why did you choose that way? And, above all, any thoughts on how to make that way most effective.
The simple answer is that I share primarily via my PBase galleries, and I occasionally print for gifts and display.
It helped me a lot when I asked myself
why I wanted to share my photos, and
with whom. A final challenge was to understand some "selection rules" or critical criteria for selecting
what I shared. I've identified 4 qualities that I seek; Ideally, they'd all be present in each photo, but that doesn't happen. As listed below, each begins with an estimate (rough) of how often I achieve the critical goal:
100% have Personal Mnemonic (recall) Value: I want to remember/record the location, event, subject, and feeling I had at the moment. As long as I keep galleries short enough, people who care about me personally (where I’ve been, what I find interesting) might want to look at these photos.
65% have Technical Competence: Focus, exposure, framing; including post processing. People with a discriminating eye will not be offended by the technical incompetence of a majority of photos I post.
30% have Added Value: Tension, surprise, political or editorial comment, pattern, color, and framing. More than other qualities these are a reflection of my personality. To the degree that I have a “style,” these photos distinguish me from other photographers.
5% have Artistic Value: A wide range of knowledgeable, discriminating photo viewers might find these satisfying enough to give them a second glance as artful efforts.
