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madlights wrote:At the risk of sounding like a smart *^& I think there's been a lot of generalization on both sides of this argument. Think that you've got to look at where anything anyone says in critique is coming from (get a thick skin)...and then go from there. People learn in differing ways too...some in groups..some from mentors...some by reading...some by being challenged and some by doing stuff themselves..eh? Myself...I'd rather comment on how something makes me 'feel' or think...especially after thinking about this (over the past while). Like Mikes ships going to the scrapyard seems sad...almost have a life of their own ships do..and think Mike has a sense of that in his photos of them...or of the tough life of working in the coastal industries...or some of Seans people shots sometimes speak to me of alienation in the technological world and how alone we all are. Or many of you others that I've seen photos from. I've gone to school...I know the rule of 3rds...the laws of perspective (well I made a fool of myself of that on lens properties when challenged - but I learned something from it) etc. etc. but I don't feel comfortable imposing my rules on others..especially if I don't understand what they are saying..or if they are saying something...On one hand if I poured my soul into 2000+ pics..it would be all poured out...and on the other hand if I do take an occasional shot that has real meaning to me and someone 'only' sees the clone or crop factor....I might find that very superficial... Yet if they helped me in any way to convey my intent I'd probably feel differently. I've only become really intrigued with photography as of late...and I'm not very good at it...not where I'd like to be... If I say the equivalent of WOW it's 'cause your photo is making me 'feel' something or think some way maybe I never thought before. Like I said before...you've gotta think and be very careful where someone is coming from in being critiqued or doing the critique. I think that's the important thing...and anything further I can say is redundant to what already I've said...and probably already is
I think in this case "how could it hurt"...but I still do think that the person accepting the constructive criticism maybe shouldmnoble wrote:I am really enjoying this discussion. Everyone seems to have well thought out ideas and some strong opinions. That's great.
One thing I would like to re-emphasize since I started this thread. During this discussion, constructive criticism has devolved to "critique." I do not feel they are the same thing. Anyone can be a critic - and many are not so good. Not everyone can give constructive criticism. Constructive criticism is meant to build someone up, to help them achieve, to help them get better. That means that the person giving the CC should have skills and expertise as well as a genuine concern for the person on the receiving end. I think these attributes preclude petty comments or observations that criticize without benefit to the subject.
Thanks to all who are contributing!
Mike
The difference between photography and painting is that photography is about subtraction while painting is about addition.
sean_mcr wrote:I'd have to disagree about paintings Barri. Anything is possible on a canvas you can go back in time and bring many different elements togather on the canvas in order to tell the story. Photographers have not got that luxury; we have to deal with what's in front of us
Turner wasn't there to witness what happened on that dreadful night that inspired him to recreate the murder of 132 slaves at sea in 'The Slave ship' He went back 60 years to do it. He had the power to include anything he wanted to in order for him to tell that bloody tale. We are tied to the reality of things and that’s where photography’s power lies and what makes it different from painting
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