Why does it take to be a great photographer? (Page 5): It seems to me that on a DSLR one can set shutter speed and aperture in Manual mode and select an ISO (your ASA). So I don't...

Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina

It seems to me that on a DSLR one can set shutter speed and aperture in Manual mode and select an ISO (your ASA). So I don't understand these type of posts I guess.

TonyBot wrote:

While at first blush, I agree with Tomad ... but .... (show quote)

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

canon Lee wrote:

1) Can anyone that owns a camera be a great photographer ?
2) Do you need to be a super intelligent (PHD) person or not?
3) Does better equipment make a better photographer?
4) Why do you think of rude comments?

#s 1,2,3 Yes , No Maybe, for all three

#4 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

What is great? Taking great pictures? Being famous for your pictures?

G Brown Loc: Sunny Bognor Regis West Sussex UK

canon Lee wrote:

1) Can anyone that owns a camera be a great photographer ?
2) Do you need to be a super intelligent (PHD) person or not?
3) Does better equipment make a better photographer?
4) Why do you think of rude comments?

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-498360-1.html

See my previous thread / post - it has little to do with any of the above

Toment Loc: FL, IL

Rongnongno wrote:

*groan* (could have been a much ruder comment)

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

1 - Yes
2 - No, but one does need to have a thorough understanding of the photographic process from start to finish to be able to achieve the photograph they wish to make.
3 - Yes. It's very difficult to make a really fine photograph using cheap or inferior equipment.
4 - Not much.
--Bob

canon Lee wrote:

1) Can anyone that owns a camera be a great photographer ?
2) Do you need to be a super intelligent (PHD) person or not?
3) Does better equipment make a better photographer?
4) Why do you think of rude comments?

Mr palmer Loc: Currently: Colorado, USA, Terra, Sol

Kmgw9v wrote:

The first three questions are superfluous.
Rude comments can be entertaining, and inciteful; and might be more meaningful than patronizing comments.

Yeah. Easy for YOU to say, you're warm and near a beach. Try being old, and cold, and told May is months away!

Mr palmer Loc: Currently: Colorado, USA, Terra, Sol

canon Lee wrote:

1) Can anyone that owns a camera be a great photographer ?
2) Do you need to be a super intelligent (PHD) person or not?
3) Does better equipment make a better photographer?
4) Why do you think of rude comments?

1) Yes, potentially; except him, he's a jerk.
2) No. That was way back in the Olden Times. They were all geniuses. Then someone invented the "P"(hd) mode, and now anyone can do it!
3) Not from what I hear. Better equipment takes better pictures ("Wow! That's great! You must have a really good camera. I studied photography for awhile blah, blah, blah...") but I've never heard of a camera making coffee, much less a great photographer. I think that's still left to the parents.
4) Because my brain is trying to find different angles of approach to each bit of input. Often rude is just a step in that process. What's it to you? What you lookin' at, expletive?
5) what was the question?
6) x7=42

RodB Loc: Dallas/Mckinney

canon Lee wrote:

1) Can anyone that owns a camera be a great photographer ?
2) Do you need to be a super intelligent (PHD) person or not?
3) Does better equipment make a better photographer?
4) Why do you think of rude comments?

1) Anyone who owns a camera can take a great image if they work hard and perhaps get lucky... otherwise it like asking can anyone with proper tools build a house.

2) Doubtful... but unless a fluke image is great... you need to be able to discern impactful imagery when its if front of you or just have the stars align for your luck.

3) Better equipment at minimum allows those more technically challenged to at minimum have a much better chance of their images being in focus and properly exposed.

4) When you have learned to recognize "great" photography, the only thing that matters is what you think of your own work... on your own level of "greatness" relative to what you know you are capable of. “A true photograph need not be explained, nor can it be contained in words.” – Ansel Adam The humility of Ansel Adams ...“Sometimes I do get to places just when God’s ready to have somebody click the shutter.” – Ansel Adams.

paulrph1 Loc: Washington, Utah

canon Lee wrote:

1) Can anyone that owns a camera be a great photographer ?
2) Do you need to be a super intelligent (PHD) person or not?
3) Does better equipment make a better photographer?
4) Why do you think of rude comments?

No, no, no, as far as rude goes that might just be in the eye of the beholder. Their intention might not be to be rude to help in a constructive way if you do not fawn all over what they say you could be classified as rude or inept or stupid. We would never progress without constructive criticism.

pithydoug Loc: Catskill Mountains, NY

canon Lee wrote:

1) Can anyone that owns a camera be a great photographer ?
2) Do you need to be a super intelligent (PHD) person or not?
3) Does better equipment make a better photographer?
4) Why do you think of rude comments?

Drop the pebble in the pond grasshopper! :)
1 - yes
2 - no
3 - no, unless you gear is really of poor quality
4 - Rude comments only apply to rude questions.

Shall we also cover the meaning of life? :)

Acountry330 Loc: Dothan,Ala USA

Who determines great? Some of the old master were not great until after the died. I have know idea what is great. I know what is pleasing to my eye. I try not to be rude but sometimes I just can't help myself. Happy shooting.

donziska

Yes, no, not necessarily and I try to avoid people who often use them. Don Z.

canon Lee

Rich1939 wrote:

Would the first three question be a smoke screen for the question you really wanted to address, #4 ?
To my eye there isn't a continuity there.

feeling a bit singled out Rich?

BlackRipleyDog

1. Can anyone that owns a camera be a great photographer ?
YES, with the proper attitude and work ethic.

2) Do you need to be a super intelligent (PHD) person or not?
NO. In fact it is an impediment. I know PHD's who can't negotiate their way out out of a urine-soaked spreadsheet who expect their inferiors to bail them out.

3) Does better equipment make a better photographer?
NO. It's a poor craftsman who blames his tools.

4) Why do you think of rude comments?
Some people deserve one every now and then.