Much of what I see
Jul 2, 2022 23:47:58 #
Longshadow wrote:
Hmmm..
How would one differentiate a scenic from documentary when one had to travel to get the scenic shot?
Special trip, NOT on vacation?
Would non-documentary be shots of things that don't interest the photographer?
I suppose every shot is a "documentary" of some sort then, even the Milky Way as one would be documenting the sky as it appeared.
How would one differentiate a scenic from documentary when one had to travel to get the scenic shot?
Special trip, NOT on vacation?
Would non-documentary be shots of things that don't interest the photographer?
I suppose every shot is a "documentary" of some sort then, even the Milky Way as one would be documenting the sky as it appeared.
Jul 3, 2022 00:17:27 #
SX2002 wrote:
I would certainly hope that people do take pics of things that interest them...not much point otherwise...why would anyone bother to take pics of things of no interest to them... 
Jul 3, 2022 05:05:12 #
gvarner wrote:
Much of what I see on UHH is what I would call documentary photography, people documenting their travels and things that interest them. This is not meant as a criticism. It’s just my observation.
Guilty as charged... lately my docos are starting to outnumber the images I've created
and processed just for enjoyment.
I must do something about it.
Thanks for "rattling my cage".
Jul 3, 2022 05:32:05 #
Longshadow wrote:
Hmmm..
How would one differentiate a scenic from documentary when one had to travel to get the scenic shot?
Special trip, NOT on vacation?
Would non-documentary be shots of things that don't interest the photographer?
I suppose every shot is a "documentary" of some sort then, even the Milky Way as one would be documenting the sky as it appeared.
How would one differentiate a scenic from documentary when one had to travel to get the scenic shot?
Special trip, NOT on vacation?
Would non-documentary be shots of things that don't interest the photographer?
I suppose every shot is a "documentary" of some sort then, even the Milky Way as one would be documenting the sky as it appeared.
There's a few indicators Longy.
A classic indicator is when the main subject is shot, like you would shoot it with a gun ie
a "bulls eye" in the centre of the frame... thought for composition is
rarely necessary for a documentary image... just so long as the vital details are captured.
For example: The SOOC image I shot Thursday afternoon of the brake caliper below,
just needs to display the stainless steel bias springs for correct orientation
during reassembly.
So the pertinent parts being in the centre of the
frame does the job for a documentary photo.
Jul 3, 2022 07:42:30 #
Jul 3, 2022 15:24:45 #
scallihan
Loc: Tigard, OR
Hereford wrote:
I find the second photo ghastly. I guess I'm a "close to natural" guy.
Same here.
Jul 3, 2022 15:27:47 #
scallihan
Loc: Tigard, OR
gvarner wrote:
My sentiments too. One of the pros in our photo club took issue with the instruction to always open the critique session with a positive and not a negative, his opinion being that positive strokes on a poor effort don’t always make for better photography.
What is a "poor effort"? One can spend time and effort hiking hither and yon, battling mosquitoes, trying to keep warm or cool, trying to get a good image, but still end up with a poor product.
Jul 3, 2022 20:21:44 #
Abo wrote:
There's a few indicators Longy. br br A classic i... (show quote)
Adobe (and a lot of other people) has a different take on Documentary photography...which includes the likes of Diane Arbus and skilled photographers who "documented" the Civil War. Images posted in Nat Geo are generally considered documentary images and thus are not supposed to be altered in any significant way. The image you posted, and I have many of those including the cat food my cat will eat, are not really documentary but are snapshots that we use in everyday life. Documentary photography is a well-known genre that includes, when done by a skilled photographer, work that can also be called "art." The link (and it is a crazy long link-hope it works): https://www.adobe.com/ie/creativecloud/photography/discover/documentary-photography.html?ef_id=CjwKCAjw_ISWBhBkEiwAdqxb9myQxOSRHFZDfzjQWtCbTBS3V-E_5nWlHDxjm50FuSl0mfkXpnWZwRoCV6AQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!271592263377!!!g!!!1413573331!55719868215&gclid=CjwKCAjw_ISWBhBkEiwAdqxb9myQxOSRHFZDfzjQWtCbTBS3V-E_5nWlHDxjm50FuSl0mfkXpnWZwRoCV6AQAvD_BwE
Jul 3, 2022 22:55:11 #
cahale wrote:
It does often seem to be viewing night at Uncle Bobs after he returns from his trip to Peoria. But almost no one except hardwired professionals take pictures of things which do not interest them. And while I am often harsh in my criticism, I also appreciate the approximately 2% that are truly interesting. Let's just not show any more pictures of Aunt Emma peering at the wonderful bargain on the table of the bazaar.
You aint seen my Aunt Emma !
Jul 3, 2022 22:57:04 #
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