Why bad photographers think they are good???
Dec 29, 2019 18:37:01 #
Rongnongno wrote:
A simple question...
How many "photographers" are actually in this group (i.e., "bad" photographers who think they're "good")? I don't think I've ever met any in my circle of acquaintances or on UHH for that matter...
Just because someone likes their photos or posts them on Gallery doesn't necessarily mean they think they are a good photographer......?
Dec 29, 2019 18:39:09 #
Dec 29, 2019 18:43:00 #
Race Raccoon wrote:
Thanks! I'm not sure if that's true or not, but the pic makes me smile.THAT's quite good. A seemingly very likable fellow there. 
Dec 29, 2019 18:43:50 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
OmmmmmDoubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.
Dec 29, 2019 18:46:33 #
OK, I've read all 10 pages and a question about this subject hasn't been brought up yet. Sure, everyone makes bad shots occasionally and everyone can take a great shot now and then. And also true, people improve. But, what is it about some photographers whose work consistently excels all the time. How do they maintain their consistency?
Dec 29, 2019 18:47:13 #
Reconvic
Loc: clermont Fl
CHG_CANON wrote:
Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.
I love you CHG!
Dec 29, 2019 18:49:11 #
Fotoartist wrote:
Do you know any personally? Do they really never need to delete a single photo?OK, I've read all 10 pages and a question about this subject hasn't been brought up yet. Sure, everyone makes bad shots occasionally and everyone can take a great shot now and then. And also true, people improve. But, what is it about some photographers who consistently excel almost all the time. What sets them apart?
Dec 29, 2019 18:50:14 #
Dec 29, 2019 18:52:11 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Do you know any personally? Do they really never need to delete a single photo?
One of the keys to better practices that better photographers understand is to always show your best work.
Dec 29, 2019 18:54:11 #
Dec 29, 2019 18:57:50 #
Reconvic
Loc: clermont Fl
Fotoartist wrote:
OK, I've read all 10 pages and a question about this subject hasn't been brought up yet. Sure, everyone makes bad shots occasionally and everyone can take a great shot now and then. And also true, people improve. But, what is it about some photographers whose work consistently excels all the time. How do they maintain their consistency?
OCD, Over Achiever, competitive, seeking attention, ETC. I don't think that Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods would have gotten to their level of proficiency if it weren't for all the recognition that they received. I don't think that photography is any different.
Dec 29, 2019 19:01:55 #
oregonfrank
Loc: Astoria, Oregon
Why does it matter? If people enjoy doing photography, no matter how good they are, isn’t that what really matters? Whether individuals over- or under-evaluate their skills, I suggest that many or most of us don’t rate our skills accurately.
Dec 29, 2019 19:05:23 #
Fotoartist wrote:
Is this your answer to your own question, "How do they maintain their consistency?" It seems you're suggesting that it's not that they don't have failures; they just don't share them.One of the keys to better practices that better photographers understand is to always show your best work.
Dec 29, 2019 19:36:21 #
Dec 29, 2019 19:59:51 #
Les Brown wrote:
I wonder if Jackson Pollack ever thought his work was good...or bad?
I reckon PollOck is a genius and his work is exquisite.
I think the same of Photographers Edward S, Koen Demuynck et al...
It's because of their work I know I'm just a hack.
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