The Soul of a Photo: Question #1 - Do you enjoy a technically imperfect photo that seems to have heart and soul and emotion and personality - or does the lack of technical perfection...

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Question #1 - Do you enjoy a technically imperfect photo that seems to have heart and soul and emotion and personality - or does the lack of technical perfection get in the way of your enjoyment?

Question #2 - since this is my first participation in an internet forum, I'm curious to know why some feel it necessary to be rude and crude, rather than just "stepping out of the room?"

sarge69 Loc: Ft Myers, FL

Welcome and a photo is different to all of us. The person taking and holding the photo is the best judge of its worth.

And about the others - Some days it's sunny and some days it's pouring.

Sarge69

Roy Hakala Loc: Red Wing, MN

Linda From Maine wrote:

Question #1 - Do you enjoy a technically imperfect photo that seems to have heart and soul and emotion and personality - or does the lack of technical perfection get in the way of your enjoyment?

That's such a general question that it seems difficult to answer. Do you have some examples to discuss?

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

sarge69 wrote:

Welcome and a photo is different to all of us. The person taking and holding the photo is the best judge of its worth.

And about the others - Some days it's sunny and some days it's pouring.

Sarge69

1. Most definitely. Just asking from the viewer's perspective as we all (I think we all) enjoy looking at other people's photos on this site, and elsewhere.

2. Yeah, I hear you. From a selfish standpoint, sometimes my enjoyment of topics is spoiled by the nasties. Maybe I'm thinking online socializing should be more civil than face to face. :)

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Roy Hakala wrote:

Linda From Maine wrote:

Question #1 - Do you enjoy a technically imperfect photo that seems to have heart and soul and emotion and personality - or does the lack of technical perfection get in the way of your enjoyment?

That's such a general question that it seems difficult to answer. Do you have some examples to discuss?

Ah, good point. I will look for some. Thanks for trying to help me focus. Started this topic too early in the morning!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Linda From Maine wrote:

Question #2 - since this is my first participation in an internet forum, I'm curious to know why some feel it necessary to be rude and crude, rather than just "stepping out of the room?"

Because they can. They're anonymous and hidden. I'm sure you're familiar with the term "bully."

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

jerryc41 wrote:

Linda From Maine wrote:

Question #2 - since this is my first participation in an internet forum, I'm curious to know why some feel it necessary to be rude and crude, rather than just "stepping out of the room?"

Because they can. They're anonymous and hidden. I'm sure you're familiar with the term "bully."

Ah right. Abuse of power without consequences. I was sure naive in asking! And thanks for not being sarcastic in pointing that out :)

jenny Loc: in hiding:)

Yes,Linda,i enjoy pictures not technically "correct" sometimes because "correct" can have a too narrow or stilted opinion with some people. Post processing has actually spoiled a few things simply because it is there to use,and visual information lost. That would make for a subject being less interesting from too much cropping ,just for one example,and there are others as well.

As for rude comments,unfortunate,but it happens...

Acountry330 Loc: Dothan,Ala USA

The picture does not have to be tschnically correct, it is all in the viewer. Some people jut like to be A--holes because they are not talking to you in person. Welcome to the Hog.

robert-photos Loc: Chicago

Linda From Maine wrote:

Question #1 - Do you enjoy a technically imperfect photo that seems to have heart and soul and emotion and personality - or does the lack of technical perfection get in the way of your enjoyment?

Question #2 - since this is my first participation in an internet forum, I'm curious to know why some feel it necessary to be rude and crude, rather than just "stepping out of the room?"

Q#1...Only you can answer that question for yourself.
For myself I want a photo to tell a story or evoke an emotion...technical perfection not required. That is why I enjoy many photos taken by Holgas, toy cameras, Lensbabys, pinhole lenses, etc.

Q#2....Confuses me when you write "this is my first participation in an internet forum". Per your profile you have created a number of new topics and have commented on a number of others. I've viewed your photos posts and must say "Nice work, indeed!".
As to trolls in this forum....they are here as they are in most every other forum. We all have good days and bad.
It don't mean a thing...
If someone is looking for a critique of their photo it does them disservice if you are not honest. (Please note: "honest" not abrasive).

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Jenny and Acountry: thanks so much for your interesting comments.

Robert: I meant new to the whole enchilada: "Ugly Hedgehog - Photography Forum." Until Nov 11, 2012, I had never entered a discussion online in any website. I like your point about toy cameras and pinhole cameras. Thank you for your kind words re my photos. And "honest not abrasive" goes right to my point. Appreciate your input!

HEART Loc: God's Country - COLORADO

Linda From Maine wrote:

quote=sarge69 Welcome and a photo is different to... (show quote)

Linda, swearing off of the general chit-chat, non-photo forum is usually a good start - especially if the lead-in is political, negative, or socially unacceptable; click off and move on. Has proven helpful in avoiding the "nasties" and disturbing stuff.

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

Linda From Maine wrote:

Question #1 - Do you enjoy a technically imperfect photo that seems to have heart and soul and emotion and personality - or does the lack of technical perfection get in the way of your enjoyment?

Question #2 - since this is my first participation in an internet forum, I'm curious to know why some feel it necessary to be rude and crude, rather than just "stepping out of the room?"

Answer #1 - A photograph becomes art when you learn to bend the rules.

Answer #2 - Opinions are like 'bottom-holes' - everyone has one, but some stink.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

I'm guessing the point you were hoping to make with question #1 is that technical perfection is NOT the most important thing - a point that I fully agree with. My progress up the camera ladder was slow and had very humble origins, but that isn't an obstacle to learning what matters most - being able to spot the photographic potential of what life brings to you.

I've just had a quick look at some of your gallery stuff, and it's quite obvious that you have an excellent eye for composition. You obviously put a lot of thought into where to position yourself, the best perspective etc, and those things contribute far more to a good photograph than technical perfection will ever do on its own.

Jusoljoe Loc: Texas

Linda From Maine wrote:

Question #1 - Do you enjoy a technically imperfect photo that seems to have heart and soul and emotion and personality - or does the lack of technical perfection get in the way of your enjoyment?

Question #2 - since this is my first participation in an internet forum, I'm curious to know why some feel it necessary to be rude and crude, rather than just "stepping out of the room?"

#1 is a multi-point question. Technical flaws can ruin an otherwise good storytelling photo....depending upon many factors.

#2 Most often you will find criticism, hopefully constructive, offered when asked for. There are exceptions. Some of us "lay it on the line" without sugar coating. Most often, again, not meaning to be rude or hateful. Also, it takes time to construct careful comments for corrective suggestions. The "It's a great shot!" comment is really only ego building, but OK if no comment is asked, otherwise not helpful.