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    This is ungodly funny because it's true.

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    Re: This is ungodly funny because it's true.

    Yeah - that is hilarious.

    Do you know if he really posted those images on a forum and got actual feedback? I like the Bresson one - "assume you know French."
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    Re: This is ungodly funny because it's true.

    That is some funny stuff. I've read it before...good website. Do you think those comments were real? Did someone actually post those photos for critique, or is it all fiction? Regardless, it's funny and has a good point.

    Did you notice that one of the people who commented on the article said she agrees with all the "suggestions" for improving those photos? Whaaa? Is she serious? Sarcasm is so hard to discern in writing.

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    Re: This is ungodly funny because it's true.

    Only on the internet does that blog need a "Satire Alert" on it
    I wonder, how would the experiment run on our forums?
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    Re: This is ungodly funny because it's true.

    Maybe this should be posted at the top of the critique forum.
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    Re: This is ungodly funny because it's true.

    Hey I know that guy! Doesn't he post here as well?

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    Re: This is ungodly funny because it's true.

    Now you know the exact state of mind I'm in every time I'm on this site. The same as this writer's. It's gotten so I have trouble even reading most folks' critiques now as they almost always fail to see the forest for the trees. I can only shake my head...

    There are two basic elements to art: form and content, and the trick is to juggle the two. If EITHER one is strong enough, the other can be lacking, and the image will still be successful.

    It's very simple: for some photographs the adherence to rules is important, for some it ISN'T...

    Thanks for sharing this...
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    Re: This is ungodly funny because it's true.

    That's what I thought too
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    Re: This is ungodly funny because it's true.

    Hey Sebastian,

    Good stuff. I agree with Steve said also.

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    Re: This is ungodly funny because it's true.

    Reminds me of the "Blind Wine Tasting Article" years ago in one of the mags,Gallo jug wine scored very highly with most of the "experts"!
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    Re: This is ungodly funny because it's true.

    Hi Sebastian, Yeah, it's funny and true at the same time. I brought this concept up in this thread after visiting a show in SD.

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    In one of the responses I pointed out that my favorite image from the show would get ragged on in any critique forum as long as the people responding weren't familiar with it.

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    Re: This is ungodly funny because it's true.

    I tend to agree with Steve's view here, many critiques are just narrow in view and scope. To me if I like the image I've created that's all that matters as far as I'm concerned. I'm no different than most others in that I hope others see value in it and appreciate it as well, but if they think the horizon is a 1/2 a degree off or that I didn't adhere strictly to the rule of thirds just isn't important or of value to me.

    Oh yes it did enjoy the link, I thought it was a real hoot.
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    Re: This is ungodly funny because it's true.

    Quote Originally Posted by Asylum Steve
    It's gotten so I have trouble even reading most folks' critiques now as they almost always fail to see the forest for the trees. Thanks for sharing this...

    Did someone post a picture of trees? I missed that one!
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    Re: This is ungodly funny because it's true.

    Did I miss a blurry tree photo?

    Good post. Darkman reminded me of a post I started that I should probably add some more drivelous thoughts to. . .
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    Re: This is ungodly funny because it's true.

    Seb,

    Thanks - just been to the hospital after falling off the chair (just kidding)

    My sides are killing me; made my day.

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    Re: This is ungodly funny because it's true.

    That is really very funny. I too have always wondered what kind of comments some of the great photographers of the times would recieve on some of their classic works, and my guess was right. I find it hilarious that after ripping some of these great works, some have a list of all their equipment below their names.
    I really like the one of Bill Brandt. " What you need here is more shadow detail" "Some lenses give more contrast than others" "what lens did you use here"?
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    Re: This is ungodly funny because it's true.

    I didn't dig this up, I found it posted on Sportsshooter.com and thought you guys would get a kick out of it. I know nothing about it, and myself wonder if these responses were real or made up. Either way, they hit close to home.
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    Re: This is ungodly funny because it's true.

    I see it was written by Mike Johnston - wonder if it's the same Mike Johnston who publishes (or maybe past tense now) The 37th Frame. It's got to be the same guy's writing style. This is great - thanks for posting it!

    I'm surprised that there was no mention of clipped histograms - he was getting there with Steichen's image.

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    Re: This is ungodly funny because it's true.

    Ha!

    That is too funny...

    Kinda helps to put in perspective what we do here, and helps us to remember its all about the fun of it!

    Thanks Seb!


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    I love it!

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    Re: This is ungodly funny because it's true.

    ... and looking in critique today I thought "they're here"
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