How do I reply?
Aug 17, 2019 21:47:22 #
Just had someone comment that a picture I had taken "looked just like a painting you must have a really good camera" do I just reply with a thank you? What would you say?
Aug 17, 2019 21:51:56 #
rdjustus wrote:
Just had someone comment that a picture I had taken "looked just like a painting you must have a really good camera" do I just reply with a thank you? What would you say?
I would politely explain how I took the photograph and processed it mentioning the skills required to do it and then say; "I feel like I could have done this with any camera." Then thank them for their interest in your image.
Aug 17, 2019 21:53:40 #
Ob1
Loc: Utah
I think I would say “Thanks” (at least it was a compliment). I might then reply that I know how to use the camera as well.
Brad
Brad
Aug 17, 2019 21:55:52 #
Thank you. I didn't know what to say, I do feel it was intended as a compliment :)
Aug 17, 2019 21:56:25 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
rdjustus wrote:
Just had someone comment that a picture I had taken "looked just like a painting you must have a really good camera" do I just reply with a thank you? What would you say?
Tell them how you feel.
Aug 17, 2019 22:05:22 #
rdjustus wrote:
Thank you. I didn't know what to say, I do feel it was intended as a compliment :)
Oh, it was intended as a compliment.
But many people don't know about composition and exposure, so they think better cameras take better pictures.
I simply reply "Thank you, it does well for me.".
(They're not looking for a lesson in photography.)
Aug 17, 2019 22:08:59 #
I hear you brought a very tasty cake to the luncheon, you must have a great oven.
Aug 17, 2019 22:16:52 #
SWFeral
Loc: SWNM
I once read that a famous photographer dined at a famous restaurant. When the maitre d' said something like, "I love your photos--you must have a really good camera," the photographer replied, "I loved your food--you must have a really good oven." It's a rough translation. They were trying to compliment you in an ignorant way.
Aug 17, 2019 22:22:35 #
Aug 17, 2019 22:23:07 #
Don't be too upset. I'm sure you are a good photographer taking photos WITH good equipment. For somebody, like the individual giving the compliment, who is probably used to taking photos with lesser equipment and ending up with less desirable results, he recognized both the better equipment AND your skill.
Besides, just let it roll off. YOU know why your photos are good. Just say "thanks" and leave it at that.
Besides, just let it roll off. YOU know why your photos are good. Just say "thanks" and leave it at that.
Aug 17, 2019 22:31:11 #
rdjustus wrote:
Just had someone comment that a picture I had taken "looked just like a painting you must have a really good camera" do I just reply with a thank you? What would you say?
Yes!
Whether or not they said 'good camera', they were still complimenting you and your result.
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Aug 17, 2019 23:01:59 #
rdjustus wrote:
Just had someone comment that a picture I had taken "looked just like a painting you must have a really good camera" do I just reply with a thank you? What would you say?
Do you have a really good camera?
Aug 17, 2019 23:35:57 #
rdjustus wrote:
Just had someone comment that a picture I had taken "looked just like a painting you must have a really good camera" do I just reply with a thank you? What would you say?
I would say “thank you”.
It is a compliment. Why do you ask what to say? Are you offended by the fact that your viewers do not have a deep understanding of the art and craft of photography? If so I suggest another hobby might be more fulfilling.
Otherwise I suggest you respond as you would to any compliment.
I do not mean that to sound harsh. Just saying...
Aug 17, 2019 23:42:14 #
...they say ignorance is bliss...just say thank you and be on your way...
Aug 18, 2019 02:00:34 #
zug55
Loc: Naivasha, Kenya, and Austin, Texas
I think that the best way is just to politely acknowledge the compliment--which is exactly what it is.
If you know the person well or if it is appropriate in this particular situation, you might add that you indeed have decent photographic equipment, but that skill is equally important to take a good photograph.
If you know the person well or if it is appropriate in this particular situation, you might add that you indeed have decent photographic equipment, but that skill is equally important to take a good photograph.
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