On 7/1/2010 1:11 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote:
Like Bob, I try to look at most if not all of the images posted,
although I comment only on a few. From the images I view I get two
things that are important to me - a photographic learning experience
based on what I like or what I think it would take to improve the
image, and I can vicariously see what life is like on this planet
outside of my local sphere.
As for comments, if I do comment on am image I like, I try to stay
away from platitudes and say why I like it. If I comment negatively,
I'll suggest a way I think it might be improved. I expect the same in
return on any images I post. If you tell me an image is crap without
any suggestions on how to improve it, your comments will go into that
part of my brain where all the other bullshit is filed.
OTOH, if you attack me on a personal basis, I'll track you down
wherever you are and piss in your coffee.
There are places that make you pay extra for that.
-p
On 6/29/2010 10:45 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote:
I read Doug Brewer's comments, and Bill Robb's, and Doug Franklin's.
Lots of what each of them said makes good sense to me.
The pictures I post here are often not the greatest, but are
current/topical.
I'm sorry my standards are so low.
I look at almost every picture posted or linked to here.
I probably comment positively on too many of them, and
rarely make negative comments. Silence is my negative response.
I try to specify exactly what it is I like about the photos,
but can fall into the trap of 'Nice photo' at times.
I've been on the list for a while (10+ years) and know a bunch of you.
It's easy to encourage folks you know and have met personally.
And I'll do this. If I'm doing to much of this, tell me to shut-up or
just send me to the trash bin.
I think the quality of pictures here has improved with digital and
over time.
The subject matter that we prefer individually is quite different.
Look at who did and didn't enjoy the Chicago Art Institute photo
exhibit.
This leaves a lot of room tolerance of many different types of photos.
I hope it stays this way, but I'm not likely to tell you if I hate
your photo!
Regards, Bob S.
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