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

LoL, you want a post about dead photographers?? Hey, why don’t you lead a seance, THAT could be cool! We could actually ask Weegee is he really said, “f8 and don’t be late”!!!! LoL
My wuestion is alway, “why do we never talk about photography”???
SS

lsupremo Loc: Palm Desert, CA

Beautiful things created years ago are still beautiful now, so if you don’t want to enjoy beauty so be it.

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

Pete Turner from the film era. http://www.peteturner.com/Classics/index.html

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Here's one I did, back on February 17th -

Of the Contemporary Artists shooting Today, which ones have inspired you, and why?

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-514286-1.html

And here's one I did, back on November 15th, 2017 -

Who are the Photographers from the Past (or the present) whose work you've most liked, and why?

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-496960-1.html

There may be one or two others, I did, even earlier than this ...

Please feel welcome to browse my list of topics (in signature) and go to any which may interest you ...

Glenn Harve

Perhaps it is because nowadays to be exeptional is not PC. One is encouraged to be part of a herd, and not stand out as an original thinker or superior performer. "We are all the same" mentality is of course not only naive, its boring. Herald our heros!

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Read my tag line, I enjoy the old masters as much as the next guy. I shoot beauty every time I shoot!
But I’ll stay away from my heroes, too many here would not understand or consider, for example the contributions of Mapplethorpe as a master!
SS

cambriaman Loc: Central CA Coast

I always believed that UHH is a place to discuss technology and technique as well as to gain knowledge of excellent photo op locations through personal experiences. Examples of others' work shown here expands our horizons and gives us food for thought. Criticism expressed here opens eyes to other point of view and is usually positive in intent. Negativism usually get stomped or starts a lengthy waste of bandwidth for no gain.

JohnSwanda Loc: San Francisco

I'm a big fan, but his subjects probably have limited appeal to people here, if they have even heard of him. He's also a photographer whose prints you must see in person to get the full effect.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Yes, I'd agree with both points. Limited fan numbers and personally seeing his prints.
--Bob

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

And here, Bipod - are some posts I've done on Photography as Art -

The Preconceived Shot (a la Ansel Adams) vs. the Point and Shoot mentality, re-contrived into "Art" in PP ... which do yours fall under?
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-513753-1.html
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What IS Photography? - a) Craft b) Art c) Money-Maker d) Science e) Time-Waster f) Time-User g) Money-Waster - Pick one or make up your own!
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-509832-1.html
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What was your best "Photographic Moment" of the past year 2017?
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-505060-1.html
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What's the most dangerous situation you ever found yourself in, in your attempt to take a different-looking photograph?
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-503176-1.html
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If Ansel Adams were around today, and was asked to pick a DSLR - which one do you think he would pick? (format / brand / optics, etc.)
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-502681-1.html
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What would you say, is your most-often photographed subject matter?
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-498555-1.html
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Photographs which feature "abstract art" ... do they have any value in the art market, or no?
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-498057-1.html
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Is there a recurring theme going through your photographic work? ... If so, what is it?
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-496962-1.html
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A Look Back ... there's been a loss of many names in the Photo Biz in recent years ... which ones do you miss most, and why?
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-496788-1.html
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Photographic Art - What Constitutes "ART" for you - in a photograph?
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-496208-1.html
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Photography as an alternate form of art ...
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-485714-1.html
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Best I can do, for now ... enjoy!!!!

josquin1 Loc: Massachusetts

Sally Mann. Her newest work is incredible. The complete opposite of the digital photographer. Loves noise.

tdekany Loc: Oregon

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

A master of Kodachrome, underexposed, polarized, copied on a Bowens Illumitran 3 to increase contrast and saturation...

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

Linda, have you seen any of Irving Penn's work?