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08/22/2005 11:56:57 AM · #1 |
The large number of photographers on this site can be overwhelming so how do choose a favourite?
Initially, I was choosing favourites based on the ratings I gave for their challenge entries. Over time I've discovered that a photographer's best work is not necessarily in the challenges but in their portfolio. I haven't come up with any concrete criteria for choosing favourites but some things that have driven me to choose someone as a favourite are:
Highly emotive and engaging images
Strong composition and use of light
Landscapes with depth and feeling
Here's my current list of favs: (in the order they were added)
librodo
magnetic9999
jodiecoston
Joey Lawrence
arngrimur
roadrunner
BobsterLobster
Gordon
gloda
bruski
nshapiro
Falc
smellyfish1002
BradP
mbardeen
bruchen
labuda
grigrigirl
Konador
willem
bod
geewhy
tyt2000
Gracious
kosmikkreeper
agwright
heida
Jacko
ursula
LtHousLady
crabappl3
jjbeguin
Sonifo
dsidwell
edit: Thanks to all who have added me to their list
What inspires you to add someone to your fav list?
Message edited by author 2005-08-22 12:00:36.
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08/22/2005 12:11:28 PM · #2 |
For me it's the person inside the photograph that ultimately makes me decide to add them to my favorites list. I know it's hard to gauge someone over the Internet but after time of watching there post, seeing how they view photography, and visiting there profile you tend to grasp what kind of individual they are.
Sometime I choose someone that is opposite of me and sometime I choose someone that I can relate too. I don't choose a favorite photographer because of his/her scores, votes, comments. All that is irreverent. It the combination of there personality and work outside of the challenges that makes me click the fav button.
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08/22/2005 02:12:08 PM · #3 |
Anyone else care to share how they choose?
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08/22/2005 02:14:02 PM · #4 |
I asked a while back to be able to organize it kinda like my portfolio.....a couple are friends that I discuss a lot with. Most I have looked at their portfolios and really liked most of the work they have done.
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08/22/2005 02:14:36 PM · #5 |
When an image particularly engages/impresses me, I am motivated to seek out the photographer's profile. When I find a significant group of images in the profile that engage me at the same level, I make the photographer a favorite.
Robt.
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08/22/2005 02:29:00 PM · #6 |
I chose my favs from their personal style. I think those that try to fit cliches in their photos or that mold to the majorities interest are a million in a million. Those who can take anything and still manage to have their own flare be interworked in the photo are truly talented. Joey l. is one right off the bat that does this... all his photos whether they are landscape, people or objects all seems to scream JOEY. Ansel and the greats all have this much needed flare to stand out among the rest. (Still searching for mine).
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08/22/2005 02:33:08 PM · #7 |
different ideas make me choose a photographer. anyone can be a "professional" if they put enough time into it, but the ideas are something that are unique to each and not everyone has new ideas. when someone interprets a challenge in a new and interesting way, I usually think about adding them ... The ironic part is, I really need to work on my photo skills rather than MY ideas!
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08/22/2005 02:46:42 PM · #8 |
most of my favorites are my close friends here at DPC. i'm picky so if your lucky enough to get on the list, than congrats! Actually there are a few i'd like to add but havent got around to it.
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08/22/2005 02:50:09 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by bear_music:
When an image particularly engages/impresses me, I am motivated to seek out the photographer's profile. When I find a significant group of images in the profile that engage me at the same level, I make the photographer a favorite.
Robt. |
Yeh, thats the same way I do it.
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08/22/2005 02:53:50 PM · #10 |
I choose a favorite photographer foremost because I like their photographs and want easy links to check their new work.
So, when you're not on my favorite list, it doesn't mean I don't like you and I don't need to like you to to put you on the list. :)
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08/22/2005 02:54:31 PM · #11 |
They pay me a small fee weekly to stay in my favorites.
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08/22/2005 02:57:37 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by MikeOwens:
Originally posted by bear_music:
When an image particularly engages/impresses me, I am motivated to seek out the photographer's profile. When I find a significant group of images in the profile that engage me at the same level, I make the photographer a favorite.
Robt. |
Yeh, thats the same way I do it. |
ditto |
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