By :"tongue in cheek" I meant only that your describing the rainbow
photo as street photography was a lighthearted, humorous footnote to
the discussion. I realize you don't care for street photography. I have
mixed feelings about it myself, although I enjoy attempting it from
time to time. I don't feel that anyone here is obligated to embrace
every style of photography. Nor do I feel that negative comments are
out of line. What I don't like is when critiques are offered in a mean
spirited way and expressed pedantically. I think that an "I think"
should always precede a critique. No one here is qualified to judge
without qualification, and i would hope that no one here would ever
trash another member's work in anger. But that's only my opinion.
Paul
On Aug 8, 2005, at 10:34 PM, Tom C wrote:
Hi Paul,
I'm glad you gave me the benefit of the doubt. :) Actually it wasn't
tongue-in-cheek (for once). I truly don't like most street
photography. I do however occasionally find exceptional shots in the
genre I appreciate. Most of those have been introduced to me by
people on this list, either their own or by references to well-known
photographers.
I earlier attempted to express my personal views and feelings about
street photography, while acknowedging that I do find some of the
images compelling. I thought and hoped I did so in a manner that
expressed an overall negative view regarding most of the images I see,
without making it a personal attack.
Tom C.
ubject: Re: PESO - Splittin Image (My Street Shot)
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 22:00:03 -0400
Hmm, who has a derisive attitude?
Tom's reference to street photography was obviously tongue in cheek.
On Aug 8, 2005, at 9:40 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Derivative, poor tonality, mediocre composition. These things,
coupled
with a derisive attitude about a type of photography that, because
you
neither like nor understand it, lessens the value of your image and
puts it
more into the realm of a sarcastic comment than a photo intended to
stand
on its own merits.
Shel
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From: Christian
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From: "Tom C"
Taken a week ago from the top of the driveway.
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3616155
Now THAT'S "street photography"!!!
