Is it just me, or do some of the pictures that get post on DIS drive you nutz?

[Got Quattro?]

Some pictures are very good.

But many are not. I see out of foucus shots, some with no subject, blur when not intended, and the rule of thirds is a complete mystery to most.

Part of me wants to say, hey, theat picture is horrid, and you shouldt post it.

Part of me wants to say, that picture is too far away, too close, out of foucus, over exposed....bla bla bla.

It's a rock and a hard place. I dont want to be mean and say someone vacation pictures are bad, but yet, they also need to be given feedback to learn how to be better in the future.

[dburg30]

There are times when someone gets a shot of something, and they know it's not good, but the 'idea' was there, or something they still wanted to share. Now if someone asks for an honest opinion.. that's different :). There were some castle shots early in the season and people were begging for pics, so there were some then that werent 'good' but it got the point across and calmed the savages for a while :D

[Master Mason]

You have to remeber that this site really isn't a photography site, most of the folks that come here are simply people trying to capture their memories to the best of their and their cameras ablity. Most of them have never given a thought to what the camera can or can not do, they just want it to work so they can remember 20 years from now how cute their kid looked with Mickey.

There are some amazing photographers here, and I have learned a ton, but it is because they don't tell people that there is something technically wrong with their photos, that allows others to come here in a low presure enviornment, to share and learn.

in the end, if the person is happy with their picture, and wish to share it with people, then that is all that should really matter.

Some of my most treasured pictures are technically crappy, but I'll never see my son in my mom's arms again, so that picture means the world to me. Crappy lighting, tilted angle, slightly out of focus and everything...

[poppyolivia]

lets see your stuff mate!:thumbsup2

[sumrmist]

no the pictures do not get on my nerves..I would never flame someone for taking a bad pic on a vacation that they saved and looked forward to. Not everyone has a flair for taking great pictures , myself included, but gee I wouldnt jump them and tell them they had it all wrong.

[andromedaslove]

Gosh... I really hope you wouldn't actually ever say something like that to someone. It's bad enough that you actually "THINK" it. Everyone started off as an amatuer, taking pictures that were no where near professional levels. Heck.... mine aren't even CLOSE to professional levels.

When I see a picture here on the DIS that is one of those "awesome" shots I make a mental note of it, and try to recreate it. That's how we all get better. I don't need someone to tell me my shots aren't perfect, and most of the time I don't need someone to tell me what I did wrong. We get better by practicing and trying to take better pictures, not because we were criticized for the bad ones we did take.

Dana

[NostalgicDad]

As Master Mason mentioned, this is a Disney related site, not a photography site with an area for critique. That's why I'm a member of Nikonians.org and trust me, I can get all the critique and opinions I can handle over there. However, just ask and you shall receive as there are numerous wonderful photogs around this board willing to lend their knowledge in an expert manner.

We don't want folks to be ashamed of posting any photos of the places we all love to visit. I personally enjoy seeing them as it keeps that part of my brain occupied with happy thoughts. :thumbsup2

[Anewman]

You would be surprised at what photos sell at youth sports events, all the defects you described and more but to the parents that photo of their child is worth every penny. At times I have even felt bad charging for the prints, but those parents think the image is perfect.

[MarkBarbieri]

Part of me wants to say, hey, theat picture is horrid, and you shouldt post it.
I couldn't imagine saying something like that. Who am I to judge what's worthy of posting? I'd certainly hate to have someone tell me my precisious memories were unworthy of sharing. Sometimes the only shots I have of something important to me have serious technical flaws. Flaws or not, they are still the best shots I have.

Part of me wants to say, that picture is too far away, too close, out of foucus, over exposed....bla bla bla.
When people ask for advice, I try to give it. When they don't, I've learned to keep any negative opinions to myself. When they do, I try to make my criticism constructive.

It's a rock and a hard place. I dont want to be mean and say someone vacation pictures are bad, but yet, they also need to be given feedback to learn how to be better in the future.
I can appreciate your desire to help us improve our pictures. However, I don't think that we need to be given feedback. When I post, I'm usually looking for the joy in sharing not a critique. When I want that, I ask.

We have a wide mixture of skill and equipment levels here. Many people are here not to learn better photography but just to share the precisious memories that they've captured. For those that want to improve, they sometimes do that by asking for critiques or asking questions. Many of the more experienced shooters here also try to help others by posting threads providing tips and advice. I think you would help people better in those ways rather than giving unsolicited criticisms, regardless of how constructive or well meaning they are. That's just my opinion, though. I can't speak for all of the other imperfect shooters.

[Amy]

I'm one of those who's posted photos that aren't perfect. That's what I like about this board - amateurs like me can share memories of our vacations and NOT get criticized for all the "technical" aspects that are missing from our photos.

BUT....there are also some folks who post here who are pros with all the fancy equipment and who take absolutely wonderful photos. I have learned so much from seeing their photos that my own photos have improved dramatically. And everyone is free to post a photo and ask "tell me what I did wrong."

If you're looking for serious, technically perfect photos, then I suggest you find another website. IMO, the folks here are sharing memories, not competing for the best photo.

[MICKEY88]

I agree with the others above me, we are not here to judge, but simply to share a common interest, some people have thousands of dollars worth of equipment, some people use disposable cameras, it's all about what works best for the individual and what results they are happy with :thumbsup2

remember photography is an ART, who are we to judge the artist,

[rtphokie]

Some pictures are very good.

But many are not. I see out of foucus shots, some with no subject, blur when not intended, and the rule of thirds is a complete mystery to most.

Part of me wants to say, hey, theat picture is horrid, and you shouldt post it.

Part of me wants to say, that picture is too far away, too close, out of foucus, over exposed....bla bla bla.

It's a rock and a hard place. I dont want to be mean and say someone vacation pictures are bad, but yet, they also need to be given feedback to learn how to be better in the future.

No, these posts dont bother me a bit. All I need to do is look back at photos I took when I was first starting to remind myself what really bad photography looks like. Looking at the recent thread on improved shots over the years, I'm not the only one.

If some of the photos you are referring to were posted to other photo boards, then yeah, I'd question it. But this forum attracts more people for whom photography isn't even a real hobby or interest for them, but capturing their visits to Disney parks is. And that's fine.

I say bring on all comers. Pros, advanced amateurs and yes those who picked up a digital camera before their trip to WDW and want to share their blurry, badly composed shots.

[safetymom]

Just another thought. I don't do any post processing on any of my photos that I post for everyone on the DIS. I figure if they are going to "borrow" it they are going to have to do some work. Now what I do for my own use is something different.

I would rather see a photo than someone explaining something.

[jann1033]

who cares what someone else posts? some photos might mean something to the poster no matter what anyone else thinks of them...i'm glad lots of people( me included) feel free to post here that probably would never get the nerve to post on a photo site. sometimes to me the sentiment behind the photo is so touching...i remember a thread that was "the photo that meant a lot to you", the photos might not have been "award" winners but that wasn't the point. this is a more friendly "sharing tech tips and memories site" than a "whose better" site imo.. and really these are vacation photos for a lot of us, not entries into some grand photo contest ( although if someone wants to give me a say 40d, i'll take it;))

[handicap18]

This is a board for everyone to post. This is one of the best places in regards to photography for people to come and learn and have fun in a wonderful environment. I'm sure I've posted some bad photos, but that is not the point of this board.

When you share a passion for Disney and photography, then your going to get all kinds of people with all kinds of photos. Bring them all on. We love them all!

So to answer your question.... yeah, maybe it is just you. :confused3

[crazydadguy]

I agree with the others above me, we are not here to judge, but simply to share a common interest, some people have thousands of dollars worth of equipment, some people use disposable cameras, it's all about what works best for the individual and what results they are happy with :thumbsup2

remember photography is an ART, who are we to judge the artist,

I agree, this site brings together two things that I enjoy. You guys have seen my posts, I'm not spectacular by any means, but I have also learned LOTS from being here. Myself, I can take a hard critique, so I ask for honest opinions. Some may not be as thick skinned as myself though.

[DizneyNutz]

Some pictures are very good.

But many are not. I see out of foucus shots, some with no subject, blur when not intended, and the rule of thirds is a complete mystery to most.

Part of me wants to say, hey, theat picture is horrid, and you shouldt post it.

Part of me wants to say, that picture is too far away, too close, out of foucus, over exposed....bla bla bla.

It's a rock and a hard place. I dont want to be mean and say someone vacation pictures are bad, but yet, they also need to be given feedback to learn how to be better in the future.


Noone else is feeling this way. I can honestly say that I use everyones photos to try to better my own. I have learned so much on here, because people post their pictures withour hesitation. I would much rather see the photos of everyone, because that let's me know that I am not alone when I see the tremendous photos that some post on here. It gives me hope!:thumbsup2

[manning]

Anyone care to see my collection of thumb prints?:banana: :duck:

[wdwmom2]

Anyone care to see my collection of thumb prints?:banana: :duck:


Only if they are spectacular;) !!!!


I enjoy posting on this site because everyone is so kind and willing to share any knowlege that you may be looking for. Most other sites will rip your photos apart if they aren't pretty much perfect.

[JR6ooo4]

Can you guess what I am holding back from commenting on right now?

Mikeeeee

[Groucho]

The only shots that really drive me nuts are the ones where people use a flash on dark rides like HM and PotC. :lmao:

When I see a picture here on the DIS that is one of those "awesome" shots I make a mental note of it, and try to recreate it. That's how we all get better.
That sounds like me - I do take note of a few shots that I particularly like and attempt to recreate them. I also look at shots that I like the composition of but are maybe have a technical problem or two and try to see if I can do better. But I'm certainly not bothered by seeing photos that aren't perfect.

Good grief, if every photo posted had perfect focus, sharpness, DoF, composition, color, etc, I'd really be depressed with my own work! It's bad enough that we are all able to cherry-pick our very best photos, it's easy to take, say, 5-10 photos out of 1,000 and manage to look like a halfway decent photographer. :rotfl:

[CastleCreations]

I'm actually a lurker here. I think I've posted once...and didn't get any help...so unless someone helps me with my lighting question...you are all subject to my horrid photos...:rotfl:
Here's one for you...
http://pic1.picturetrail.com/VOL1112/4366414/12451869/292033223.jpg
She says...Relax...we're all here in good fun...:laughing:

[cc1075]

I read that first post and thought - - oops, got to stop going to the Photography Board. My photos are for fun - but after spending way to many hours on the Photography Board - looking - reading - taking the hints given - I have my interest level in photography on high speed.

Thanks for all the posts that let me know I really do belong here and the learning curve is what this is all about!!

I love this board!! And everyone on it!!

And Groucho - - - - I love your shots! How is the puppy??

[DisneyGirl4188]

I love looking at photos and am glad people take the time to post. I don't mind if they are not "perfect", but instead just I enjoy them.

[crazydadguy]

It was actually this board that motivated me to really start learning about photography, not just rely on point and shoot, then complain when they don't turn out how I want. Seeing the great photos people take here, learning that I am not the only one what has to take 1000 photos for a couple of really good ones, and just reading in general, have all helped. On the other side of it, now that I know some of it, I must practice. A good eye, a steady hand, and the knowledge of a good composition don't develop in a single night. So, I take pics when I can, read when I get the chance, and come here to get my fix while at work. :banana:

[ukcatfan]

I think ditto just about covers my opinions.

If you want perfection and mean people, go over to that site that does Reviews and has something to do with DP. The central focus of this site should never be forgotten... it is Disney!!!

Kevin

[orchjoe]

and the rule of thirds is a complete mystery to most.

I find that this is more a suggestion than a rule :goodvibes

I will admit that this used to be me before I came to the photography board (maybe it still is me who knows). When I would take a great shot it used to be just a whole lot of luck. Now that I have learned more and more about photography from this board...the great shots (or shots that I think are great) are starting to become some skill and a little luck.

My motivation comes from seeing myself improve and seeing others people's work improve while getting my other passion (WDW) in on the fun.

[MarkBarbieri]

I find that this is more a suggestion than a rule :goodvibes

I guess we should call it the "suggestion of thirds.":dance3:

[MICKEY88]

I guess we should call it the "suggestion of thirds.":dance3:

or at least remember that "Rules are made to be broken"

breaking the rules and daring to be different is how one develops a personal style, and that is what sets some of the greats apart from the rest..

[Gdad]

Maybe you should start posting on DPReview- plenty of that over there.

Part of me wants to say, hey, theat picture is horrid, and you shouldt post it.

Part of me wants to say, that picture is too far away, too close, out of foucus, over exposed....bla bla bla.

[jann1033]

or at least remember that "Rules are made to be broken"

breaking the rules and daring to be different is how one develops a personal style, and that is what sets some of the greats apart from the rest..

interesting you should mention this...recently i saw an exhibit of a photographer's work in an art museum..her style was to cut off the main subject in various ways...totally against the "rule"
of actually having your subject inside the photo but it was really interesting work...so who is to say..and at that same museum they had some paintings that made me gag so again who is to say:rotfl:

[DVC Jen]

I have been posting here regularly for a year now. Waahooo! :yay:

If I would have been treated that way when I first started posting I would have quickly lost my interest in photography and walked away wondering how many burnt cherrios they had found floating in thier cereal bowl that morning.

My interest has grown dramatically as have my skills (still a long way to go though) and it is all because of the amazingly wonderful, understanding, kind and generous people who post on here regularly.

NO ONE starts out with the skills of a professional. And not many who post here have a desire to be a professional. Most just want to have fun, share and learn about photography in a friendly, kind, accepting atmosphere.

And I know I am not the only one who is very thankful that this is exactly that type of place.

[jann1033]

double post

[DVC Jen]

double post

(sigh) the nerve of some people! :sad2:



:laughing: hehehee just kidding. :hug: :goodvibes

[Amy]

interesting you should mention this...recently i saw an exhibit of a photographer's work in an art museum..her style was to cut off the main subject in various ways...totally against the "rule"
of actually having your subject inside the photo but it was really interesting work...so who is to say..and at that same museum they had some paintings that made me gag so again who is to say:rotfl:

Hey Jann.....that was my photo exhibit! :lmao: Here's one:
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i187/mamagrumpy/WDW%20Nov%20Dec%202007/IMG_6312.jpg

Wonder when they'll send my royalty check?:rotfl:

[cc1075]

Hey Jann.....that was my photo exhibit! :lmao: Here's one:
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i187/mamagrumpy/WDW%20Nov%20Dec%202007/IMG_6312.jpg

Wonder when they'll send my royalty check?:rotfl:

Amy, I love that photo - - - what do you think he is thinking - - - - :rolleyes:

That is worth framing and if I was in charge I would send the royalty check!!

Ditto about these boards - - I am learning, learning, learning - not so much with the producing though! But everything I am learning here helps so much - thanks to everyone! Only three months to WDW and then I can really practice!

[Lizziejane]

I think you do this board a dis-service. It's probably the only photography-related board I know of that truly welcomes both complete newbie photographers as well as those far more accomplished at their art. This board is the single source of inspiration that compelled me to go out and buy an SLR. If I'd gone to any other board, I would never have gotten into this past-time.

So, allow people to post whatever they want - no skin off your nose, is it? If you want "serious" photography and the c&c that can go along with it, there are dozens of other sites to visit where "real" professionals are literally sitting, waiting for the opportunity to pounce!

[MarkBarbieri]

It looks like someone really struck a nerve. I hope they aren't talking about how harshly we treat suggestions over at DPReview.:rotfl:

[handicap18]

One thing that comes to mind and a few have touched on it slightly,,, This board is great at helping me or at least suggesting (not necessarily a direct suggestion) spending my money. :rotfl:

Heck, before I started coming here a little more than 2 years ago I had little ol' 3.2MP Canon PnS camera and a rarely used Nikon N70 film slr with 2 lenses. Within a matter of months (it didn't help that during that time we went to Disney and I saw a ton of people with new camera's) I bought a dSLR. Now I had been leaning towards that, but coming here help convince me that its the right thing for me to do. Since then (2 years in Jan) I have bought 5 new lenses, a new flash and lots of accessories.

Ok now no one told me to spend that money I did that on my own. But the education in photography I've had and continue to have while coming here has been invaluable. It has made me want to do more and always look to improve and help others improve. I think of this board as more of a photo club than anything else. Its a club that is open to eveyone. Only membership that is required it that you have to like taking photos and like Disney. Come in an stay. Come in and say hi. What ever your comfortable with.

New Camera: $600
New lenses for new camera: $1500
Other accessories for new camera: $400
Coming to the Dis Photo Board to share and enjoy pictures & photography info with friends: Priceless!!

[Got Quattro?]

I'm actually a lurker here. I think I've posted once...and didn't get any help...so unless someone helps me with my lighting question...you are all subject to my horrid photos...:rotfl:
Here's one for you...

She says...Relax...we're all here in good fun...:laughing:

That wasn't a horrid shot. That was a cute candid moment. I have many of those.

Hey, I am just creating discussion. You never feal better about your thoughts till you talk about it right.

As I said in my post, I dont want to be mean at all.

This is the kind of stuff I like to shoot.

http://webpages.charter.net/icemen/disney%20folders/parks%20(16).jpg

And Portraits.
http://webpages.charter.net/icemen/disney%20folders/parks%20(12).jpg

[willis37862]

I don't believe there is wrong or right art and I think photography falls into the art category. Just because I don't like a certain painting, sculpture or photo does not mean that someone else will not like it. And vice versa. All I know is if I didn't ask for criticism or helpful suggestions and your name isn't Ansel Adams then I think you should keep your comments to yourself. ;)

Got Quattro?....I am sure you think your photos are great but what if someone else found them lacking would you want them to broadcast that on the DIS. I think this falls under if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all .

[willis37862]

Hey Jann.....that was my photo exhibit! :lmao: Here's one:

Wonder when they'll send my royalty check?:rotfl:

I think that picture is AWESOME :thumbsup2 Very cool.

[Got Quattro?]

Got Quattro?....I am sure you think your photos are great but what if someone else found them lacking would you want them to broadcast that on the DIS. .


#1, I have thicker skin than that.

#2, My entire point was that some pictures may not be best for being uploaded as "wow, look what I did".

[Master Mason]

#1, I have thicker skin than that.

#2, My entire point was that some pictures may not be best for being uploaded as "wow, look what I did".

And My entire point is just who are you to say that??? Who ever posted it felt it was a wow, look what I did photo...... so to them it was simply that..

So, again, if you can't say something nice about it, keep your mouth shut, or your fingers off the keyboard as the case may be.

We are not here to judge others, if they ask fine, if not, then keep your thoughts to yourself.

this is a freindly board, and I for one will be pissed as hell if it doesn't remain so because someone decides they are a photo critic and start getting on people.

Is that a simple enough response?

[cc1075]

Oops - - my mistake - - I thought it was Groucho with the new puppy - - but it was you Greg - and I did love the photos of him. Lost my wonderful Golden about three weeks ago - so I know how much joy is in your house now!

Again - - how is the puppy and how many shoes has he devoured!!

[Master Mason]

Oops - - my mistake - - I thought it was Groucho with the new puppy - - but it was you Greg - and I did love the photos of him. Lost my wonderful Golden about three weeks ago - so I know how much joy is in your house now!

Again - - how is the puppy and how many shoes has he devoured!!

I am really sorry you lost your golden, they are a part of the family and you greive them as such... :(

My pup is good, she is getting big, and her adult teath are coming in... I think she will be a little happier when that is done. She hasn't chewed up any shoes yet, although she likes to get my crocs out of the closet, leaves the rest alone just gets the crocs. She has however chewed a hole in the bathroom wall, knocked over the christmas tree, and several of my socks have mysterious holes in them... But this too shall pass.

[cc1075]

Not bad - - - I like the hole in the bathroom wall - - - sorry about the he/she thing, it drives my husband nuts. I call all dogs "he" and all cats "she". My golden was special as we got her and her brother when they were just eight weeks old - so from puppy to old age a lot of love went around.

All of our other "family" are rescue - when Skilly became ill we got another resuce dog - Jesse - she took Skilly from a sick 12 year old to a let's grab another stick 8 year old - it was grand to see. But now we just have Jesse - we will probably get another rescue dog in the spring - - -

Here are my buddies - when all was well

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc36/cc1075/DSC_0144.jpg

[Stephieann]

I am trying to learn lots from this board. I have actually thought about getting "REAL" camera....i want to take some photography classes but nothing around here close offers them..I guess i will be stuck with Photography for Dummies..:lmao:

In the mean time i am about scared to post my beginner photos on here. I would hate to know that someone is saying horrid things about them and wondering why in the HECK :scared1: am i posting them.

[MICKEY88]

I am trying to learn lots from this board. I have actually thought about getting "REAL" camera....i want to take some photography classes but nothing around here close offers them..I guess i will be stuck with Photography for Dummies..:lmao:

In the mean time i am about scared to post my beginner photos on here. I would hate to know that someone is saying horrid things about them and wondering why in the HECK :scared1: am i posting them.

don't let one person with a negative attitude scare you from posting, most of us are here for fun and will offer help and encouragement

[MICKEY88]

Hey, I am just creating discussion. You never feal better about your thoughts till you talk about it right.

so you feel better about your thoughts, by talking about them even when knowing it will hurt others...????
http://webpages.charter.net/icemen/disney%20folders/parks%20(16).jpg

And Portraits.
http://webpages.charter.net/icemen/disney%20folders/parks%20(12).jpg

hmmm since you asked for it...something to think about,,,,if you are bothered by people not using the rule of thirds, which has been broken by some of the best,


why not follow the rules of good portraiture, a single person should be a vertical shot..???

[alan]

I find the attitude of the OP a little hard to accept. Sure, there may be some downright awful pictures posted here. So what? Nobody's forcing anyone to look here, if you see pictures that just don't work for you then move on to the next thing.

I think where I do get frustrated sometimes is when I see a picture that is "almost there". That's when I would try to use my very limited Photoshop skills to suggest to the poster that "this is a really nice picture, and in my opinion could be made even better if you..." That is what I consider to be a positive, helpful thing to do in a friendly community such as this - and I hope that my contributions are interpreted in the manner that I give them.

You aren't "entitled" to anything on the internet. If you think that you are "entitled" to come here to see only nice pictures, you're wrong! I had hoped for some comments when I posted my video montage of Le Puy du Fou (http://www.stagepics.co.uk/temp/pdf3.wmv) but I didn't get any. That's fine; I'm not "entitled" to anything either.

Much better to enjoy the good things than get yourself upset and frustrated over what you see as bad photographs. Surely you must have something more important in life to get upset about :)

regards,
/alan

[willis37862]

And My entire point is just who are you to say that??? Who ever posted it felt it was a wow, look what I did photo...... so to them it was simply that..

So, again, if you can't say something nice about it, keep your mouth shut, or your fingers off the keyboard as the case may be.

We are not here to judge others, if they ask fine, if not, then keep your thoughts to yourself.

this is a freindly board, and I for one will be pissed as hell if it doesn't remain so because someone decides they are a photo critic and start getting on people.

Is that a simple enough response?

Very well said :)

[handicap18]

#2, My entire point was that some pictures may not be best for being uploaded as "wow, look what I did".

In the 2 years I've been coming here I have never had nor have I ever thought that someone else had that attitude. People are proud of their pictures for different reasons. Just because they download a picture and post it here doesn't mean they have the "wow, look what I did" attitude.

I completely agree with Master Mason when he says "this is a freindly board, and I for one will be pissed as hell if it doesn't remain so because someone decides they are a photo critic and start getting on people."

[cc1075]

Hey guys - this is really simple. Start at the beginning - www.disneyinfo.com - DIS Discussion Forums - Just for Fun - Photography Board -

I think that says it all - "Just for Fun"

The entire photography board has given me more inspiration and information - it is more than "fun" - - - we all share photos - thoughts - praise - and ideas.

Please, no more negative!

[Master Mason]

I am trying to learn lots from this board. I have actually thought about getting "REAL" camera....i want to take some photography classes but nothing around here close offers them..I guess i will be stuck with Photography for Dummies..:lmao:

In the mean time i am about scared to post my beginner photos on here. I would hate to know that someone is saying horrid things about them and wondering why in the HECK :scared1: am i posting them.
Please don't be, please feel free to post away.... If you'll read the comments posted along here, I don't think you have much to worry about.

As for the classes, have you looked at your local JC? Lots of them have them. Also there is the New York Institute of Photography, which is a correspondence course that a few folks on her are participating in, and I have been seriously thinking about it myself.

[Got Quattro?]

hmmm since you asked for it...something to think about,,,,if you are bothered by people not using the rule of thirds, which has been broken by some of the best,


why not follow the rules of good portraiture, a single person should be a vertical shot..???


Get over yourself would you.

[Got Quattro?]

Just so we are clear. These are the type of pictures that started the original thread.

. pirate:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/New%20Pictures%202/IMG_0445.jpg

[Master Mason]

???? I see nothing wrong with the picture I am not sure of the context in which it was posted, but there is nothing wrong with the photo whatso ever, it is a vacation snap shot. And something that Brack and his lovely wife can look back on and remember something about their trip.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Get over yourself would you.

Perhaps you would do well to follow your own advice.

DH is thrilled with the purchase of his new camera, and he is very excited to try it out. He might want to post his pics for advice when we get home. If some pompous, inconsiderate, narcissist decides to flame him for his inexperience I will be very, very angry. DH is really energized by photography at this stage of the game and I DO NOT want someone to take the wind out of his sails so that brand new camera gets stuck in the closet with the other gadgets he has lost interest in.

[Master Mason]

I just went and looked at the context, it is a shot of a video screen on a Disney Cruise boat. It does a perfect job of allowing someone to rembember what that looked like.

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

???? I see nothing wrong with the picture I am not sure of the context in which it was posted, but there is nothing wrong with the photo whatso ever, it is a vacation snap shot. And something that Brack and his lovely wife can look back on and remember something about their trip.

This was a picture taken of the DCL Magic's Dumbotron showing the DIS groups mascot. It was taken from the Cruise site's POTD thread. This is a capture a moment photo, not a artistic photo.

[Master Mason]

For those that have been around longer than me, isn't what Quatro is asking about just about the same thing that Kelly Granell got banned from the site for doing?

[cc1075]

Quattro's first post was a question - a cruel question - but a question. The question has been asked and answered, over and over. I think the majority opinion here should rule. This is a fun board where we share, learn, laugh and enjoy each others experience.

Quattro is like the bully on the playground - - he won't go away. Maybe this board should be shut down - or he should be banned - or better yet - why don't we all ignore him! He needs an anger management class and this is the wrong board for that.

Think I will go out and take a few photos - probably bad ones - I'm just learning and thank to all of you - i'm learning a lot!!

Thanks everyone for being there to help me take better and better shots of the world - - WDW that is!!

[handicap18]

For those that have been around longer than me, isn't what Quatro is asking about just about the same thing that Kelly Granell got banned from the site for doing?

I have been thinking that exact same thing Gregg.

[jann1033]

I third that, de ja yu all over again perhaps?

[MICKEY88]

Get over yourself would you.

pretty much the response I expected,

you are quick to point out others imperfections, but get angry when yours are pointed out,

I sure would not want to be a part of your family..

when you show me your world class portfolio I'll consider listening to what you have to say until then, I see you as nothing more than someone trying to ruin a great thing for others,

maybe you should look deep inside and figure out what makes you be mean to others..

my last reply to you since you are far from worth being banned...

[willis37862]

pretty much the response I expected,

you are quick to point out others imperfections, but get angry when yours are pointed out,




I am wondering if the OP's problem is just plain old jealousy :sad2: Maybe he doesn't like others having their photos commented on and praised when he feels his are superior.

And as for posting the picture you had a problem with well that was very rude :sad2: I would think you were a troll if you hadn't been a member here so long. The person whose picture you had a problem with takes beautiful photos . I think someone around here needs to get over themselves, want to take a guess who :rolleyes1

[SharonLowe]

Who's the admin for this forum? Why doesn't he/she just shut this thread down. No one is gaining anything by looking at or replying to it. While the Op may be a long time DISer, he/she might also be a long time troll who likes to stir things up.

[safetymom]

I have contacted the mod and the webmasters. Hopefully they will do something shortly.

[Master Mason]

I had already sent a PM to jeff.... hopefully someone will be along shortly..

[AZ JazzyJ]

While I appreciate everyone having a difference of opinion, I think this thread has run its course and is therefore closed. The important thing for everyone to remember is that there are varying levels of skill in the photography community and even more so here as this board caters to the Disney fan who happens to dabble in photography. As such I think it would be impossible to expect to see perfection being posted. Secondly, I learned long, long ago that beauty and art is strictly in the eye of the beholder. What you may think of as blurry or incorrectly composed may be the photographers intended interpretation of the scene and therefore exactly created. I don't know any of us who would qualify as the defacto expert in what makes a good photo. I suggest looking at each photo and attempt to appreciate what the photographer was trying to express.

Jeff