how do you guys find "good" content online?

msbarnes

msbarnes

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I want to look into a diverse set of work. so far I search flickr for things like "rolleiflex" "hasselblad" and etc. and I browse RFF.

I'm just wondering if there are other cool photography sites or if you guys look at the flickr groups. The problem with photography is that there is so much uninteresting content (well, to me atleast) that finding the gems becomes difficult.

In person, I just go to museums, galleries, used book stores, library, and etc. but I find the non-professional work more interesting and many of those photographers aren't well-exposed.
 
msbarnes said:
I want to look into a diverse set of work. so far I search flickr for things like "rolleiflex" "hasselblad" and etc. and I browse RFF.

I'm just wondering if there are other cool photography sites or if you guys look at the flickr groups. The problem with photography is that there is so much uninteresting content (well, to me atleast) that finding the gems becomes difficult.

In person, I just go to museums, galleries, used book stores, library, and etc. but I find the non-professional work more interesting and many of those photographers aren't well-exposed.
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Searching sites by camera type is not going to filter good from bad photos.

If you like going to galleries and museums, then do the same on line. All the good galleries have websites with lots of work from their artists. I have tons of galleries and museums bookmarked. Also, if you have a FB account, then "Like" them and you will get news about upcoming shows, etc. that way.

Gary
 
gns said:
Searching sites by camera type is not going to filter good from bad photos.

Gary
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I know, which is why I'm searching for something more "effective". Ofcourse everyone has different methods and standards but I'm just curious in the different approaches that people take.

Thanks for the suggestions so far!
 
Two places I check regularly:

http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com

http://photojournalismlinks.com

There are many sites/blogs like that. Other photo content I either stumble upon or, more frequently, follow via my facebook contacts which I know will either present or recommend good stuff. If you are on FB try friending or liking pages of photogs you respect, or of a publication.
There is of course plenty of quality photography of Flickr or other enthusiast places, but the above sources (plus books, magazines, etc) overwhelm me enough that I don't bother with random photo scouting and filtering any longer.
 
Actually, "create your own content" is not a snarky response, it's quite good advice.

I created my own blog(s) and a website to represent/gather my own work - in doing so, I've come across lots of other work to link to, etc. It's sound advice.

I can only add that joining Twitter and 'following' good photographers and good photography has proven to be the most effective way to find things I **NEVER** would have otherwise...I decided right away that I'd use Twitter strictly for photography, and over the months it's worked out marvelously.

Can't recommend it enough.
 
Often organically. By chance I'll see a link somewhere and find my way to the person's flickr and find some work I really like. Or it might be a photography site that features a photographer etc.

For example, one of these photos was linked on a tumblr site I like (the site is not a photography site per se):

http://www.jeffbrouws.com/series/main_burningcars.html

IIRC, for once, the photographer's name and a link to his site or dealer was with the photo. So now I found a new photographer I like.
 
Great links here thanks. I have saved a few and will be combing them later for content. Already found a link to a Don McCullen interview. Great stuff indeed.
 
Roger Hicks said:
There is no "good". There's only what you like. As a percentage, I find a LOT more that I like at 'real' exhibitions (not on line). So don't invest too muich in trying to look for polished turds on line...

See Turtle's ''Arles' thread: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131725

Cheers,

R.
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True, thanks for the advice.

It's just that lately I've been focusing more on photography than gear. My photography and the photographs of others. It's a good feeling, actually.
 
msbarnes said:
True, thanks for the advice.

It's just that lately I've been focusing more on photography than gear. My photography and the photographs of others. It's a good feeling, actually.
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YES! YES! You're doing it right.

You're right: it's a good feeling.

Try to follow the recommendations of people whose advice you respect. Learn who approvingly reviews the stuff you like.

Cheers,

R.
 
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