Gallery - What has happened?

Just to clarify. I wasn't casting wide aspersions.

However, I do know that unlimited uploads are allowed for PU members. Maybe those that are still posting have been around long enough to remember when there were strict limits the the number of uploads and continue to exercise their own strict selection criteria that was a necessity then.

Just a good run, like the forum has its up's and downs. I've always been in the 'Gallery camp' on this site. While there are 'prettier' images to be found elsewhere, such as the flamboyant magazine stuff of 500px, I quite like the 'honest' and considered photography to be found here (if that makes any sense), along with the other very good stuff of course.

Personally I post where I like when the mood takes me including the gallery here (generally poorly visited), other forums, my personal web site, Picasa, Flickr etc. Ohh and best of all the walls of our house.

It's pretty daft and potentially a bit rude to judge people's work on where they post. Exactly what puts newcomers off forums, purportedly funny but acidic remarks.

This thread prompted me to revisit the gallery, something I haven't done for a long time, probably for the same reasons as Blythman.

It was worth the visit. I shall try and visit more often.

I don't tend to post photos anywhere online, other than occasionally on my own website. As a result I don't feel qualified to comment too much on peoples photos, other than to say I like something, since they can't return the favour.

What a brilliant idea...I wonder if it is possible. So many pictures only come alive when you can view them at a decent size. At least this Forum does allow a large view; Ephotozine presents such a small version.

Don't think its rude to suggest that if someone is posting one picture as opposed to a dozen pictures, then that one picture will likely be the one that the poster thinks to be their very best work.

You've been on this forum long enough to remember when you couldn't post a dozen at a time. Without looking at your portfolio, I'd bet you have kept pretty much to your previous habits, and haven't started posting a lot more per session.

Hi Alan, I enjoy all your photos in galleries or not. My apologies if I joined in a dialogue I didn't scan properly. I'm not a paid member so post one at a time in my portfolio, usually after trips to somewhere interesting.

Its ok Bill. I don't post in the Gallery much myself.

We were in danger of going off track, so I thought it best to clarify what I meant a couple of posts before yours

Regardless of the reasons why it may be the case, it is great to see quality on the Gallery. I was worried over the past few months that this site had lost most of its best photographers, but it now seems that others are 'coming of age' so to speak and the few stalwarts are producing some really good stuff. I'm always amazed at the comments of the good photographers on here (like Alan for example) who admit to not visiting the Gallery very often. Why ever not? It's a photo site and it doesn't take long to scan through the images and show appreciation for those that deserve it.

Long live the Gallery and those who contribute so handsomely to it.

I also take on board Alan's observations about controlling the number of uploads. There's nothing more frustrating than posting an image (generally no more than 1 per day on average from me) and it being swamped by a dozen all in a row from the same person. Posting a series is a great idea, but not all at the same time!

Regards
David

I have the answer - I haven't posted anything for a while at least partially contributing to the increased quality

Nice one Stuey, very dry, but you know you don't even believe that one yourself!

I'm not sure that everyone taking the same approach would have the desired effect!

Cheers
David

Hi David

As usual, just the 'not to be taken too seriously drivel' from me

However, on reviewing my recent holiday shots (not finished yet) there is no doubt that I could post some awful images, hopefully some reasonable ones will follow soon

I do try to take an approach that would not suit all

Regards



Stu

Get 'em on Stuey, don't be shy!

Cheers
David

Put twelve on all together.

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