Observations about displayed pics in Photo Gallery
Apr 12, 2024 13:41:39 #
DebAnn wrote:
…When you want to post a photo to UHH, in the Gallery or somewhere else, how about explaining why you like it and why you think it’s worth showing. If we all understood that, we would probably view your photos in a different light.
Context is everything. Thanks for asking folks to say it about their photography! I often hear music on YouTube with somewhat cryptic lyrics. People react to it, trying to explain the verse. Sometimes, professional psychologists do entire analyses on songs. Then, occasionally we get lucky and read the musician's own explanation of what he or she wrote, and it is a LOT more down to earth, OR a lot more bizarre! Other times, the musician will wait around for people to analyze, then say, coyly, "Think what you want, if it means something to you, that's what it means!"
Frankly, I like to know the story behind a song… or a photograph!
Apr 12, 2024 13:57:21 #
Rick from NY wrote:
You seem to be making my point. When someone ment... (show quote)
I agree with you about gushing over a technically poor photo. I also understand rules. Which in this day and age is becoming a rarity. A lot of people think rules are made to be bent or broken. So maybe the people who gush about what you consider a poor photo are just as ignorant of what a so called technically correct photo is as the poster. Or maybe they really don't care about the technically correct idea and just love the photo. Since everyone has different likes ,tastes, and preferences. So although I agree with your original post. My thoughts are you are wrong. It's the gallery that no critique is allowed. There is a gallery that allows or requires critique. I imagine you are a very capable photographer. I also imagine that your personal standards don't matter in the photo gallery. Lol. So just continue doing as you prefer and allow others to comment as they prefer. If people want criticism or critique there is a place for them too.
Apr 12, 2024 13:58:20 #
therwol
Loc: USA
DebAnn wrote:
Here’s an idea for you all. When you want to post a photo to UHH, in the Gallery or somewhere else, how about explaining why you like it and why you think it’s worth showing. If we all understood that, we would probably view your photos in a different light.
Here’s an idea for you all. When you want to post a photo to UHH, in the Gallery or somewhere else, how about explaining why you like it and why you think it’s worth showing. If we all understood that, we would probably view your photos in a different light.
I see a lot of photos where the implication is "You might enjoy visiting here someday."
Apr 12, 2024 14:58:56 #
therwol wrote:
I see a lot of photos where the implication is "You might enjoy visiting here someday."
Apr 12, 2024 21:04:38 #
Bill_de wrote:
This section is for posting color=red pictures /c... (show quote)
A current example of the all-too-common misuse of UHH sections.
Admin will probably move the photos to Gallery where they belong.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-804639-1.html#14564605
Apr 13, 2024 13:57:15 #
I also co-manage Digital Artistry, where we are open to constructive suggestions and opinions.Apr 14, 2024 09:42:23 #
If someone needs help in getting good photos, what is wrong with telling them? I don't mind, in fact I appreciate it.
What is wrong with healthy criticism?
What is wrong with healthy criticism?
Apr 14, 2024 10:00:57 #
topcat wrote:
If someone needs help in getting good photos, what is wrong with telling them? I don't mind, in fact I appreciate it.
What is wrong with healthy criticism?
What is wrong with healthy criticism?
It's wrong when it's not welcomed!
Apr 14, 2024 10:14:48 #
topcat wrote:
What's wrong with being respectful of a person's desire to simply share a special moment of joy with friends in a forum that is explicity designated for that purpose?If someone needs help in getting good photos, what is wrong with telling them? I don't mind, in fact I appreciate it.
What is wrong with healthy criticism?
What is wrong with healthy criticism?
Apr 14, 2024 10:18:09 #
topcat wrote:
If someone needs help in getting good photos, what is wrong with telling them? I don't mind, in fact I appreciate it.
What is wrong with healthy criticism?
What is wrong with healthy criticism?
When people believe their works are great, they would feel bad being criticized. At first they would think you're wrong and if you proved that their works are not good they just feel bad. No good coming out of that.
Apr 14, 2024 13:14:43 #
topcat wrote:
If someone needs help in getting good photos, what is wrong with telling them? I don't mind, in fact I appreciate it.
What is wrong with healthy criticism?
What is wrong with healthy criticism?
Even if not asked for?
If asked for, that is totally different.
If I post a picture here, in the gallery, it's <hopefully> for the enjoyment of the viewer, that's it.
I'm not interested in how I could have made it better, what I should have done differently, or what may be wrong with it.
When I view a physical gallery, I don't discuss or leave notes for the creator on how something should have been done differently......... I just view them, liking them or not.
I'm not one of those people who always have to provide their two cents about something.
Apr 14, 2024 13:54:57 #
Longshadow wrote:
If I post a picture here, in the gallery, it's <hopefully> for the enjoyment of the viewer, that's it.
I'm not interested in how I could have made it better, what I should have done differently, or what may be wrong with it.
If I post a picture here, in the gallery, it's <hopefully> for the enjoyment of the viewer, that's it.
I'm not interested in how I could have made it better, what I should have done differently, or what may be wrong with it.
That's you, not everyone feels the same way. I'd bet the overwhelming majority would appreciate someone taking the time to provide constructive comments on their work in the gallery.
Quite often people leave thoughts on how a photo might be improved w/o slamming the photo or presenter and it's very rare the OP gripes about it. More common than complaints are "thanks, I didn't realize my horizon was a bit crooked"
For the most part when comments like this are made, not only the OP benefits, but many others viewing may benefit as well. Probably why most participate in a public photo forum designed primarily for discussion of photo's.
IMO, of the two "evils" blowing smoke is far worse than trying to help.
Apr 14, 2024 13:59:15 #
BigDaddy wrote:
What is your theory about why so few ask for feedback in their opening post?That's you, not everyone feels the same way. I'd bet the overwhelming majority would appreciate someone taking the time to provide constructive comments on their work in the gallery...
I looked at your last five Gallery topics and don't see where you encouraged opinions that you hadn't already expressed in your openings, i.e. "I think it looks pretty good."
Apr 14, 2024 14:14:50 #
BigDaddy wrote:
That's you, not everyone feels the same way. I'd b... (show quote)
Yup, definitely me. Now I'll think to myself, it would be better if the horizon, virtual or not, were leveled, but I won't state it.
I don't correct people's grammar or spelling either..... But I may say something about no punctuation al all. Mainly because it can't be read intelligently.
Even though they may benefit.
My philosophy: "If they want my opinion, they'll ask for it.".
Apr 14, 2024 14:18:22 #
RodeoMan
Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
Here's a thought. If you are viewing an image in the gallery and think that you have a suggestion that will improve the image and enlighten the poster, the P.M. the submitter of the image and share your insightful wisdom privately with them. I think all too often the suggestions about improvement aren't about being helpful, but are more about holding forth to show off what the responder knows in a public forum. Yes UHH is a "public" forum, but the gallery is a "private" corner of that "public" forum.
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