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Comment by Don posted on Using Mirror's at 16/07/2011 - 22:41
dougf8 wrote:
Perhaps the Gumpisms forced them to leave.
Perhaps the Gumpisms forced them to leave.
you're still here?
Comment by Don posted on Photo Critique at 16/07/2011 - 22:29
fatspider wrote:
I think the only peopleI've seen, that ever came and went from this forum (over the years I've been here) that didn't leave as better photographers and happier for the experience were the ones that couldn't handle criticism at all; constructive or otherwise.nanhi wrote:
Many Pentaxian Users post photos in this esteemed Forum so that they can get constructive criticism, feedback on improvements and above all encouragement to improve their photography.
But comments like "LOVELY, GREAT, BEAUTIFUL, STUNNING ... blah, blah, etc"
do no good.
Pentaxian PROS, pseudo PROS and those of us with flashy DSLR's who think they have become PROS, make no contribution towards enhancing photography skills or techniques with such comments.
But surely it only needs a little common sense to realise that those who offer constructive C&C are the more experienced aongst us, whereas to those who make the comments you talk about are less experienced and in their opinion the images may well appear to be "LOVELY, GREAT, BEAUTIFUL, STUNNING"Many Pentaxian Users post photos in this esteemed Forum so that they can get constructive criticism, feedback on improvements and above all encouragement to improve their photography.
But comments like "LOVELY, GREAT, BEAUTIFUL, STUNNING ... blah, blah, etc"
do no good.
Pentaxian PROS, pseudo PROS and those of us with flashy DSLR's who think they have become PROS, make no contribution towards enhancing photography skills or techniques with such comments.
Comment by Don posted on Photo Critique at 16/07/2011 - 22:14
thoramay wrote:
Don. Your english has always been more than adequate. What this newbe poster is missing is an understanding of your style, which is always direct and covered with humour. Don't bite.
Put ten photographers together and you will be lucky to find two who are in complete agreement. If you give and take comments bearing this in mind you won't go far wrong.
Nearly all of my postings on the Gallery have already been through the Photo Club comp, been commented on by a judge and also fellow members. It then interests me on any comments made by fellow posters.
If we take ourselves too seriously then this will be reflected in our approach to our photos. If we set about taking photos to please others rather than ourselves we are liable to react to comments by others.
As for comments, what is said will reflect our abilities to express how and what we feel. Some will put down the first thing that comes to mind. Others will pause and think.
We should stop focusing on the comments and look closer at the picture. It is someones effort and the least we can do is to appreciate that effort
fangs retracted..Don. Your english has always been more than adequate. What this newbe poster is missing is an understanding of your style, which is always direct and covered with humour. Don't bite.
Put ten photographers together and you will be lucky to find two who are in complete agreement. If you give and take comments bearing this in mind you won't go far wrong.
Nearly all of my postings on the Gallery have already been through the Photo Club comp, been commented on by a judge and also fellow members. It then interests me on any comments made by fellow posters.
If we take ourselves too seriously then this will be reflected in our approach to our photos. If we set about taking photos to please others rather than ourselves we are liable to react to comments by others.
As for comments, what is said will reflect our abilities to express how and what we feel. Some will put down the first thing that comes to mind. Others will pause and think.
We should stop focusing on the comments and look closer at the picture. It is someones effort and the least we can do is to appreciate that effort
Comment by Don posted on Photo Critique at 16/07/2011 - 22:11
simonkit wrote:
I've no doubt you need to be careful Don, my initial intention at least is to use it more as a way of driving additional traffic to my main website by only placing a few "teaser" images on the main page and then adding links to my main site - should be interesting to see if my traffic increases if nothing else
Simon
I'm leaning the other way... using the facebook profile to draw more people towards my business, then referring contacts over to my website if they enquire about seeing some work before setting up an appointment....I've no doubt you need to be careful Don, my initial intention at least is to use it more as a way of driving additional traffic to my main website by only placing a few "teaser" images on the main page and then adding links to my main site - should be interesting to see if my traffic increases if nothing else
Simon
Comment by Don posted on Who uses Facebook to promote their photography? at 16/07/2011 - 21:56
Pentaxophile wrote:
I can't remember how highly ranked the 43 ltd here, but it looks it's noticably more popular on the other forum. I wonder why? Interesting stuff.
I suspect due to cost, it is simply more common on the american side to have the more expensive glass....I can't remember how highly ranked the 43 ltd here, but it looks it's noticably more popular on the other forum. I wonder why? Interesting stuff.
Comment by Don posted on Most Used Lenses Survey 2011 - The Results - Two Forums ! at 16/07/2011 - 21:52
I think that there are a number of off the shelf underwater cameras that do a fine job for less than the price of an underwater housing, and the shooting environment negates any advantages you might find between your trust k5 and a lessor camera.
I use a Go-Pro for that kind of shooting....
I use a Go-Pro for that kind of shooting....
Comment by Don posted on Decent underwater housing at 16/07/2011 - 20:20
I got some welders glass as well, meant to do that long ago...then never bothered...
Comment by Don posted on Welding Mask Glass at 16/07/2011 - 18:59
Pentaxophile wrote:
There's no need to throw up this great distinction between pro and personal work. Although I imagine plenty of photographers give their families the full 'pro' treatment!
Fortunately I expect nothing I do in photography to translate into paying work. 'Just as well' I hear you say!
I think you have a lot of nice images in your flicker account...There's no need to throw up this great distinction between pro and personal work. Although I imagine plenty of photographers give their families the full 'pro' treatment!
Fortunately I expect nothing I do in photography to translate into paying work. 'Just as well' I hear you say!
Don wrote:
look, this is how you get paying work:
somebody who knows somebody you've worked for calls you up and says "Hey I saw XXX shots you did for XXX (person, magazine, organization) and really liked it. I need/want...... How Much?"
then you say "I have a portfolio of similar subjects and shots.... let's look at those have some coffee/conference and discuss budget later".
Nothing else you do will translate into as many paying jobs. Period.
I don't understand how this has any bearing on this discussion! look, this is how you get paying work:
somebody who knows somebody you've worked for calls you up and says "Hey I saw XXX shots you did for XXX (person, magazine, organization) and really liked it. I need/want...... How Much?"
then you say "I have a portfolio of similar subjects and shots.... let's look at those have some coffee/conference and discuss budget later".
Nothing else you do will translate into as many paying jobs. Period.
I shoot for money. The only person whose opinion matters (even more so than mine) is the guy writing the cheque. I'm sure some of my work got published here this week..link... If they criticize, I listen.
You think my professional work is my favourite? gotta be honest.. it too can be mundane depending on what a client wants.. I just don't see any upsides to trying one up anybody on a area that is so highly subjective.
Comment by Don posted on Photo Critique at 16/07/2011 - 18:18
look, this is how you get paying work:
somebody who knows somebody you've worked for calls you up and says "Hey I saw XXX shots you did for XXX (person, magazine, organization) and really liked it. I need/want...... How Much?"
then you say "I have a portfolio of similar subjects and shots.... let's look at those have some coffee/conference and discuss budget later".
Nothing else you do will translate into as many paying jobs. Period.
somebody who knows somebody you've worked for calls you up and says "Hey I saw XXX shots you did for XXX (person, magazine, organization) and really liked it. I need/want...... How Much?"
then you say "I have a portfolio of similar subjects and shots.... let's look at those have some coffee/conference and discuss budget later".
Nothing else you do will translate into as many paying jobs. Period.
Comment by Don posted on Photo Critique at 16/07/2011 - 17:58
use white and black reflectors and or flags to control highlights and shadows on your subject...