affectations in photo terminology
Jan 1, 2013 12:25:21 #
In another thread someone mentioned "glass" as the worst affectation in terminology. I would like to know what other people think, because my pet peeve is referring to a photo as a "capture".
"Bokeh" is another one, and as the teenagers who are too lazy to learn the language take over, I'm sure it will get worse.
What is your peeve?
"Bokeh" is another one, and as the teenagers who are too lazy to learn the language take over, I'm sure it will get worse.
What is your peeve?
Jan 1, 2013 12:34:38 #
Jan 1, 2013 12:38:51 #
Mine is when people complain about how people use terms that have been accepted and have been used for numerous years. Those that picked up photography in the digital era use the term bokeh, it's not going away. Join any other serious photography form and you will find it used without question. Make a statement referring to the use of the word as being lazy and refusing to learn proper language would start a nasty reply about being old and refusing to change with the times.
The use of glass has been used even long, I have heard many, many older photographers refer to their lenses as their glass. Actually the gentleman who leads one of photography club calls his lenses "glass", he is in his late70s.
The use of glass has been used even long, I have heard many, many older photographers refer to their lenses as their glass. Actually the gentleman who leads one of photography club calls his lenses "glass", he is in his late70s.
Jan 1, 2013 12:55:37 #
buckwheat wrote:
In another thread someone mentioned "glass" as the worst affectation in terminology. I would like to know what other people think, because my pet peeve is referring to a photo as a "capture".
"Bokeh" is another one, and as the teenagers who are too lazy to learn the language take over, I'm sure it will get worse.
What is your peeve?
"Bokeh" is another one, and as the teenagers who are too lazy to learn the language take over, I'm sure it will get worse.
What is your peeve?
I think people are trying to avoid using the same words all the time. For example, we are stuck with "photography" and "photograph." They're big words to say and big words to type. I use photo, image, and pic frequently, just to break it up.
As for bokeh, that's a legitimate term that has a legitimate use, and some people care about it more than others.
"Glass" might seem like an affectation, but we all get the idea. Of course when you pay $2,000 for a lens, there is a lot more quality in there than just the glass itself, so it's not only the glass that produces a better image.
It's like car people calling a transmission a tranny, or calling a Corvette a Vette. It's shorthand used by people involved in the activity. One thing I don't understand is the compulsion to call an engine a motor. All the vehicle shows I watch on TV use "motor."
So, Im OK with all that photographic affectation.
Jan 1, 2013 13:13:51 #
People are always trying to look for new "buzz words" to use, maby they seen in a magizine or through other people talking, it all means the same thing.
Jan 1, 2013 13:22:14 #
No peeves, life's too short! But a question: what is the forum etiquette (UHH or other) regarding starting a new topic within someone else's topic? (OOOPS) :) :)
Jan 1, 2013 13:44:24 #
jerryc41 wrote:
quote=buckwheat In another thread someone mention... (show quote)
I'll never figure out the 'engine' - 'motor' thing. It sort of reminds me of military basic training where the drill sergeant spent much of his time trying to get basic trainees to call their weapons rifles instead of guns. I can still hear him shouting, "Gun are for hunting."
Jan 1, 2013 13:45:20 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
No peeves, life's too short! But a question: what is the forum etiquette (UHH or other) regarding starting a new topic within someone else's topic? (OOOPS) :) :)
You might want to check the Rules for that. In reality, if you want an answer about tripods, and you post your question in a thread about lenses, you'll be missing most of your audience. Posting a question costs nothing, and it gives others a chance to respond if they have some knowledge in that area - or just want to make a wise crack.
Jan 1, 2013 13:48:45 #
jerryc41 wrote:
quote=buckwheat In another thread someone mention... (show quote)
"Tranny" has another connotation...
;-)
Jan 1, 2013 13:57:15 #
buckwheat wrote:
In another thread someone mentioned "glass" as the worst affectation in terminology. I would like to know what other people think, because my pet peeve is referring to a photo as a "capture".
"Bokeh" is another one, and as the teenagers who are too lazy to learn the language take over, I'm sure it will get worse.
What is your peeve?
"Bokeh" is another one, and as the teenagers who are too lazy to learn the language take over, I'm sure it will get worse.
What is your peeve?
Poor word usage... specifically the misuse of "advice / advise", as in: "I would like some advise on how to improve this photograph."
HOWEVER, people come to this site to learn about photography and how to improve, or help others to improve (hopefully!).
Life's too short to choose to become aggravated.
Just my two pennies worth.... Hope I didn't aggravate anyone!
;-)
Jan 1, 2013 14:41:57 #
buckwheat wrote:
In another thread someone mentioned "glass" as the worst affectation in terminology. I would like to know what other people think, because my pet peeve is referring to a photo as a "capture".
"Bokeh" is another one, and as the teenagers who are too lazy to learn the language take over, I'm sure it will get worse.
What is your peeve?
"Bokeh" is another one, and as the teenagers who are too lazy to learn the language take over, I'm sure it will get worse.
What is your peeve?
Maybe we should make a specialized wordlist/dictionary for photographic and related terms.
Having said that: I'm already switching between "lens" and "objectief" (English and Dutch), adding Glass would suit me fine and in my mind means all the lenses I have.
Bokeh is very special background, definitely not an affectation.
Capture, to me is not the photo itself, but what's in it. The capture of a smile of my grandson's face, of the two rams going head-to-head, etc.
My pet-peeve about language really has nothing to do with photography, but with English in general.
Just one example: "There is so many people in the street..."
Maybe I'm too picky, but if I as an immigrant can learn to speak and write correct English, anybody can!
EstherP
Jan 1, 2013 14:45:35 #
EstherP wrote:
Capture, to me is not the photo itself, but what's in it. The capture of a smile of my grandson's face, of the two rams going head-to-head, etc. EstherP
Capture, to me is not the photo itself, but what's in it. The capture of a smile of my grandson's face, of the two rams going head-to-head, etc. EstherP
What a perfect way to define capture as used in photography!
Jan 1, 2013 14:46:01 #
Jan 2, 2013 00:21:09 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
No peeves, life's too short! But a question: what is the forum etiquette (UHH or other) regarding starting a new topic within someone else's topic? (OOOPS) :) :)
it is called highjacking and is as frowned upon as typingin all capital letters. Mye pete peeve ise spellinge lense insteade ofe lens.
Jan 2, 2013 01:07:32 #
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