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08/14/2003 08:49:50 AM · #1 |
I wanted to share the story, and the explaination of the title, behind my Right Angles photo.
Basically, I see that image many many times a day. Actually, I should say I USED to. It's right on my balcony where I go out to smoke my cigarettes. I've been cigarette free for 7 days now but I find myself still going out on the balcony on occasion to drink a beer and take a familiar break, without the nicotine.
When I'm out there I realized that I am always looking at the angles and lines of the railing and surrounding buildings in a photographic way, even when I don't have my camera. I do it naturally. I find myself closing one eye so that I don't see doubles of the closest railing bars and moving my head so that everything lines up well. Not sure why I do this actually, but I think I do that kind of thing all the time.
So, I automatically thought of that when I thought of right angles. They certainly were 90 degrees and also correct. The funny thing is that I've taken lots and lots of photos in that exact location, but they were usually really bad shots of birds that frequent the area. I remember sitting out there for hours trying to get a shot of a hummingbird and getting nothing. I even left bread out all over the railing one day and got some birds to come.
The interesting thing to me about the image is the location, and existence, of the dried bird dropping, the remnant of my past photographic attempts. I thought it brought interest and contrast to an image otherwise dominated by geometry.
I'm surprised my photo scored as low as it did, but not really bothered. I like it. The only thing I don't like about it is that the vertical line of the side of the building isn't straight. In reality, the actual building isn't straight either so I couldn't fix it with rotation and I didn't know if distorting of that nature was allowed within challenge rules.
Well. Thanks my little story. I'm off to the past tomorrow to try to take photos of things that have already happened. |
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08/14/2003 02:31:09 PM · #2 |
edit: seems nobody cares to respond.
Actually, nobody's been responding to anything I've written in the forums all week basically. I seem to have become something of a thread killer as well. I think I'll refrain from posting in the forums in the future as it is just a waste of my time. |
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08/14/2003 03:03:02 PM · #3 |
Just to let you know someone read your thread.
Personally I quite like when people share more info about their entry in response to the comments they received.
It's just sometimes I don't have a response to their response!
:o)
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08/14/2003 03:18:57 PM · #4 |
I read it too but I couldnt think of anything to say either :P
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08/14/2003 03:19:04 PM · #5 |
I don't usually like to post in the forums because I feel like an outsider here (not being a photographer myself and all), but you sound like you could use some encouragement so I'll make an exception. This time.
I, too, enjoyed reading the story behind your right-angles photo. Maybe it's because I'm not a photographer myself that I do like to know such things. To me, when being displayed as a work of art rather than just a snapshot that anyone with a camera can pop off, a photograph should tell a story, or at least evoke some emotion. Obviously, the shot you took for this challenge has a lot more meaning to you than just the obvious object of the theme, and by sharing your thoughts, you opened up those emotions for others to experience along with you.
Sometimes, I wish I could read the inspirations behind the photos as I vote. It might not change my overall opinion of the shot, but since I don't have a whole lot of time to go back and inspect every photo again after a challenge is done, those tidbits are as good as lost. I, for one, am glad you took the time to post your thoughts here. Thanks.
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08/14/2003 03:28:41 PM · #6 |
Patty
I don't know about anyone else here but as far as I'm concerned your opinions are just as valid as anyone elses, and are of interest to me.
I haven't entered many so I guess in some people's eyes I'd be considered to be a non-photographer too (though I do take piccies, most aren't for DPC).
I'm all over the forums when I have time, and so far no-one has told me to shut up (though I know there are a few that have wanted to at times).
Don't be shy and please don't feel like a second class citizen just because you don't enter challenges.
Kavey
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08/14/2003 03:38:50 PM · #7 |
"Glad you did this picture in B&W. Love the shadows on the wall. Composition reminds me of that artist that paints those geometric paintings. Kind of like the L'oreal logo. Don't remember his name."
I gave you a "10"
Sometimes it takes one other person to respond then others will follow , like that "Testing" tread (it went for a long time) |
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08/14/2003 03:44:39 PM · #8 |
Thanks for that, Kavey. I appreciate being made to feel more welcome here. I do enjoy the site and the challenges very much.
Just as an fyi, I do comment on as many photos as I can during a challenge. Although time constraints prevent me from commenting on as many as I would like, I do try to make the ones I do count. I am hoping that, as a non-photographer, I can give a perspective that the more technically-minded voters may not be seeing--the perspective of the average schmoe that would be going to the gallery to BUY your photos. We may not know an F-stop from a zoom lens, but we do know what makes us laugh or makes us cry, what disturbs us and what stirs us. If your photo does not make some kind of impact, either mental or emotional, on the common masses, then no matter how technically superior it is, you might not be able to "sell" your ideas.
That's my thought on the matter anyway, and pretty much why I stick around.
That and because I really do appreciate the art and talent I find here.
Please don't tell me I'm stupid or need to open my eyes because I'm not a photographer and I will be more than happy to share my thoughts with you.
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08/14/2003 03:59:35 PM · #9 |
I'm a little forum shy myself, i get paranoid if noone answers me. I feel better now knowing that others feel the same way, i thought it was just me.
JasonPR..i loved your story, i too am constantly looking at things in that photographic way. The Institute of Photogaphy teaches you how to develope your eye, and ever since then, i see things in different ways. Thanks for sharing.
Message edited by author 2003-08-14 16:00:18.
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08/14/2003 04:17:29 PM · #10 |
Jason, please don't stop posting just because you don't get responses. I'm sure that happens to everyone who uses the forums. I've only been here 3 weeks and its happened to me already.
I love your story behind your picture. This is the first time I've seen it. I don't go into the forums to look for new posts, so If a post isn't in the recent posts list I don't see it. Thats probably true with a lot of the others.
If you post a message and it disappears from the recent posts list, maybe do a small edit when more people are online?
I love the humor in your photo :)
Grats for quitting smoking!! Stick with it
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08/14/2003 04:26:55 PM · #11 |
Jason,
You have a long way to go, you have to earn the right to be the head "Thread Killer". I am confident that "I am King".
I liked your picture quite a lot and feel it should have done better also.
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08/14/2003 04:57:41 PM · #12 |
Every now and then someone posts wondering if only good photographers should vote because they know how to take good pics.
It's quickly pointed out that one doesn't have to be able to paint like Michelangelo to appreciate his art.
Actually, I have been told to shut up but only when I am airing my opinions in some of the heated discussions on DPC evolution! LOL
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08/14/2003 05:00:20 PM · #13 |
I read it ya poo head. If you quit posting, you'd better make up for it with some good pics. :)
I didnt' have anything to say as I was quite nicely surprised at my score this week...lol
M
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08/14/2003 06:04:08 PM · #14 |
thanks everyone. i feel better now. i think it's the lack of nicotine getting to my brain.
i also think it would be nice to see some photographers comments during voting. nothing that gives away whose it is of course.
Mav: I just received my dad's fuji s602. I'm borrowing it for an upcoming trip. Isn't that the same other camera you were using for a while? wierd coincidence.
My inside looking out is doing really badly, but i like it. I just finished up a negative space one that was just for fun, like my me and my monopod one. Things like that seem to do better for me. We'll see.
Thanks for the feedback everyone. It seems this thread has become more about the validity of people's opinions and who should be allowed to post in the forums. I'm glad I got some folks out of the woodwork. It's good to hear from you, your opinions are just as valid whether or not you have a camera. |
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