>Mark P. Rowland wrote: > >> If the shot looks good to someone who wasn't with you on the trip, or has >> never been to your chosen location; a person who can't invoke the memory >> of "that great summer day" or that particular fan trip, then you have >> succeeded.
Dave Cohen responded: >It would sure be nice if we could get more of those shot opinions on the >web site images on this list. There are a lot of nice shots on there that >few people seem to have comments or feedback on. It's funny that we have >so many opinions and suggestions about how to shoot trains, but then when >we actually do, you could hear a pin drop. > I have the distinct feeling that the majority of those people on the SPORRS list or to thin skinned to be subjected to a critiquing. I had attempted to get some of this started by using one of my shots as the basis for discussion. If I had chosen a shot taken by someone else, I am most certain that it would have been taken as an insult. Citiquing is difficult if you can't talk about what is lacking along with what works! I would think the topic could be enlightening for everyone involved as long as ways are discussed to show how the improvements could be made. As any former art major can testify; In art school, if it can't be improved, then it must be OK. Charlie Dischinger -> SPORRS: 'Serious Photographers Of Railroad Related Subjects' -> Web Site: http://www.anet-stl.com/acphotog/sporrs/ -> Message © 1998 SPORRS® - All Rights Reserved
