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11/09/2005 01:29:49 AM · #1 |
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11/09/2005 01:32:45 AM · #2 |
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11/09/2005 01:37:49 AM · #3 |
Obviously you can only do it if you view everything through a rake, like I do.
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11/09/2005 01:40:14 AM · #4 |
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11/09/2005 01:43:28 AM · #5 |
| Just yankin yer chain. ;-) I'm not sure what you are asking and frankly, it sounded like the type of baiting that's been done in the past - like "Who are you to judge..." sort of thing. How about some clarification of what you are asking for? |
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11/09/2005 01:44:52 AM · #6 |
| like i said Ken, HUH? lol |
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11/09/2005 03:18:43 AM · #7 |
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11/09/2005 03:21:26 AM · #8 |
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11/09/2005 03:23:11 AM · #9 |
| I think you will find everyone has a different opinion as to what makes a good photo and what doesn't! |
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11/09/2005 03:26:19 AM · #10 |
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11/09/2005 03:29:21 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by BjCnMxS:
Indeed, just the comment I wanted..
Although, there are those photo's that stand out, and everyone can apreciate.. |
Those would be the ones with the ribbons and all the comments explaining what people liked and maybe didn't like about them. ;-)
In other words - the best way to answer your question really is to go through the top photos and read people's comments. |
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11/09/2005 03:38:42 AM · #12 |
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11/09/2005 07:44:20 AM · #13 |
The Human eye is seldom, if ever, at rest while the observer is looking at anything. It darts rapidly from one point of intrest to another, focusing at different planes if a three-demensional object is being viewed. And usually the observer is unaware that this is happening.
Artists, including photographers, have always been cognizant of this rapid eye motion. Deliberately, even subliminally, they direct the eye to focus on the subject they wish to emphasize.
One basic fact must be remembered: The human eye sees selectively, or subjectively: the camera sees objectively. The camera records three dimensions as two-- height and width: depth can only be implied. Still cameras take still photographs; motion is lacking, although it can be suggested. The emphasis must be supplied; the viewer must be forced to see what the photographer wants him to see.
The emphasis is achieved through subject placement , lighting, shading, framing, simplifying, perspective, scale, motion direction, repetition, balance, form, selective focus.
- Leonard Lee Rue III
I think that in order for me to truly appreciate a photograph, it has to be near flawless (now, we're talking about art-wise here -- certainly there are some journalistic or documentary photos shot where the photog had to pick up the camera and shoot, or miss the shot, I have a great appreciation for those as well).
Composition should be interesting...Lighting should be interesting, and payed attention to. Focus and depth of field should be used well to properly relay your intended sense of depth to the viewer as well as direct them of where to look. If those three are payed attention to, and mastered, there's no reason anyone can't create a great photo of anything.
Of course some photos will appeal to the masses much moreso than others...and that's a fact of life, but you can't win all the time.
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11/09/2005 08:34:21 AM · #14 |
everyone has a different perspective on what makes great art, but my limited insight into the matter is that most photos that do well here generally have three characteristics. they:
1. are technically flawless,
2. have a pleasing overall composition, and
3. possess a jarring/intriguing/eye-catching element that nevertheless maintains balance
i should note that either of the first two characteristics can sometimes be thrown out if doing so serves to enhance the third...
in my opinion, the photos that perform the poorest here tend to lack all three of these: these are the blurry, poorly-lit snaps to which we are all accustomed.
conscientious photographers who have mastered most techniques generally produce photos that meet the first two criteria. these are the 'average' photos -- the 5's which seem to get the fewest comments.
finally, there are those photos that have all three elements, generally the top 20 of a challenge. the 'masters' or those with natural talent commonly produce these kinds of images, but this isn't to say that serendipity can't befall the average photographer who captures that lucky, wonderful shot.
maintaining balance while still surprising the viewer is a hallmark of great art, but clearly it's not easy to achieve.
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11/09/2005 10:30:38 AM · #15 |
| I look for something that makes me want to study it further OR that just jumps out at me immediately. Rich color or sharp contrast; an interesting subject matter; something awe inspiring or emotionally stimulating. I may find a photo a jaw dropper one day and 2 weeks later, go back and say to myself "hmmm, it doesn't quit do that to me today." It's in the presentation, in the moment and certainly the eye of the beholder. |
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11/09/2005 10:33:45 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by BjCnMxS:
what makes a photo stand out to you, and why?
Benjamin Comiskey - BjC |
A photo stands out to me if it moves me in some way. Emotionally, spiritually, physically...if it evokes a reaction in me then I can honestly say a photo stands out to me. I tend to rely far less on technically-flawless presentation and more on raw emotive power.
I suppose you can say a non-reaction is a reaction as well, but if I am moved only to click "next" then it doesn't really count as moving. ;)
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11/09/2005 10:56:52 AM · #17 |
Visual interest is king, both here and in general. I can find high-scoring entries with glaring technical flaws, poor color, noise, etc., but an intriguing, surprising or appealing subject can override everything else (though obviously a technically superior AND interesting image is better).
Using DPC as an example, it doesn't matter how technically flawless your image is or how perfectly it meets the challenge, if your subject is boring or disgusting, it will not score well. The goal is to provoke not just a reaction, but a positive (not necessarily pleasant) one. If the reaction is "so what?" or "Ewww... who wants to see that?" then the image will not be well received. That doesn't mean every image has to be pure eye candy, but it DOES have to make the viewer want to look at it. |
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