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Originally Posted by Richard G.  LOL acher, I'm sure there's a constructive critique in there somewhere, much too abstruse for me though...  |
To elucidate. I'm sorry if I came across harshly.
There is, or at least was before the 'anyone can do art' movement which I don't buy into, a general consensus of opinion in the art/photography world that before one can produce anything 'off the wall' it is necessary to see that this is born out of experience rather than accident or random experimentation. It's still good to experiment - learning is learning and it's a free world, thank goodness.
For example - if I were to produce a squiggle 'a la Picasso' it wouldn't be acceptable as I had not proven my skills in painting (I'm not good at painting as I'm more graphically inclined) or attained respect in the artistic community.
Likewise - if a photographer who shoots on 'Auto', doesn't display artistic skills or hasn't studied the technicalities or history of photography and appreciated in a critical manner the works of other photographers suddenly comes up with a special effect it may not be as acceptable as it would be from someone who had done all these things.
I was just wondering what experience you had and how seriously you took your image taking. It's a very enjoyable past-time and since the advent of digital there are a lot of people who can experience the joys of image taking - you don't have to take it too seriously!
However - I do and perhaps I come across as too intense sometimes - probably because I am as far as photography is concerned!!
Perhaps I misinterpreted and the photography section here on WAB and the Critique and Advice within are not to be taken seriously.
I thought that, like photography forums, this may be a place to discuss photography in a way that may help others to improve their skills and learn and improve my own at the same time!
There will always be an element of 'artistry' and 'talent' that is innate in some people - giving them a head start, but listening to criticism can also help to hone existing skills and overcome a lack of natural talent.
Cropping comes naturally to some people but it can actually be learnt by listening to advice and using the 'rule of thirds'.The more one listens and looks the more is learnt as far as the presentation and quality of images is concerned. Breaking the rules and making it work is another matter!
Again - sorry if I sound a bit heavy but the section of WAB that is called 'critique' should really do what is on the label and not just consist of 'That's nice' or 'Wow like that' etc etc - unless of course it's amazingly good!!! LOL
Acher
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