Again? (rant)
Posted 16/02/2010 - 14:20
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davidtrout wrote:
Usually it's the picture that comes closest to the judge's choice of topic, and is also a fine picture that wins. But if the competition were to be judged purely on photographic merit what if Mattox had decided the most competent entry was, say, of the kitten? That was hardly human suffering. Its a fine line and I wonder where it should be drawn?
david
I agree David - it should be the best photo on theme that should ideally win (though of course opinions will generally differ on which meets these criteria best). In this case a picture of a cat would have been inappropriate, but not necessarily one of a sulky child! Though of course the decision is up to the judge.Usually it's the picture that comes closest to the judge's choice of topic, and is also a fine picture that wins. But if the competition were to be judged purely on photographic merit what if Mattox had decided the most competent entry was, say, of the kitten? That was hardly human suffering. Its a fine line and I wonder where it should be drawn?
david
mayday wrote:
I find it quite amusing that a few individuals get so uptight about a "Relaxing" HOBBY...
Thanks for the constructive interjection David.
I find it quite amusing that a few individuals get so uptight about a "Relaxing" HOBBY...
Posted 16/02/2010 - 14:52
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Dr. Mhuni wrote:
That's quite ok - but life is too short - get out there with a camera and do it - rather than spend your life talking about it and what might have been. It's done - move on
davidtrout wrote:
Usually it's the picture that comes closest to the judge's choice of topic, and is also a fine picture that wins. But if the competition were to be judged purely on photographic merit what if Mattox had decided the most competent entry was, say, of the kitten? That was hardly human suffering. Its a fine line and I wonder where it should be drawn?
david
I agree David - it should be the best photo on theme that should ideally win (though of course opinions will generally differ on which meets these criteria best). In this case a picture of a cat would have been inappropriate, but not necessarily one of a sulky child! Though of course the decision is up to the judge.Usually it's the picture that comes closest to the judge's choice of topic, and is also a fine picture that wins. But if the competition were to be judged purely on photographic merit what if Mattox had decided the most competent entry was, say, of the kitten? That was hardly human suffering. Its a fine line and I wonder where it should be drawn?
david
mayday wrote:
I find it quite amusing that a few individuals get so uptight about a "Relaxing" HOBBY...
Thanks for the constructive interjection David.I find it quite amusing that a few individuals get so uptight about a "Relaxing" HOBBY...
Regards
David
Retired at last - now all that time for photography - you would think: wink:
David
Retired at last - now all that time for photography - you would think: wink:
Posted 16/02/2010 - 16:53
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You think I spend all my time on here blogging and not out there taking pictures? You'll find far more of my pictures in my portfolio and in the competitions than you seem to have.
david
david
Posted 16/02/2010 - 17:03
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Besides taking this discussion to a personal level or p*ss*ng contest
It only takes roughly 1/60 sec to take 1 picture a day. Which leaves another 86399 seconds to do other fun stuff, like participating in threads.
peace...
It only takes roughly 1/60 sec to take 1 picture a day. Which leaves another 86399 seconds to do other fun stuff, like participating in threads.
peace...
Posted 16/02/2010 - 17:54
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Malo1961 - respect !!
Tony
Tony
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I am now on Flickr which is nice !
Posted 16/02/2010 - 18:18
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TOZZA27 wrote:
Malo1961 - respect !!
Tony
Meaning??
Malo1961 - respect !!
Tony
Posted 16/02/2010 - 18:28
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"Besides taking this discussion to a personal level or p*ss*ng contest
It only takes roughly 1/60 sec to take 1 picture a day. Which leaves another 86399 seconds to do other fun stuff, like participating in threads.
peace..."
you are a man after my own heart and thus I offer my respect
Tony
It only takes roughly 1/60 sec to take 1 picture a day. Which leaves another 86399 seconds to do other fun stuff, like participating in threads.
peace..."
you are a man after my own heart and thus I offer my respect
Tony
K20D,*istD ( now a dedicated M42 digital ),K100D,MZ5N,P50,ME Super,Spotmatic 1000,Spotmatic,ESII,ES,H2.18-55 II,18-55,75-300 FAJ,35-80 FA,80-200 F,28-105 FA,Sigma 24-70 AF Aspherical,Sigma 28-300 Hyperzoom , Praotor II 500 M42,Centon 500mm mirror,and a few Pentax M42 Taks,super-Taks,smc Taks,A and M lenses.Benbo trekker,7dayshop monopod and a Lowepro rucksack.
I am now on Flickr which is nice !
I am now on Flickr which is nice !
Posted 16/02/2010 - 18:37
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And there I was....for a brief moment thinking a member of the morality squad was tapping on my shoulder. Apologies for that....
I'll get my coat now......
I'll get my coat now......
Posted 16/02/2010 - 18:44
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No offence taken - as you rightly intimated - life is much too short
Best regards returned
Tony
Best regards returned
Tony
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I am now on Flickr which is nice !
I am now on Flickr which is nice !
Posted 17/02/2010 - 14:03
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Hello everyone! My promised comments on "Culture" competition are online!
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As we have discussed at length,suffering is a very subjective thing - and according to the OED it can mean the action of permitting someone to do something ( suffer the little children................)
Let`s get back to our hobby
Tony
I am now on Flickr which is nice !