Does it happen to you that your most popular pics are NOT those you like most ?

[Sparrow]

Ruben, I've noticed this on my flickr gallery. I agree that I am maybe a bad editor of my own work, and that the feelings encountered while making the photo influence my own preferences. But here are some samples from my last four flickr uploads. They're all made with an SLR, so pardon that, but my favourite is NOT the one that has gotten the most comments. I'd appreciate any thoughts others might have about which they like better. I won't tell which is my favourite yet. 😀

http://www.flickr.com/photos/97373293@N00/2026370207/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/97373293@N00/2026368911/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/97373293@N00/2026367729/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/97373293@N00/2027169072/in/photostream/

And yes, I have one or two images (not those posted here!) that, from the very capture to the final print, I knew were great to me ... and continue to be so 30+ years later.

Earl

Earl

I wound imagine when you look at them you “hear” the echoes of the music, I don’t, so I have a different experience, you are drawing on your knowledge to form a cognitive reality that is different, better informed than mine.
Try watching TV with the sound off it changes the pictures completely far more than you would expect far more than just a lack of sound; I like the composition of the one with the soft focus fiddle player central in the frame.

regards

 

[Trius]

Thanks to all for your comments. The one below is my favourite. Until a few hours ago, no one had commented on it. Honus (Robert) did leave a comment, which pleases me. I appreciate all comments, of course.

Why do I like this particular shot? Well, I think first of all the atmosphere is evocative, plus the interaction between our little prodigy and the whistle player is very sweet. But having seen the fiddle prodigy in action, observing her over several sessions, I admit to having a deeper appreciation of her nature, her soul. So this slice, this capture, is more meaningful to me, apparently, than is the photo to others. For those who haven't followed the "Johnny's" photos, the little girl is an absolute sensational prodigy. She can play with the nearly anyone, and is a sweet child to boot.

 

[peter_n]

Does it happen to you that your most popular pics are NOT those you like most ?

It happens to me since I started to photograph. Why is that ?

Cheers,
Ruben

An interesting observation Ruben and I like the discussion in the thread. 🙂 As someone points out above, we are all different and I do think that's a large piece of it. I looked in my (small) gallery here and my own favorite is the only one in there with no comments! I don't mind that at all and I really don't feel that I should try to make more images like those that are favorably commented on, here or elsewhere. To be honest, I'm really not that interested in whether people like my pictures or not, but I am sometimes surprised if people like something I don't or vice versa. Individual differences...

Trius: nice shot & story!

 

[Trius]

Thanks Peter!

 

[ruben]

Hi Trius,
Formerly I just "glanced" around the Flickr pics you indicated. What a difference size can make even within a computer screen ! ! !
I happened not to "see" your pics at Flick original size !


Cheers,
Ruben

Hmmm... a good argument against the random gallery 😀