Mcary
Well-known
Mine tell me that you can suck at something and still enjoy doing it
Dave Wilkinson
Veteran
and that's good enough reason.....ain't it?
Lilserenity
Well-known
and that's good enough reason.....ain't it?
Absolutely! That's the entire reason I will always love photography, and I don't have to explain it to anyone, because quite often I can't explain it except to say, I took this picture because I liked it!
Vicky
gho
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That is an interesting article that expresses quite some aspects I was thinking about also. A friend of mine sometimes uses the camera to confront herself with her feelings and her past in an active way. I think she is trying to express her inner state in a picture or to have something in herself mirrored in the picture. This is a very personal matter and does not have anything to do with doing professional photography for a living.
I would not say that this process is something like a self-analysis, but it may be a way to get ones thoughts and feelings a bit clearer, maybe a diary would be a good comparison.
Now, today I went out to take some photos in the street with these questions in the back of my head, but I must admit that when I took a picture, than mostly because I found the scene interesting or thoght that this and that could look good in black and white. Rather trivial. Now I am looking forward to develop the films, but I guess the camera could also be applied in a different, more subjective, personal way.
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BillP
Rangefinder General
Well said. This is the antithesis of professional photography. "Amateur" does not accurately describe it either. Maybe "personal", or "introspective" is closer to the mark. A camera can be used to communicate just as a pen or keyboard can. Sometimes the communication is descriptive, sometimes discursive, sometimes autobiographical.
Regards,
Bill
aad
Not so new now.
I like cars.
Dave Wilkinson
Veteran
WilliamK
Member
I think it tells me I'm obsessed with mortality and time, in a very morbid way
Damaso
Photojournalist
Chester Higgins Jr. told me that a photograph is a reflection of the photographer, something I think is true. I hope my photographs say that I'm curious about the difference between how we think the world is and the reality each of us encounters on a daily basis...
Dave Wilkinson
Veteran
Chester Higgins Snr. told me that his boy is full of s8+t.
BearCatCow
Established
My photos tells me that I love my friends & family, and sometimes, more than they love themselves!
gb hill
Veteran
I'm not really sure what my photos say about me because my photos for the most part look like snapshots! I guess to most this speaks of having a lack of talent. I can't disagree with that, but I enjoy what I do & to me that's what matters most. I love looking at different styles of others. That's what's so great about photography everyone is so unique.
BillP
Rangefinder General
I think the wife tells me enough - about myself!...I just take pictures to record people and places, while out having fun - or sometimes making a little cash! - sorry
Dave.
and that's good enough reason.....ain't it?
Well - post some pictures....it would be a relief from some of the 'bollocks' coming up on this thread!
...and your contributions to this thread tell us that you attempt to portray yourself as a comedy Yorkshireman. Seriously, if you don't get it, feel free not to interject.
Regards,
Bill
martin s
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I absolutely have to agree with one of my favorite actors and photographers Ryan Howard. If he's not right, who is?
martin
Dave Wilkinson
Veteran
Once again we are urged not to comment in a thread - unless in total agreement with the majority of posts!. Comedy Yorkshireman...maybe, Yorkshireman who does'nt suffer bulls*#Tt gladly....definitely!
back alley
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what a positive point of view you seem to endlessly offer to the membership here.
back alley
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le vrai rdu
Well-known
some days they tell me I waste time and film
some days that I enjoyed my day
No example concerning wasted film, it goes to the trash
some days that I enjoyed my day
No example concerning wasted film, it goes to the trash