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04/29/2002 07:48:55 PM · #1 |
| When voting on pictures, does anyone else take into consideration whether the image captured something that happened naturally, or whether the event / object was designed just for a picture? |
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04/29/2002 08:59:16 PM · #2 |
are you saying that if you new the subject had been caught naturally during the taking week of the challenge, this would influence your scoring due to the photographer's luck or ability to successfully capture an appropriate event?
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04/29/2002 09:07:09 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by TRSchwartz:
When voting on pictures, does anyone else take into consideration whether the image captured something that happened naturally, or whether the event / object was designed just for a picture?
As I mentioned in another thread, I think this is one of the major differences among people here.
In particular, I believe (based on the comments I've received) that those who "compose" photos grade much more on "technical merit," while those who "capture" photos are more interested in composition, and in the creativity involved in finding a suitable subject.
* This message has been edited by the author on 4/30/2002 1:10:05 AM. |
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04/29/2002 09:50:53 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by TRSchwartz:
When voting on pictures, does anyone else take into consideration whether the image captured something that happened naturally, or whether the event / object was designed just for a picture?
I was at a lecture by a Canadian photographer last week (Richard Martin I believe...) He made a good point that sat with me and made me think, and to some degree inspired me.
He said basically that there are several levels of photography. The bottom level is taking pictures, the top level is making pictures.
Your best shots are going to come from the creative side of your brain pulling together elements you see in nature and arranging them in a way that is visually more appealing.
This could be as simple as bending a tree branch temporarily out of the shot by wedging it against another. It could be as complicated as scouting a forested beach in winter and setting up your tent in just the right place, back hiking in the snow around it to not leave prints in your shot, and painting parts of the shot with a flashlight while taking a long exposure.
A good shot is a good shot. It doesn't matter to me if it was naturally taken or "un-naturally" made. |
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