Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/04/27
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I always categorize criticism into opinions of personal taste and opinions of technical taste and then suggestions that actually may improve the image. The last one is the lease common. Opinions are great but must one must be careful not to deconsecrate the artists work. Criticism properly used should elevate and accentuate the artist's vision. Else it is just a power trip. Don't let someone's misguided power fantasy deny the rest of us your fine photography.
Chris Saganich
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From: lug-bounces+saganicc=mskcc.org@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+saganicc=mskcc.org@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Jeffery Smith
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 9:41 PM
To: 'Leica Users Group'
Subject: RE: [Leica] Some fun or fear of riducule in photo land
I thought I should get the award for getting totally trashed in the form
of a rather LONG paragraph. The most comprehensive review I've ever
gotten for a picture.
Needless to say, I won't be posting anything with or without votes. ;-)
Jeffery Smith
New Orleans, LA
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From: lug-bounces+jls=runbox.com@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+jls=runbox.com@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Don
Dory
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 8:39 PM
To: lug@leica-users.org
Subject: [Leica] Some fun or fear of riducule in photo land
I would turn the ratings off. Those of us that have been posting PAW's
have pretty thick skin but for many photographers there is a large fear
factor in putting up their images. Remember when Eric was getting grief
for posting baby pictures? Or how about when Graham was real hesitant
to post his images; now we depend on our frequent dose of the English
country side.
The trick is for the family to be encouraging enough for people to post
their images, but to be honest enough that all our work improves.
Comments yes, grading not really a good idea.
Don
dorysrus@mindspring.com
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