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Jul 16, 2018 08:49:52   #
gerdog
 
kskarma wrote:
I'm sure we've all heard this a few times at least...and I'm wondering about the verious ways we respond to those well-meaning comments. Often our 'inner voice' is saying, "Hey, I took that photo, I selected the lighting, composition, timing, exposure, etc...the camera was just the tool I used...!" Our better angels usually come to the rescue with some version of, "Thank you, very much", but I'd like to hear the reactions or responses from others.

Who hasn't heard the snappy come-back that goes something like..."Shakespeare wrote some great plays, he must have had a very good typewriter..!"
I'm sure we've all heard this a few times at least... (show quote)


My car drives real nice too.

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Jul 16, 2018 08:49:53   #
jwest Loc: South Dakota
 
My answer to this inane comment: Yes, and I taught it everything it knows.

"The most important part of a camera is the 12 inches behind the viewfinder." I really hate it when someone looks at my photos and says, "Wow, you have a great camera!"
Ansel Adams

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Jul 16, 2018 08:57:30   #
davyboy Loc: Anoka Mn.
 
kskarma wrote:
I'm sure we've all heard this a few times at least...and I'm wondering about the verious ways we respond to those well-meaning comments. Often our 'inner voice' is saying, "Hey, I took that photo, I selected the lighting, composition, timing, exposure, etc...the camera was just the tool I used...!" Our better angels usually come to the rescue with some version of, "Thank you, very much", but I'd like to hear the reactions or responses from others.

Who hasn't heard the snappy come-back that goes something like..."Shakespeare wrote some great plays, he must have had a very good typewriter..!"
I'm sure we've all heard this a few times at least... (show quote)

Sure ya betcha!

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Jul 16, 2018 08:59:59   #
anotherview Loc: California
 
First, both sarcasm and a "snappy come-back" remain out of place as a response.

Yes, untutored others mean well when they offer a compliment for your photography.

A simple thank you for a compliment works best.
kskarma wrote:
I'm sure we've all heard this a few times at least...and I'm wondering about the verious ways we respond to those well-meaning comments. Often our 'inner voice' is saying, "Hey, I took that photo, I selected the lighting, composition, timing, exposure, etc...the camera was just the tool I used...!" Our better angels usually come to the rescue with some version of, "Thank you, very much", but I'd like to hear the reactions or responses from others.

Who hasn't heard the snappy come-back that goes something like..."Shakespeare wrote some great plays, he must have had a very good typewriter..!"
I'm sure we've all heard this a few times at least... (show quote)

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Jul 16, 2018 09:02:12   #
LuckyshotCT
 
"A photographer went to a socialite party in New York. As he entered the front door, the host said 'I love your pictures - they're wonderful; you must have a fantastic camera.' He said nothing until dinner was finished, then: 'That was a wonderful dinner; you must have a terrific stove.'" ~ Sam Haskins

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Jul 16, 2018 09:02:47   #
tdunkin Loc: Delaware
 
You ask them the next time they bake a cake or fix a wonderful dinner would they be happy if the guest say "That cake or dinner was wonderful....you must have one great oven or stove!" That might get the point across.

Tom...

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Jul 16, 2018 09:14:12   #
d3200prime
 
I take it as a compliment and just smile and am inwardly proud of my work. On the other hand when someone pipes up stating "if I had a camera like you I could capture pictures like that" I still just smile and am inwardly proud of my work but also think they have no clue.

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Jul 16, 2018 09:16:25   #
jonfrei
 
I usually tell them it’s for sale.

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Jul 16, 2018 09:22:43   #
revhen Loc: By the beautiful Hudson
 
Offer to sell them your camera for $20,000 (or some other outrageous price) and if they bite, you can indulge in GAS to your heart's content.

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Jul 16, 2018 09:24:37   #
Michael1079 Loc: Indiana
 
"Yes, it does! Thanks."

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Jul 16, 2018 09:32:14   #
Idaho
 
I enjoy my reputation as a "good" photographer and simply acknowledge any compliments.

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Jul 16, 2018 09:33:45   #
Silverman Loc: Michigan
 
kskarma wrote:
I'm sure we've all heard this a few times at least...and I'm wondering about the verious ways we respond to those well-meaning comments. Often our 'inner voice' is saying, "Hey, I took that photo, I selected the lighting, composition, timing, exposure, etc...the camera was just the tool I used...!" Our better angels usually come to the rescue with some version of, "Thank you, very much", but I'd like to hear the reactions or responses from others.

Who hasn't heard the snappy come-back that goes something like..."Shakespeare wrote some great plays, he must have had a very good typewriter..!"
I'm sure we've all heard this a few times at least... (show quote)


Yes, I do agree a comment like,"Your Camera take really good Pictures" is rather humorous, and it tells us that the Person making that statement does not really know about or understand Photography. The Camera is a Tool, and when the Photographs are deemed to be really good, it says that the Person operating the Camera,(the Photographer) is skilled, understands how the Camera works, has a creative eye, has time and experience invested in his Love of Photography. So, instead they might say; " That is a very nice Camera, and YOU have created some very nice Photographs with it."

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Jul 16, 2018 09:34:07   #
Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.
 
kskarma wrote:
I'm sure we've all heard this a few times at least...and I'm wondering about the verious ways we respond to those well-meaning comments. Often our 'inner voice' is saying, "Hey, I took that photo, I selected the lighting, composition, timing, exposure, etc...the camera was just the tool I used...!" Our better angels usually come to the rescue with some version of, "Thank you, very much", but I'd like to hear the reactions or responses from others.

Who hasn't heard the snappy come-back that goes something like..."Shakespeare wrote some great plays, he must have had a very good typewriter..!"
I'm sure we've all heard this a few times at least... (show quote)


I might reply, "Yes, it does, doesn't it?"

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Jul 16, 2018 09:36:24   #
d2b2 Loc: Catonsville, Maryland, USA
 
Maik723 wrote:
I point my camera at them, take a picture, view the picture then say,,,,,,,,,,,, NOT THAT TIME! 😂



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Jul 16, 2018 09:39:27   #
the f/stops here Loc: New Mexico
 
Simply comment back “yes, and Hemmingway had a wonderful typewriter.”

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