Trying to develop my Post mantra

robertwsimpson · Jan 20, 2011

Lightroom and photoshop... If you google "dave hill effect" you can find stuff that gets you close... Like I said, I'm not going to divulge details until I get my images closer to how I want them.

Light Artisan · Jan 20, 2011

I don't care for the look at all, almost looks like plastic.

I like Dave Hill's work, if tha'ts what you're going for - this isn't it, or even close.

robertwsimpson · Jan 20, 2011

Light Artisan said:
I don't care for the look at all, almost looks like plastic.

I like Dave Hill's work, if tha'ts what you're going for - this isn't it, or even close.

thanks for your unhelpful comment.

o hey tyler · Jan 20, 2011

Ouch... My eyes...

I don't see any similarities to Dave Hill. His subject are generally in sharp focus. These look like you added a lot of PP Blur. The second image is tonally flat, lots of beige.

No need to divulge any secrets behind your PP... I don't think anyone's interested at this point.

Light Artisan · Jan 20, 2011

No offense, but you're kind of an ass. Grow a pair, not everyone is going to like your work - get used to it.

:thumbdown:

robertwsimpson · Jan 20, 2011

Why do I even bother with this site anymore?

robertwsimpson · Jan 20, 2011

Light Artisan said:
No offense, but you're kind of an ass. Grow a pair, not everyone is going to like your work - get used to it.

:thumbdown:

your comment was not helpful. Just dropping in an saying you didn't like my photo doesn't do me any good at all. I know not everyone is going to like what I posted. I'm not even sure I do yet. I don't care whether or not you like it, I asked for helpful comments.

instead of telling me to grow a pair, why don't you read a little, think a little, and then comment, rather than just dropping by to spout inane comments that don't do anyone a bit of good.

o hey tyler · Jan 20, 2011

Light Artisan said:
No offense, but you're kind of an ass. Grow a pair, not everyone is going to like your work - get used to it.

:thumbdown:

Real talk. ^^^

Robert, your post processing simply isn't good. As a matter of fact it's bad. If you would like a helpful comment, I'd rethink your vision in what your looking to achieve. What qualifies as a "helpful" comment to you? What do you want to hear? I could lie to you, and tell you I like it... Is that what a helpful comment is?

It's overdone, and plastic looking, and compositionally too busy with the current background. If you want something to change, start with re-shooting the photos.

I'm really struggling to see past the passive aggressive BS... Maybe that's why the images don't appear as sharp?

Light Artisan · Jan 20, 2011

If you're not willing to give any info, neither am I. You act like it's some secret patent you're working on.

Get over yourself.

I have no 'helpful coments' to give because there is no helping these photos... it's not working, period. You can't polish a turd, was that more helpful?

robertwsimpson said:
your comment was not helpful. Just dropping in an saying you didn't like my photo doesn't do me any good at all. I know not everyone is going to like what I posted. I'm not even sure I do yet. I don't care whether or not you like it, I asked for helpful comments.

instead of telling me to grow a pair, why don't you read a little, think a little, and then comment, rather than just dropping by to spout inane comments that don't do anyone a bit of good.

robertwsimpson · Jan 20, 2011

real talk:

perhaps inadvertantly, you actually were a bit helpful. Here are the helpful bits:
compositionally busy

here are the not helpful bits:
everything else.

Honestly, you people care more about being quippy on the internet than photography.

Light Artisan · Jan 20, 2011

Pot meet kettle...

robertwsimpson · Jan 20, 2011

Light Artisan said:
If you're not willing to give any info, neither am I. You act like it's some secret patent you're working on.

Get over yourself.

I have no 'helpful coments' to give because there is no helping these photos... it's not working, period. You can't polish a turd, was that more helpful?

robertwsimpson said:

your comment was not helpful. Just dropping in an saying you didn't like my photo doesn't do me any good at all. I know not everyone is going to like what I posted. I'm not even sure I do yet. I don't care whether or not you like it, I asked for helpful comments.

instead of telling me to grow a pair, why don't you read a little, think a little, and then comment, rather than just dropping by to spout inane comments that don't do anyone a bit of good.

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The most helpful thing that you could do is to not comment. That way, you don't have to waste all your best cliches on someone who doesn't care what you think. I had a look at your blog, and honestly, I would be hesitant to take advice from someone with your "portfolio" even if you had something useful to say. Bye now.