+1. Well said.
As for me, I stopped taking pictures in any meaningful way nearly a year ago.
From time to time I’ll post something here, or on FB, but for the most part
these posts are either older shots that illustrate some tedious and pedantic
point I’m trying to make, or cute pictures of my adorable and much-beloved
granddaughter. <g> I appreciate any feedback I get, either constructive or
otherwise, and were I still pursuing The Shot I might post more. I, too, get
many more comments on FB, but most of them are from people who are not
photographers. I appreciate their feedback as well, sometimes even more.
But I won’t leave this list (sorry, AG <g>) because through the years I’ve been
here, I’ve developed some outstanding imaginary friends, “met” some interesting
people, and learned a great deal about photography, as well as the art of
“seeing”, which is helpful in many ways having nothing to do with photography.
Additionally, I’ve made some non-imaginary friends, friends that I would not
have made had it not been for this list. (Did I twist those tenses enough,
Chief Constable? <g>)
What I’m trying to say in my tedious and pedantic manner is that for me,
somewhere along the line, this list stopped being a tool primarily for the
betterment of my imagery, and starting being an instrument for building
relationships with people I otherwise would never have met. Photography is the
tie that binds, but the bindings are quite loose. It’s in those loose paces
where i find the value here now.
As for your posts, as a rule I glance through most of them. I have neither time
nor inclination to comment on all of them. When I see one that smacks my face,
I say so, especially if it’s something a bit out of the ordinary. A recent
example would be the still life you posted a few weeks or so ago, with a faded
corner, a saddle and a coat rack (?). The Cigar Lady lingers in my memory as
well, as do some of your images from Vietnam.
--Bob Whitmire
Certified Neanderthal
On May 4, 2015, at 4:10 AM, ChrisB <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Tina
>
> I’m not sure if I have said this before, but if you post links to your
> photos, however good, you will get fewer responses if you do so in isolation,
> as it were. By that I mean that if I make a comment and there is no
> response, I shall tend not to make a comment in the future; although I
> normally try again in the future.
>
> I make comments on Jim’s photos and get a response, likewise with Nathan.
> However, others, including you, tend not to respond and I tailor my comment
> accordingly.
>
> Now there might be good reasons for the lack of response to my comments, but
> that’s how it is. I understand that you post to more than one list and
> perhaps are too busy to respond, but that’s not the point; we are all busy,
> in one way or another, and I make posts to the List when I have time so to do.
>
> In addition, Facebook places photos in front of people while they peruse the
> news feed. It’s easy to plonk a comment in the field beneath one photo, much
> easier than going to a link, and perusing a page of images.
>
> Finally, you say that you post on the lists to get feedback, presumably as
> you continue to build your portfolio as a professional. But this is a list
> of amateur photographers; your photos might be interesting, but the point of
> being on the List is to exchange views, normally about photography. A one
> way process to help you with your collection is not totally in that spirit.
> Of course I like to see your photos, but not to feel pressed to offer comment
> or advice on several photos at frequent intervals.
>
> I hope that this helps without discouraging you.
>
> Chris
>
>> On 4 May 2015, at 01:56, Tina Manley <tmanley@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> I am noticing that I get a lot more response and critiques when I post a
>> photo on Facebook in addition to posting it here. I have noticed the same
>> with other regular posters. When they post something on FB there are many
>> views and comments, but posted on the e-mail groups there are no comments
>> at all. Should we stop posting here and just post on FB?
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