Images and Comments..... I'm Just Curious!
Aug 29, 2023 15:06:43 #
terryMc wrote:
Sometimes this place is like driving by a major wreck. You know you shouldn't slow down to look, because if you do, you might see a mangled body or two full of blood, and you don't want that, do you? Yet that is of course exactly why you slow down, isn't it?
I have long held strong opinions on this topic, and I will now forgo sharing them here...
I saw the flower. I moved on.
I have long held strong opinions on this topic, and I will now forgo sharing them here...
I saw the flower. I moved on.
I got curious about what happened to Old Hippy, who hasn't been heard from since early in 2022.
Aug 29, 2023 15:07:43 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
I think when we view it as a social site first....
That's a big improvement on saying it's NOT a photography site.
Aug 29, 2023 15:15:25 #
I've been blessed with some very good advice from members of this forum. Many of the photos I post are helped by following their suggestions. I appreciate all those that have contributed to my knowledge and love of photography. Still have a long way to go!
Aug 29, 2023 15:29:26 #
blitz95soccer
Loc: Pacific Northwest
jerryc41 wrote:
Well, there is a section called Photo Analysis. h... (show quote)
I agree with this. If the person isn't asking for any critique, then no need to add any comments if you don't like it.
Aug 29, 2023 15:45:42 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Photo Gallery is supposed to be a non judgmental place where anyone can post their work.
Comment on what you like ignore what you don't like
Comment on what you like ignore what you don't like
And that is what I do. There are some that I don’t like ( out of focus, over processed, artificial frames, distracting names on photo, etc ) so I don’t comment. On the other hand, many that I do like have already had a large number of positive comments so I may onay show a smiley or not comment at all.
Aug 29, 2023 15:58:28 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
I retired from a career in engineering. The engineering paradigm is that a problem or opportunity is identified, parameters around it are established, and (usually) multiple alternative solutions are proposed. The benefits and shortcomings of each are identified and quantified, and an approach to the solution or opportunity for improvement is selected and implemented. Criticism, per se, is not part of the game.
As a photographer, I am always open to an alternative approach or technique that might lead to some improvement in what I am doing or which might remove some limitation in my process. But I am smart enough and experienced enough to know that my photographs are reasonably good right now. I'm not interested in anyone picking them apart. (I do have a couple of trusted folks who do have discussions like that with me, but they are probably kinder than most of you.)
You see, I'd go nuts if I tried to do what everybody said. So I go with who I trust for the big things.
As a photographer, I am always open to an alternative approach or technique that might lead to some improvement in what I am doing or which might remove some limitation in my process. But I am smart enough and experienced enough to know that my photographs are reasonably good right now. I'm not interested in anyone picking them apart. (I do have a couple of trusted folks who do have discussions like that with me, but they are probably kinder than most of you.)
You see, I'd go nuts if I tried to do what everybody said. So I go with who I trust for the big things.
Aug 29, 2023 15:58:50 #
Badgertale
Loc: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Everything is permissible...but not everything is beneficial. "Intent is also subjective," said the first flying wingsuit inventor who jumped off the tallest building in New York in 1912.
"Said his best friend and collaborator at his funeral, 'he really did intend to fly...'"
"Said his best friend and collaborator at his funeral, 'he really did intend to fly...'"
Aug 29, 2023 16:33:56 #
As our Moms and/or teachers said, "if you can't say something nice...".
Aug 29, 2023 16:37:32 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
I got curious about what happened to Old Hippy, who hasn't been heard from since early in 2022.
Subject change...sorry but yes, have wondered the same about Old Hippy...also Hal81 (not sure that was the number after his name) Beautiful flowers from Hippy, beautiful old homes from Hal. Can't remember who had a few meet-ups with her but Marge Laughlin (can't remember her user name) from Florence Alabama passed away in March and her husband passed in June. Such a sweet lady (Marg? maybe)
Aug 29, 2023 16:39:11 #
I think about my dad's favorite sayings when I see conflict here. "Be kind or be quiet" and his second favorite "If you see someone without a smile, give 'em one."
Aug 29, 2023 16:40:33 #
Years back more people respected that many folks posted photos without wanting a critique.
The folks who wanted mild critiques of their photos in the gallery, stated so when they post the image.. Those who always wanted a critique indicated that in their signature.
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The folks who wanted mild critiques of their photos in the gallery, stated so when they post the image.. Those who always wanted a critique indicated that in their signature.
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Aug 29, 2023 16:43:40 #
yorkiebyte wrote:
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If you don't like it keep quiet and move on.
I post to gallery to share.
If someone likes it they are free to say so.
But it is not the critique section so if you don't like it move on.
Or perhaps ask a question.
Nothing wrong with that format.
Aug 29, 2023 16:49:02 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
I got curious about what happened to Old Hippy, who hasn't been heard from since early in 2022.
I seem to recall that he was having a health issue. He took a short hiatus, came back for a while and…???
Aug 29, 2023 16:56:50 #
I rarely bother looking in the photo gallery. I learned early on that most people here post mainly snapshots. I’ll occasionally peruse the titles to see if something sounds interesting but usually just stick to the forums that interest me.
Aug 29, 2023 17:16:13 #
Cany143
Loc: SE Utah
yorkiebyte wrote:
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What I found particularly egregious about Reuss' scathing attack on the 'I'll never, ever go out and toot my horn without cause' image in question was not that he (Reuss) suggested the flower pic exceeded the levels of saturation that he'd have preferred in an image of his own, but was, in fact, that he failed to make mention of how miserably the "flower" had been over-sharpened and/or over-clarified to the point of.... well...... something sort of.... extra extra crunchy. Which in (some) lesser tummies might lead to indigestion. Or worse.
How many (thousands of) times has somebody quipped --and that we (the washed and unwashed masses of Uhh-ville) were forced to read (if we ever read, much less had learned to read, which relatively few do, the quip that) 'rules were made to be broken'? Despite the fact that there were neither rules or norms and even some social conventions in which we WERE NOT forced to read --much less view-- ANYTHING we didn't hafta!
Which is why I simply moved along. And said nothing.
Before this moment.
Which in itself is not a comment, pro or con.
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