Some of the most minor things said or done "speak volumes". Sure, they don't form a complete personality analysis, but htey are the makings of impressions. Whether right or wrong, they are sometimes lasting impressions. It is all part of being human.
With this I agree... thanks for being so wise.
I guess I was hoping the image was strong enough with the title
I guess the problem is....... the thought was put forth that I don't share any empathy with the models I shoot and that I don't care about them or their feelings. Which is not at all true, but that's really the basics of the whole thing.
When you need a title to impart your message, it usually means the image doesn't stand on it's own.Ok, well that I can understand then, I guess I was hoping the image was strong enough with the title, but I guess not, I appreciate your feedback on that, thanks.
This is just me, but I feel that, since photography is a visual medium, the photograph isn't communicating effectively if it needs the title, background info paragraph listed in the gallery catalogue, or the little bit of haiku decoupaged over the edge. The moment text becomes necessary, it's a (however-short) essay, illustrated with a photograph.
Not that photographically-illustrated essays are a bad thing, but "the work" at that point is not a photograph, it's a multi-component piece of which the photograph is one part.
Stone,
I have mixed feeling about all of this...but I'll just share this one idea because I think it may possibly prove to be the most helpful to you (even if it only turns out to be helpful in the long term):
It is often the case that the criticism that hurts the most is that which we really need to hear the most but are unable to accept. The idea is that way deep down you know there is some truth to the matter but, you really do not want to admit it. You do not want to face that ugly part of you. An example is the alcoholic who refuses to admit that he has a drinking problem and gets angry if anybody else suggests it.
I think it takes a great deal of personal strength and much introspection to come to point where one allows that, maybe, just maybe some part of the criticism is true. Give it some thought and some quiet time. Is there something you that you can change to improve in this area?
I know all too well how difficult this is to hear and to think about...it may be worth it to give it some thought and reflection.
oh...and I would definitely say that cat photos should be strictly prohibited on APUG.
. If you really think Ansel is all that should be here....
Oh G-d help us...NO! What a boring place this would be if the grand landscape were the only permissible subject!
I am being very serious. I appreciate Mr Adams' contribution to the art and craft but, I've had quite enough of his photography.
EDIT: I strongly encourage you to continue to be yourself and post what ever you want to post!
Sorry about any insults. I'm hurt more when I post a photo for critique and no one bothers to comment.
I agree about the internet part, I guess I just thought that APUG had a more respectful crowd since we are mostly artists, but I guess perhaps I'm wrong about that too.
WE ARE all artist in our mind, I think. But we also have our opinions and perhaps because we are artists, we have strong opinions about some imagery.
Also.... as much as we don't know about you and you as a person, you don't know about the person who posted harsh comments. You have no idea what hurts some people or evoke an emotional response. I saw your image. I don't see anything really wrong with it. But perhaps someone had a close friend or family member affected by the problem, or maybe himself/herself is.... and thought you were exploiting it. Emotional response may be the reaction. I don't think we can blame that person.
One thing is true.... you evoked strong reaction/emotion. It just wasn't the kind you wanted.
I admire the work you've been doing, and I believe that the purpose of photography is to make a statement with your life and the be a witness to your time. Pretty rocks sticks and trees, while we all shoot them and its always fun to burn some film, can sometimes feel unfufulling, at least to me.
While there are always going to be sheltered people that are shocked when they see for themselves the brutality of the truth, you will be criticized. Many photos of the civil war were, for that very reason, despite the fact that many were staged. And now we live in a society that sees so much play-war, and violence that you'd think they would have lost sensitivity or broadened their horizons, however that is not always the case.
I look forward to your future posts.
PERSONALLY, I think this image would be stronger if it wasn't doubly exposed. It would even be better if the title wasn't an attempt at a humor. But that's me. I would agree to certain degree, with some posters, your sympathetic approach didn't quite come through.
I dunno, poster had his reason for her response. She expressed it. You responded. Both sides spoke. I don't think neither side has to "win" this argument?
Either that.... or Stone is really a horrible person....Kidding of course!
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