How would you title this photo?
Aug 30, 2019 16:48:15 #
Aug 30, 2019 17:42:03 #
[quote=bbrowner]I would like to, respectfully… disagree with Scruples… and many others who have expressed the the same thought… that photographs must tell a story.
Allow me to make comparisons of photography and music. While different… they are also the same.
Barry,
I love your thoughts on this. There are photos that tell a story, but for me, most landscapes just say "enjoy the view". The photo I shared here, in my book, does tell a story on its own, and yet, I wanted a title, or a thought to go with it, sort of putting the punctuation to the end of the sentence. Many have given their thoughts on the idea of adding a title, and I see both sides of their arguments and am not debating them. I am enjoying the ideas given so far, and very appreciative of them.
Allow me to make comparisons of photography and music. While different… they are also the same.
Barry,
I love your thoughts on this. There are photos that tell a story, but for me, most landscapes just say "enjoy the view". The photo I shared here, in my book, does tell a story on its own, and yet, I wanted a title, or a thought to go with it, sort of putting the punctuation to the end of the sentence. Many have given their thoughts on the idea of adding a title, and I see both sides of their arguments and am not debating them. I am enjoying the ideas given so far, and very appreciative of them.
Aug 30, 2019 19:28:09 #
justhercamera wrote:
It was a great day at Lake Michigan for those who love the waves. I photographed surfers and kiteboarders, and swimmers enjoying the lake earlier in the day. Then, at the last minute, I scrambled down to the water at sunset. While I took some beautiful photos of the lake, and sunset, etc.. getting my beloved lighthouse in some photos, it was this photo that really spoke to me. It needs a title and nothing "right" is coming to mind. Any ideas?
Love this life
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Aug 31, 2019 05:23:23 #
I think a title does add a "punctuation mark" to a photograph as was stated above. I enter photographs in online competitions, and titles are usually requested. I think a title should be short and to the point and try to capture an essence of what has been photographed. My idea: "Contemplation"
Aug 31, 2019 05:36:01 #
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Aug 31, 2019 07:06:33 #
bbrowner wrote:
Why is it necessary to give the photos a title or some (often) stupid captions. Why can't we simply let the photograph stand on its own merits.
We don't need to be told what or how we should think about a photograph.
IMHO
Barry
We don't need to be told what or how we should think about a photograph.
IMHO
Barry
Aug 31, 2019 07:18:52 #
MichaelEBM wrote:
I think a title does add a "punctuation mark" to a photograph as was stated above. I enter photographs in online competitions, and titles are usually requested. I think a title should be short and to the point and try to capture an essence of what has been photographed. My idea: "Contemplation"
That is a great idea. Simple, does not interpret for him too much, does not commit to the idea of sunrise, or sunset. It could be his arrival or departure time from the water.
Aug 31, 2019 07:19:50 #
JRD3 wrote:
Is this the Day?
… and on Lake MI, the days for these activities are not common.
Aug 31, 2019 07:20:32 #
roadsideron wrote:
Eternal quest.
That would represent well what it seems to be here.
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