R.G. Loc: Scotland

So many of the threads in this forum, and in particular in this section, end up bloated and spiralling down into slanging matches. I can't help thinking that those threads would be far more constructive and edifying if we could identify and avoid the usual derailer subjects and associated behaviours.

One of the main ones that I've identified is what I'll refer to as High Horse Syndrome - people forming strong and very entrenched (i.e. inflexible) opinions on various subjects. I'll list what I see as some of the most common problematic opinions.

1) Post processing is for fixing mistakes that should have been avoided at the time of capture.

2) Post processing's main purpose is for creating fakery of various kinds.

3) To be able to proclaim authoritatively what a real photographer is or isn't, you need to be a fully fledged member of the High Order of Self-Appointed Real Photographers. The same condition applies to being able to declare what a real photograph is or isn't.

4) If you let the camera do anything for you, you can't call it "manual".

5) If you give an image any post processing, it's not a representation of reality. And you should have been able to get it exactly right in camera, so shame on you.

If you want to make a suggestion of your own or elaborate on any of my suggestions, feel free.

Ourspolair

You cracked open a crater! :)

JD750 Loc: SoCal

Here is one you forgot.

o Real photographers only shoot in raw format.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Methinks it's a not-so-dormant volcano .

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Apropos.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Indeed (but I shoot in raw myself, so I'll not say too much on that subject ).

R.G. Loc: Scotland

But only if the usual perps read it and recognise themselves.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

They'll probably read it and think you're referring to someone else.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

True (sigh) .

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

You just slung an asteroid and are waiting to see where it lands, huh?

This is very funny - or more accurately, the HOSARP Luddites you described are funny.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Just some wishful thinking (that it might make a difference and improve things - no harm in wishing).

(Just googled HOSARP. If it's not a city in India then I'm lost..... ).

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Which means they have to PP

R.G. Loc: Scotland

But wouldn't that mean that they aren't real photographers?

bob7fred

Just wondering how many hands is your horse! Me thinks I ride a pony.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Strictly a foot soldier.