A “Good” Shot???
Mar 11, 2020 13:49:07 #
joer wrote:
Yes. People have different values, standards and understanding of what is a quality image...
One of the benefits of regularly participating in a small volunteer-moderated section is you become acquainted with the other users, their goals and interests.
You also learn that opinions are simply that. Great Truth Tellers are of no value to anyone.
Mar 11, 2020 13:52:07 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
xt2 wrote:
I don’t wish to be negative in any way, however, I... (show quote)
Don't you just hate it when others think differently than you?
Mar 11, 2020 13:52:24 #
Longshadow wrote:
Ditto.
If I like it, even though it may not be "perfect", which is a relative condition, I say I like it.
If I like it, even though it may not be "perfect", which is a relative condition, I say I like it.
If you like it say like it. It's fair as the picture may not be good but you like it. I do think people have rights to say that the pictures were bad if they think they are bad. I just don't want to say it because I think people who posted them didn't think they are bad. In fact they mostly think they are very good.
Mar 11, 2020 13:55:17 #
Most of the pictures on this site are of poor quality and their authors expect only congratulations.
Pity but this is how it is.
Pity but this is how it is.
Mar 11, 2020 14:02:05 #
BebuLamar wrote:
If you like it say like it. It's fair as the picture may not be good but you like it. I do think people have rights to say that the pictures were bad if they think they are bad. I just don't want to say it because I think people who posted them didn't think they are bad. In fact they mostly think they are very good.
Yup, they like them, otherwise they probably would not have posted it/them.
Everyone's taste is different.
Does that make someone's taste or interpretation wrong? No. Simply different.
It would be very boring if we all thought alike, wouldn't it?
It's all in the mind's eye of the viewer.
Mar 11, 2020 14:04:25 #
RichardSM wrote:
I don’t agree!
Maybe you’re in the wrong internet site?
Mar 11, 2020 14:06:10 #
Criticism is a potentially thorny subject. As Linda mentioned, some of the subsections are feedback-oriented, and both positive and negative comments are welcomed. The Photo Gallery is another matter. Its prime function is sharing. Some non-professionals may feel the need for something to justify their efforts and expenditure, and a sharing platform serves that function. Without that, many of the Gallery regulars would just see most of their efforts end up on their hard drive never to be seen by anybody except themselves. Those people aren't looking for penetrating critique and aren't concerned that their efforts aren't producing professional quality photos, so the criticisms aren't welcome and aren't going to evoke improvement. Gallery posters know where to go if they want constructive feedback and critique. But I agree with your suggestion that holding back justified negative comments won't result in improvement and growth.
Mar 11, 2020 14:16:14 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I don’t praise when I think the pictures are bad but I avoid giving negative comments.
I do agree.
Equally important is remembering that each Section has a purpose. If a person cannot keep opinions to his/her self, then s/he should not visit the Gallery - which is simply to show work. If one wants to criticize, then spend time at the Critique Section.
Didn't we have this same discussion just a week or two ago???
I remember Linda-no-longer-from-Maine correcting my descriptions of Section purposes.
Mar 11, 2020 14:21:48 #
The Photo Gallery is just that. A place to showcase your work. How many of us here started out taking outstanding top-of-the-line photographs? We get caught up in our own skills that we forget where we started. Anyone who can say they were “always” a great photographer is a narcissistic fool. Let the people on this website post what they like and want to post. If you don’t like it, pass it up. When they ask for feedback then attempt to be a bit humble in your criticism. I am amazed that we even need to discuss this topic.
Mar 11, 2020 14:22:34 #
rehess wrote:
LOL, there are no new discussions in main discussion forum. You can go back years and see the same topics....Didn't we have this same discussion just a week or two ago???
I remember Linda-no-longer-from-Maine correcting my descriptions of Section purposes.
I remember Linda-no-longer-from-Maine correcting my descriptions of Section purposes.
The difference is there are new people joining and old departing nearly every day.
Mar 11, 2020 14:23:18 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
.../... Great Truth Tellers are of no value to anyone.
Hey there is a cliff at the end of the road!!! SLOW DOWN!!!
A great truth (existing cliff) a good advice (slow down)..... Has no value?
Oh! ****! he did not listen, I told the truth.
Let's all stay silent and watch fools speed to their death!
I know it is Darwin working hard to thin the herd but...
Photography is the same, the truth must be heard even when painful. There is a dedicated section for "YES!!! MORE!!!" crappy images. Problem is that there are also gems in there and there is no distinction between fertilizer and genuinely inspired photographs.
This leads me to believe that there should be a section dedicated to truly great work with limited feedback and critical evaluation of what should be posted...
Mar 11, 2020 14:24:21 #
Richard1947 wrote:
For someone who joined only two days ago, you seem to have some pretty strong opinions. How long did you lurk before becoming official? 🤔... If you don’t like it, pass it up. When they ask for feedback then attempt to be a bit humble in your criticism. I am amazed that we even need to discuss this topic.
Mar 11, 2020 14:27:00 #
Richard1947 wrote:
The Photo Gallery is just that. A place to showca... (show quote)
Now I am not a good photographer or I am not even know how to take a picture. Yet I do have opinion about others pictures. I don't think anyone is wrong in saying the pictures are bad or they don't like it. Simply it's best not to say so because very likely it would make the people who posted them feel bad.
Mar 11, 2020 14:28:43 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Unfortunately, the Great Truth Tellers here don't understand the difference between opinion and fact.A great truth (existing cliff) a good advice (slow down)..... Has no value?
I know this as fact 😇
Mar 11, 2020 14:29:04 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
For someone who joined only two days ago, you seem to have some pretty strong opinions. How long did you lurk before becoming official? 🤔
Opinions yes! Strong? Like photographs posted here, it’s all in the eye of the beholder. Sorry if I stepped on your toes. LOL
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