I can just about understand the need
for people to want to belong to something they believe in, or would like
to be a part of, but anything that by nature is exclusive does not get
my support or interest.
Cheers,
Cotty
2000 people from the PDML will show up at your local pub tomorrow,
What's *hard* to imagine about Pentax?
Tom C.
From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery Resignation
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:58:49 -0700 (PDT)
No way it could be stated any better
: Pentax Gallery Resignation
I can just about understand the need
for people to want to belong to something they believe in, or would like
to be a part of, but anything that by nature is exclusive does not get
my support or interest.
Cheers,
Cotty
2000 people from the PDML will show up
Fascinating (in Mr Spock of Vulcan way)...
I tend to agree with you on most of the sentiments you expressed.
In fact, I kind of thought it would be competitive (the Pentax gallery
thingie) from the start. Given the fact that the submitted work is
filtered by someone else immediately implies
LOL Cory. :-)
Tom C.
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Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:09:46 -0400
Tom, what time is this meet... I have a production rehearsal at 7
From: ann sanfedele
Gonz wrote:
Oops that should have been family Leporidae. I'm not sure whether
Frank is a Rabbit or a Hare.
wabbit
A wascally wabbit?
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On Sep 27, 2007, at 12:09 AM, Cotty wrote:
My competitive side extends solely to my professional life. Needs
must.
Beyond that, I'm not a keen advocate of the 'I am better than you
and I
would like it personally vindicated' philosophy.
Actually I see any photographic competition as
- Original Message -
From: Jack Davis
Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery Resignation
No way it could be stated any better, Frank.
Their not having anticipating a volume crunch is, however, hard to
imagine. Could be they consider accepted artist voting a handy
explanation..if needed.
When
From: frank theriault
n 9/27/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
snip
Actually I see any photographic competition as utterly pointless. snip
I agree 100%!
Unless the prize for the winning photograph is worth having.
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: Jack Davis
Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery Resignation
No way it could be stated any better, Frank.
Their not having anticipating a volume crunch is, however, hard to
imagine. Could be they consider accepted artist voting a handy
explanation..if needed.
When 'proven' laudable work
On 27/09/07, Tom C, discombobulated, unleashed:
2000 people from the PDML will show up at your local pub tomorrow, blocking
the door so you can't get in and quaff your thirst with a pint. Then we'll
see how you feel about exclusive. ;-)
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On 27/09/07, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:
Just because you aren't competing with another person, doesn't mean you
aren't competing, it just means that the rules of the competition are such
that you are competing against a standard.
Question: how subjective is this standard?
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On 27/09/07, cbwaters, discombobulated, unleashed:
Tom, what time is this meet... I have a production rehearsal at 7 PM
EST...so with the travel time to the U.K it's going to tighten up my day
considerably...
Ceeb I think you'd like it over here. Ever been? We could show you a
pretty nice
Actually, I consider I'm just vying for a favorable subjective opinion
from da 'judge'.
Jack
--- Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 27/09/07, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:
Just because you aren't competing with another person, doesn't mean
you
aren't competing, it just means
2000 people from the PDML will show up at your local pub tomorrow,
blocking
the door so you can't get in and quaff your thirst with a pint.
Tom C.
You buying ?
Kenneth Waller
http://tinyurl.com/272u2f
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From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Pentax
as a competition.
If one chooses to consider the accepted image count as a 'score'
against which one is competing, then it's a competition. Your choice.
Jack
--- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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From: Jack Davis
Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery
is this standard?
Same as all competitions: Very.
Personally, I quite like the Pentax Gallery kind of contest because,
unlike other contests, I get to aim repeatedly at the same target
(acceptance into the Gallery, in this case). I may not agree with their
choices, but teaching myself (or trying to teach
Message -
From: Jack Davis
Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery Resignation
No way it could be stated any better, Frank.
Their not having anticipating a volume crunch is, however, hard
to
imagine. Could be they consider accepted artist voting a
handy
explanation
be outstanding. If it's not designed to be that, then the
result will be something less. (Stating the obvious).
Tom C.
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Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery Resignation
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:45:35
the Pentax Gallery kind of contest because,
unlike other contests, I get to aim repeatedly at the same target
(acceptance into the Gallery, in this case). I may not agree with
their
choices, but teaching myself (or trying to teach myself!) to achieve
what they're after makes me push myself
On 9/27/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Question: how subjective is this standard?
Same as all competitions: Very.
Personally, I quite like the Pentax Gallery kind of contest because,
unlike other contests, I get to aim repeatedly at the same target
(acceptance into the Gallery
frank theriault wrote:
I think my problem with the Pentax Gallery is that I don't know what
the standard is. How can I aim for a target if I can't see it?
And it's a moving target, to boot. You never know who may be voting on
your photo at any given time. Subjective is one thing. Variably
Subjective is one thing. Variably subjective is irritating at best.
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=:)
On 9/26/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Copy of e-mail recently sent to The Pentax Gallery:
Sirs/Mesdames,
I may be an accepted artist of the PENTAX Photo Gallery, however, my
first 12 photos have been rejected
.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of frank theriault
Sent: 27 September 2007 21:29
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery Resignation
On 9/27/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Question: how
USE THE FORCE, FRANK.
Tom C.
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Subject: RE: Pentax Gallery Resignation
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:07:05 +0100
How can I aim for a target if I can't see it?
You must
On 9/27/07, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Pooka
Just like Harvey...
:-)
cheers,
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Gee thanks. Now how do I get this arrow out of my butt?
Ob.Trivia - did you know that archery targets are called 'butts'?
Do you know why?
As far as the Pentax Gallery goes - I didn't submit originally
for a couple of reasons; my first attempt didn't work (because
I was trying
On 27/09/07, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed:
Personally, I quite like the Pentax Gallery kind of contest because,
unlike other contests, I get to aim repeatedly at the same target
(acceptance into the Gallery, in this case). I may not agree with their
choices, but teaching myself
On 27/09/07, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed:
I think my problem with the Pentax Gallery is that I don't know what
the standard is. How can I aim for a target if I can't see it?
There's no explanation as to the criteria to get past the accepted
artists' voting: How many votes
Bob W wrote:
How can I aim for a target if I can't see it?
You must follow the Way Of The Blind Archer, grasshopper. The Blind
Archer does not see the target. He allows the target to see him, and
to guide the arrow into his heart, as the heron's beak enters the
stream. For are they not one,
, the
string, the arrow, the archer and the target are one.
Hope that helps.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of frank theriault
Sent: 27 September 2007 21:29
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery
Subjective is one thing. Variably subjective is irritating at best.
Every photo contest I've ever entered had variable subjectivity IMO
Kenneth Waller
http://tinyurl.com/272u2f
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From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery Resignation
frank
...after hearing of all the various problems others are having, I doubt if
I'll bother to submit anything (and I *still* haven't written a bio).
I've got a fair number of images accepted into the Gallery several into
the Premiere Gallery.
I've handed out my Pentax gallery address to a lot
From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I've got a fair number of images accepted into the Gallery several into
the Premiere Gallery.
I've handed out my Pentax gallery address to a lot of people the response
I get back from most of them is that are really impressed with the overall
manner
On 9/28/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
crap-shoot.
Going off topic.
This phrase always brings to mind Mambo t-shirts the artwork of Reg Mombassa.
Carry on.
Cheers,
Dave (I don't think non-Aussies will get the connection)
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..especially kind people.
Jack
--- Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I've got a fair number of images accepted into the Gallery several
into
the Premiere Gallery.
I've handed out my Pentax gallery address to a lot of people the
response
I get back
I agree with Mark on this.
For all of its faults, the Pentax Gallery has given my photography a bit more
focus (pun not intended). I'm not necessarily taking photos specifically aimed
at being accepted (because most aren't) but I find I'm taking more care about
composition and lighting
Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery Resignation
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:02:43 -0700 (PDT)
..especially kind people.
Jack
--- Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I've got a fair number of images accepted into the Gallery several
into
the Premiere Gallery.
I've
Tom C wrote:
1. I don't want to think my images are good just because I pressed the
shutter or because I may have a personal attachment to the subject.
2. On the other hand, just because a preponderance of people seeing the
image say they like it, does not make it a good or successful
It's not bad, but most people love my photos when I show to them. Yippee!
:-)
My point is a lot more people are getting to see my images because of the
gallery.
Kenneth Waller
http://tinyurl.com/272u2f
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From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery
William Robb wrote:
I find people too reluctant to label crap as what it is.
William Robb
Good to have you back, Bill. :)
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From: Doug Franklin
Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery Resignation
If you're talking about image displayed on the PDML, I'd guess that at
least some of it is the self selection effect. Basically, people who
think well of the image are far more likely to post about
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From: frank theriault
Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery Resignation
I think my problem with the Pentax Gallery is that I don't know what
the standard is. How can I aim for a target if I can't see it?
You can see what has been accepted can't you? The standard
- Original Message -
From: Jack Davis
Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery Resignation
Actually, I consider I'm just vying for a favorable subjective opinion
from da 'judge'.
You may get a favourable enough opinion, and still not win the
competition, in that if your picture didn't (doesn't
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Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery Resignation
It's a personal competition, but you're not competing against others. For
the accepted image count to be a score, everyone would have to make the
same number of submissions. I recall one PDML
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From: Bob W
Subject: RE: Pentax Gallery Resignation
How can I aim for a target if I can't see it?
You must follow the Way Of The Blind Archer, grasshopper. The Blind
Archer does not see the target. He allows the target to see him, and
to guide the arrow
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Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery Resignation
Overall I find people to be too easily impressed.
I find people too reluctant to label crap as what it is.
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From: Jack Davis
Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery Resignation
Well, Robb, I'm not surprised that it's being viewed as a competition.
If one chooses to consider the accepted image count as a 'score'
against which one is competing, then it's a competition. Your choice
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From: Cotty
Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery Resignation
On 27/09/07, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:
Just because you aren't competing with another person, doesn't mean you
aren't competing, it just means that the rules of the competition are such
that you
Copy of e-mail recently sent to The Pentax Gallery:
Sirs/Mesdames,
I may be an accepted artist of the PENTAX Photo Gallery, however, my
first 12 photos have been rejected. As of the date of this e-mail,
there are three pending.
It is obvious that somewhere along the selection process, someone
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Subject: Pentax Gallery Resignation
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:54:15 -0400
Copy of e-mail recently sent to The Pentax Gallery:
Sirs/Mesdames,
I may be an accepted artist of the PENTAX Photo Gallery, however, my
first 12 photos have been rejected. As of the date of this e-mail
Frank they simply don't understand you the way we do.
frank theriault wrote:
Copy of e-mail recently sent to The Pentax Gallery:
Sirs/Mesdames,
I may be an accepted artist of the PENTAX Photo Gallery, however, my
first 12 photos have been rejected. As of the date of this e-mail
submissions. Take it with a grain of salt. You're an excellent photographer.
Paul
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From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Copy of e-mail recently sent to The Pentax Gallery:
Sirs/Mesdames,
I may be an accepted artist of the PENTAX Photo
On 9/26/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
At the risk of sounding insensitive... you can't resign from an entity you
were not a part of.
I hope this cheers you up and provides added incentive to continue. ;-)
Actually, I was a part of it in some manner.
I could vote on photos, and in fact I
to
submit some of my photos when there were only few photographs and
photographers in the gallery. And some of my work got accepted.
Having said that, I think you should really not dwell much in this
specific project. I realize it would be cool to be on display on Pentax
Gallery, but if you're
be cool to be on display on Pentax
Gallery, but if you're not there it *really* does not make you any less
a photographer than you actually are.
Cheer up!
No worries, and thanks for the vote of confidence (from everybody, not
just you, Boris).
In fact, I'm fine with this, and I'm not depressed about
Well, at least you got rejected. I never a peep from them after
submitting myself for acceptance.
At 12:54 PM -0400 9/26/07, frank theriault wrote:
Copy of e-mail recently sent to The Pentax Gallery:
Sirs/Mesdames,
I may be an accepted artist of the PENTAX Photo Gallery, however, my
first 12
Sounds like an internet reality show in the making.:-)
Dave
On 9/26/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 9/26/07, Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Well, at least you got rejected. I never a peep from them after
submitting myself for acceptance.
So I'm not the biggest loser
On 9/26/07, Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Well, at least you got rejected. I never a peep from them after
submitting myself for acceptance.
So I'm not the biggest loser on the list?
;-)
cheers,
frank
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Actually, I was a part of it in some manner.
I could vote on photos, and in fact I was exhorted to do so. It's
from that exhortation that I was told that I was an accepted artist
of the PENTAX Photo Gallery. On that basis (so they told me) I could
vote.
In fact, it was when I read that line I
As the PDML Turns
Last week, Frank decided to discontinue his relationship with the Pentax
Gallery. Little did he know that...
Tom C.
From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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At 2:36 PM -0400 9/26/07, frank theriault wrote:
On 9/26/07, Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Well, at least you got rejected. I never a peep from them after
submitting myself for acceptance.
So I'm not the biggest loser on the list?
Apparently not. :^(
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Right on Frankie, cool, join the club. I resigned my position on Monday.
Feels good...
Norm
frank theriault wrote:
Copy of e-mail recently sent to The Pentax Gallery:
Sirs/Mesdames,
I may be an accepted artist of the PENTAX Photo Gallery, however, my
first 12 photos have been rejected
On 9/26/07, Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So I'm not the biggest loser on the list?
Apparently not. :^(
Clearly a plot against Canadians!
;-)
cheers,
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...Tom had a mole in place to decline Frank's work due of abject
jealousy.
Ahhh, but Frank had a plan...
Jack
--- Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
As the PDML Turns
Last week, Frank decided to discontinue his relationship with the
Pentax
Gallery. Little did he know that...
Tom C
Tom C wrote:
As the PDML Turns
Last week, Frank decided to discontinue his relationship with the
Pentax Gallery. Little did he know that...
...Dave had just accepted a job with an escort service.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the world there are more strange
goings-on as the eBay sale
At 3:38 PM -0400 9/26/07, frank theriault wrote:
On 9/26/07, Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So I'm not the biggest loser on the list?
Apparently not. :^(
Clearly a plot against Canadians!
By Gosh, you're right! I'll bet the neocons have taken over Pentax!
Hoya is just a front!
On 26/09/07, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed:
so I'll continue shooting, with or
without The PENTAX Photo Gallery.
Hey Frank. Welcome to my life :-)
I entered a photographic competition once. It was the first and last time.
Absolutely never again.
I only ever make pics for one
Frank, didn't you read the fine print? In Title 9, section 4,
paragraph 110, Item b) : No work shall be accepted from the class
Lepus and all its associated species and subspecies.
=:)
On 9/26/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Copy of e-mail recently sent to The Pentax Gallery
I sent the club a wire stating,
PLEASE ACCEPT MY RESIGNATION.
I DON'T WANT TO BELONG TO ANY CLUB
THAT WILL ACCEPT ME AS A MEMBER.
Groucho Marx
From: frank theriault
Copy of e-mail recently sent to The Pentax Gallery:
Sirs/Mesdames,
I may be an accepted artist
frank theriault wrote:
Copy of e-mail recently sent to The Pentax Gallery:
Sirs/Mesdames,
I may be an accepted artist of the PENTAX Photo Gallery, however, my
first 12 photos have been rejected. As of the date of this e-mail,
there are three pending.
It is obvious that somewhere along
associated species and subspecies.
=:)
On 9/26/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Copy of e-mail recently sent to The Pentax Gallery:
Sirs/Mesdames,
I may be an accepted artist of the PENTAX Photo Gallery, however, my
first 12 photos have been rejected. As of the date
At 01:42 AM 27/09/2007, frank theriault wrote:
On 9/26/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
At the risk of sounding insensitive... you can't resign from an entity you
were not a part of.
I hope this cheers you up and provides added incentive to continue. ;-)
Actually, I was a part of it in
the class
Lepus and all its associated species and subspecies.
=:)
On 9/26/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Copy of e-mail recently sent to The Pentax Gallery:
Sirs/Mesdames,
I may be an accepted artist of the PENTAX Photo Gallery, however, my
first 12 photos have been rejected
? In Title 9, section 4,
paragraph 110, Item b) : No work shall be accepted from the class
Lepus and all its associated species and subspecies.
=:)
On 9/26/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Copy of e-mail recently sent to The Pentax Gallery:
Sirs/Mesdames,
I may
Strange.
I really thought that you were rather competitive person, Cotty. I am
fairly competitive, but in photography I don't feel any desire to prove
anything. So I don't really participate in competitions...
Boris
Cotty wrote:
On 26/09/07, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed:
Very, VERY true.
I have watched this in a number of situations - applies in commentary and in
notice given.
Rod
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Welcome to the Camera Club, Frank. If your photos don't look like everyone
else's
On 13/09/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed:
How about Jackson Pollock's paintings?
Now you're getting nasty!!!
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G
On Sep 13, 2007, at 7:32 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote:
That's why the test of time is critical. Works that are appreciated
and applauded over the centuries earn the right to be called art.
Nothing current can rightfully
On Sep 14, 2007, at 12:49 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
On Sep 13, 2007, at 7:27 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote:
The question you posed is indeed What is a good picture?
a sibling
to What is art? ...
We haven't had this debate in at least a month. It's time...
:o) that, and does a good
On Sep 14, 2007, at 12:49 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
On Sep 13, 2007, at 7:27 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote:
The question you posed is indeed What is a good picture?
a sibling
to What is art? ...
We haven't had this debate in at least a month. It's time...
:o) that, and does a good
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Much modern art is a scam, just so much crap,
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On Sep 14, 2007, at 3:06 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote:
Exactly. I didn't say beauty defines art. I said something beautiful
is worth looking at..
But you still haven't suggested what allows you to recognize what is
beautiful.
I said something that is beautiful CAN be art, just as a great
An expressed mutual respect for points made will always facilitate a
stimulating discussion. An apparent disregard or correcting exchange
will only last 'til someone feels they have won.
Jack
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On Sep 14, 2007, at 3:06 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote:
Now that's a classic.
Mark!
Tom C.
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If it has a frame around it.
I say a dog shit with a frame around it is still a dog shit.
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Of course it can concurrently be art and a dog shit but practically
I'd tend towards labeling it the latter if that's what it is.
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Honestly. I have two dogs which make some very nice pieces of work. If
anyone here want's some of this doggy art let me know.
Now, Rob, you know that if it is well composed, properly lit, and shot with
Velvia it is ART. But crappy ART, of course.
chuckle
Digital Image Studio wrote:
On 14/09/2007, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What I say is art, IS art.
If it has a frame around it.
I say a dog shit
Well if you want to be anal bout it.
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On 14/09/2007, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What I say is art, IS art.
If it has a frame around it.
I say a dog shit with a frame around it is still a dog shit.
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in the Pentax Gallery, quit yer bitchin'!
Not one of mine has been accepted so far.
Not a single one.
I've still got about 6 pending, but 6 have been rejected outright.
Street shots, still lifes, sports shots (Corner Kick, fer gawd's sake
- and if I'm allowed a moment of immodesty, that was a muther
Are you going to start that shit again!
From:
Gonz
Well if you want to be anal bout it.
On 9/13/07, Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 14/09/2007, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What I say is art, IS art.
If it has a frame around it.
To those who've complained that not all of your photos have been
accepted in the Pentax Gallery, quit yer bitchin'!
Not one of mine has been accepted so far.
Not a single one.
I've still got about 6 pending, but 6 have been rejected outright.
Street shots, still lifes, sports shots (Corner Kick
frank theriault wrote:
To those who've complained that not all of your photos have been
accepted in the Pentax Gallery, quit yer bitchin'!
Not one of mine has been accepted so far.
Not a single one.
I've still got about 6 pending, but 6 have been rejected outright.
Street shots, still
Frank, that's because they don't understand the Theraultian ethos,
they're aiming for punchy eye candy, not muddy thought provoking
existentialism.
frank theriault wrote:
To those who've complained that not all of your photos have been
accepted in the Pentax Gallery, quit yer bitchin
that not all of your photos have been
accepted in the Pentax Gallery, quit yer bitchin'!
Not one of mine has been accepted so far.
Not a single one.
I've still got about 6 pending, but 6 have been rejected outright.
Street shots, still lifes, sports shots (Corner Kick, fer gawd's sake
- and if I'm
Welcome to the Camera Club, Frank. If your photos don't look like everyone
else's photos you do not know how to take pictures...
frank theriault wrote:
To those who've complained that not all of your photos have been
accepted in the Pentax Gallery, quit yer bitchin'!
Not one of mine has
] wrote:
Welcome to the Camera Club, Frank. If your photos don't look like everyone
else's photos you do not know how to take pictures...
frank theriault wrote:
To those who've complained that not all of your photos have been
accepted in the Pentax Gallery, quit yer bitchin'!
Not one
: Rebekah [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery
Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:25:33 -0400
A lot of the pictures on there seem like crisp snapshots of pretty
things rather than good photographs. Anyone can
accepted in the Pentax Gallery, quit yer bitchin'!
Not one of mine has been accepted so far.
Not a single one.
I've still got about 6 pending, but 6 have been rejected outright.
Street shots, still lifes, sports shots (Corner Kick, fer gawd's sake
- and if I'm
The question you posed is indeed What is a good picture? a sibling
to What is art? ...
Let the debate commence (again) !
Godfrey
On Sep 13, 2007, at 11:39 AM, Rebekah wrote:
You need to study the compositional aspects of many of those
pictures.
the lack of composition was my point
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