Understood. We're on the same page pretty much. I took me a while to get
your tongue-in-cheek reference.
When thinking about street photography I've felt the following for quite a
while... if a story (the written word) is *needed* to add meaning to the
photo, then the photo may have been weak and may not stand on it's own
merits. The ones I find compelling are those that are able to evoke emotions
or feelings without the need for an accompanying dialogue.
My PUG submission this month is likely a good example of a photo that does
not stand on it's own merits. When I saw the rusting bow of the ship in
red, white, and blue stars and stripes, it made me think of the apparent
erosion of personal freedom and liberty that many believe is occurring in
the United States. Hence it's tongue-in-cheek title "Back in the USSA". :)
I personally liked the rusting bow of the ship, but found it only had real
meaning to me when I added the words. So I doubt the photograph stands on
it's own.
Tom C.
From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: PESO - Splittin Image (My Street Shot)
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 22:55:30 -0400
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
[Original Message]
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"!!!
