Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/10/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'm new to posting, having been a "lurker" for quite awhile due to my fear of weighing in on various issues and being torn apart (however well intentioned) by far more knowledgeable members of LUG. But there seems to be a lack of, shall we say, intensity with respect to review and comment on PAWs. I'll be blunt -- I've seen a large number of PAWs that are, at best, mediocre, almost snapshots at a backyard barbeque that could have been taken with a $70 point and shoot camera. Yet, the comments for such works include things like "great shot" or "wonderful image." Even allowing for differences in taste, the feedback on the PAWs seems remarkably consistent, and overwhelmingly positive. Sure, its nice to encourage folks, and it isn't easy to submit anything for public scrutiny, especially by the extremely talented and knowledgeable people who contribute to this group on a regular basis. I wouldn't submit my work because, quite frankly, I don't think it is yet at a level where it should be shown, nay, inflicted on the general public, let alone the experts here. Don't get me wrong, lots of PAWs are amazing -- almost life transforming -- but others, well, its almost like "point a Leica at it and submit it." Should we all bite our tongues at the latter sort and keep silent, or offer encouraging "strokes," or should we be honest (but always respectful) and honestly present constructive criticism? Again, I don't want to belittle those who have the courage and confidence to submit PAWs, but I need clarification -- are we here to review and critique in constructive fashion, or simply to validate with hollow "attaboys" yet another submission of someone's wife or daughter by the pool, or colorful locals sitting around a cafe in some foreign locale? I don't want to offend anybody, I'm just wondering what the ground rules are. Many thanks to all for the wisdom the have provided, and continue to provide on this site. Ellis Krane - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html