MartinL
MartinL
Most photos are not decisive moments; most sunsets over the sea are inferior to the “best” sunsets; and the world (Internet) has quite enough pictures of birds that are prettier I could ever hope to snap. So when I see these subjects, I look for something more. Something that tells about the photographer or the gear. Yes, the image must stand on its own, but more information or context--call it scaffolding--is much appreciated.
Sometimes I’m irrationally irritated by photos of another sullen teenagers or cellphone speakers or desperate homeless people or subways or winding staircases or smokers or half-reflections in windows or interesting patterns (say, windows or bricks) or (I can’t believe I’m typing this) portraits of cute children or dozens of other subjects.
Not that I don’t like many, and I certainly take and save tons of these photo clichés. But when I post them, I try to mention what I find particularly notable about the photo—even if it’s just to say to people who know me (and care) that I like it or “I was there.” Sometimes a stranger’s photo reveals something interesting about the photo gear, but I’m likely to miss that unless I have it explained.
I know I can always log on to RFF and spend some thoughtful time reading posts and especially accessing members’ and others’ sites and galleries. Hours of enjoyment looking at the pics. So thanks for that. I especially like it when people pair their photos with added clues to their photographer’s insights and motives.
Sometimes I’m irrationally irritated by photos of another sullen teenagers or cellphone speakers or desperate homeless people or subways or winding staircases or smokers or half-reflections in windows or interesting patterns (say, windows or bricks) or (I can’t believe I’m typing this) portraits of cute children or dozens of other subjects.
Not that I don’t like many, and I certainly take and save tons of these photo clichés. But when I post them, I try to mention what I find particularly notable about the photo—even if it’s just to say to people who know me (and care) that I like it or “I was there.” Sometimes a stranger’s photo reveals something interesting about the photo gear, but I’m likely to miss that unless I have it explained.
I know I can always log on to RFF and spend some thoughtful time reading posts and especially accessing members’ and others’ sites and galleries. Hours of enjoyment looking at the pics. So thanks for that. I especially like it when people pair their photos with added clues to their photographer’s insights and motives.
