wear and tear

[KenC]

 

[Derrel]

I see a sock foot, a seal, a foot stool, and some spilled beer...

NICE one KenC!!!!!

 

[Parker219]

Any one with any type of camera could have taken this picture. Most of us have taken this picture on accident, and quickly deleted it before it even made it to our computers. Sorry, I dont get it. I mean, I "get" what you are trying to do, I just dont "get" IT. Get it?

 

[amolitor]

Any one with any type of camera could have taken this picture. Most of us have taken this picture on accident, and quickly deleted it before it even made it to our computers. Sorry, I dont get it. I mean, I "get" what you are trying to do, I just dont "get" IT. Get it?

So what? Any photograph could have been taken at random. If a dog knocked a camera off a chair, and shot "Pepper #30" or if Steiglizt had been trying to clean his lens when he shot "The Steerage" would those photographs be lessened?

Abstracts are not for everyone, and they're not really for me. I like the arrangement of forms, though. They are well placed in the frame, and the shapes are evocative enough to inspire the imagination a bit. I like it, as much as I ever like these things!

 

[Parker219]

Any one with any type of camera could have taken this picture. Most of us have taken this picture on accident, and quickly deleted it before it even made it to our computers. Sorry, I dont get it. I mean, I "get" what you are trying to do, I just dont "get" IT. Get it?

So what? Any photograph could have been taken at random. If a dog knocked a camera off a chair, and shot "Pepper #30" or if Steiglizt had been trying to clean his lens when he shot "The Steerage" would those photographs be lessened?

Abstracts are not for everyone, and they're not really for me. I like the arrangement of forms, though. They are well placed in the frame, and the shapes are evocative enough to inspire the imagination a bit. I like it, as much as I ever like these things!

Since I have no clue what those 2 examples you gave are, except you made me in the mood for a Dr. Pepper. Then I am just going to slowly nod my head up and down and agree.

OP- I dont like 99% of abstracts I see, so feel free to stick with the people that like abstracts opinions about this photo.

 

[amolitor]

Any one with any type of camera could have taken this picture. Most of us have taken this picture on accident, and quickly deleted it before it even made it to our computers. Sorry, I dont get it. I mean, I "get" what you are trying to do, I just dont "get" IT. Get it?

So what? Any photograph could have been taken at random. If a dog knocked a camera off a chair, and shot "Pepper #30" or if Steiglizt had been trying to clean his lens when he shot "The Steerage" would those photographs be lessened?

Abstracts are not for everyone, and they're not really for me. I like the arrangement of forms, though. They are well placed in the frame, and the shapes are evocative enough to inspire the imagination a bit. I like it, as much as I ever like these things!

Since I have no clue what those 2 examples you gave are, except you made me in the mood for a Dr. Pepper. Then I am just going to slowly nod my head up and down and agree.

That's kind of sad..

 

[KenC]

First, thanks to all for looking and commenting. I'm glad at least one person who's not a big fan of abstracts thought it was OK.

OP- I dont like 99% of abstracts I see, so feel free to stick with the people that like abstracts opinions about this photo.

Don't worry about it - I enjoy this sort of thing and will keep doing it no matter what anyone says. I do have a few comments about your analysis, though, because there were parts of it I didn't understand.

Any one with any type of camera could have taken this picture.

1. Why is this significant? There are great photographs in museums and books that were taken with lenses that often were optically inferior to anything you can buy today. If that isn't apparent from the image itself is it nonetheless no longer a good image? Even if one could detect minor technical flaws in an image, but the image is artistic or captures an important moment or is worthwhile for whatever reason, then why are the equipment, technique or even the minor flaws important?

2. This is a hand-held close-up without IS (VR), which requires some knowledge and technique to accomplish, so it is not true that anyone could do it, but in any event, why does that matter? Shouldn't we judge the image for itself rather than how it was made or whether most people could have made it or would have chosen to make it or keep it?

I understand that you don't like abstracts, and I'm well aware that a lot of other people don't. I don't care for some genres of photography myself. I just don't understand some of the criteria you seem to be using, which don't really explain why someone might not like abstracts; in fact, you don't need a reason, they just don't appeal to you.

 

[Derrel]

Any one with any type of camera could have taken this picture. Most of us have taken this picture on accident, and quickly deleted it before it even made it to our computers. Sorry, I dont get it. I mean, I "get" what you are trying to do, I just dont "get" IT. Get it?

The above is a great example of why comic books are now called "graphic novels".

 

[rexbobcat]

Since I have no clue what those 2 examples you gave are, except you made me in the mood for a Dr. Pepper. Then I am just going to slowly nod my head up and down and agree.

OP- I dont like 99% of abstracts I see, so feel free to stick with the people that like abstracts opinions about this photo.

Then why do you comment....

That's like being a Republican and posting on a Democratic forum how much you hate liberals. Lol

Overall I like the photo though. It does have nice forms and texture.

 

[Majeed Badizadegan]

If you don't have anything nice to say....

 

[bentcountershaft]

I disagree and say there's nothing wrong with commenting if you don't get something. It gives those that do get an opportunity to be more specific about what they do like about it and why which may or may not help someone see it differently. Abstract isn't for everyone just like landscapes or portraits aren't for everyone.

That said I don't love this one but I do like it. It's unbalanced without being too busy which is hard to pull off well.

 

[Parker219]

First, thanks to all for looking and commenting. I'm glad at least one person who's not a big fan of abstracts thought it was OK.

OP- I dont like 99% of abstracts I see, so feel free to stick with the people that like abstracts opinions about this photo.

Don't worry about it - I enjoy this sort of thing and will keep doing it no matter what anyone says. I do have a few comments about your analysis, though, because there were parts of it I didn't understand.

Any one with any type of camera could have taken this picture.

1. Why is this significant? There are great photographs in museums and books that were taken with lenses that often were optically inferior to anything you can buy today. If that isn't apparent from the image itself is it nonetheless no longer a good image? Even if one could detect minor technical flaws in an image, but the image is artistic or captures an important moment or is worthwhile for whatever reason, then why are the equipment, technique or even the minor flaws important?

2. This is a hand-held close-up without IS (VR), which requires some knowledge and technique to accomplish, so it is not true that anyone could do it, but in any event, why does that matter? Shouldn't we judge the image for itself rather than how it was made or whether most people could have made it or would have chosen to make it or keep it?

I understand that you don't like abstracts, and I'm well aware that a lot of other people don't. I don't care for some genres of photography myself. I just don't understand some of the criteria you seem to be using, which don't really explain why someone might not like abstracts; in fact, you don't need a reason, they just don't appeal to you.

My answer to #1 is, Yes but the pictures were interesting or of interesting subjects, you took a picture of the ground.


As to #2- I dont agree that this picture took any skill.

When I say ANYONE could have taken this picture, I mean a 5 year old could have accidently pressed the shutter button while walking with the camera. I dont see how I can make that any more clear. That is just MY opinion. Others dont seem to love the pic either, but I guess I am the extreme. People walk over spots like that all day long, and not once look down and think...wow...I think some one should take a picture of the ground right there.

I mean...um...You went and took a picture of the garage floor, GREAT JOB! Its amazing!