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Archive 2009 · What do pros think about FM?

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p.1 #1 · What do pros think about FM?

I've seen people bash Ken Rockwell plenty of times in the forums here in FM. He's not good in this.. he's not good in that... he makes the most ridiculous comments... etc etc...

Anyways, what do you guys think of how people like Steve McCurry and the other Magnum photographers think about us here in FM? Do they regard us seriously? Are they not even bothered by FMers?

Just wondering...

Adam

Jul 02, 2009 at 04:34 AM

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p.1 #2 · What do pros think about FM?

so, you want us to make an opinion about how other people think about an issue?

I am not sure I understand what it is you really want to know.

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Jul 02, 2009 at 04:44 AM

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p.1 #3 · What do pros think about FM?

I reckon they would hang on every word we write

Jul 02, 2009 at 04:45 AM

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p.1 #4 · What do pros think about FM?

steve mccurry? is that the guy that hangs out in war-torn countries, snapping images of peasants and the down-trodden?

i don't dig stuff like that.

adamjohari wrote:
I've seen people bash Ken Rockwell plenty of times in the forums here in FM. He's not good in this.. he's not good in that... he makes the most ridiculous comments... etc etc...

Anyways, what do you guys think of how people like Steve McCurry and the other Magnum photographers think about us here in FM? Do they regard us seriously? Are they not even bothered by FMers?

Just wondering...

Adam

Jul 02, 2009 at 04:46 AM

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p.1 #5 · What do pros think about FM?

I think people on FM are very opinionated. And some of us FMers are pros. (not me though). I just wonder what the cream of the crop photographers think about people like us.

I'm just weird

Jul 02, 2009 at 05:04 AM

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p.1 #6 · What do pros think about FM?

I don't think they think about us. Too busy trying to make a living.

Besides, don't they all shoot Canon?

Jul 02, 2009 at 05:05 AM

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p.1 #7 · What do pros think about FM?

adamjohari wrote:
Anyways, what do you guys think of how people like Steve McCurry and the other Magnum photographers think about us here in FM?

I've never heard of him or the Magnum, since I am not in the business. I doubt most of them would care much about FM.

EBH

Jul 02, 2009 at 06:12 AM

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p.1 #8 · What do pros think about FM?

i very much doubt they have the time or inclination to look at FM

i'm a pro, and look on here when i am not too busy

Jul 02, 2009 at 07:44 AM

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p.1 #9 · What do pros think about FM?

EB-1 wrote:
adamjohari wrote:
Anyways, what do you guys think of how people like Steve McCurry and the other Magnum photographers think about us here in FM?

I've never heard of him or the Magnum, ....EBH

You really need to explore the world of photography a bit more.....

Jul 02, 2009 at 12:16 PM

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p.1 #10 · What do pros think about FM?

Jose Villa is on here. He is a pro that still shoots film. He will post every once in a while. I think people from all levels use FM. I have learned a lot from it. There was a time when I was reading on here more than I was shooting. To me that is not right. Over the course of the last two years I have changed that by shooting as a second with a local pro and working more on my own projects.

I have to say though I love reading this forum!!

Jul 02, 2009 at 01:01 PM

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p.1 #11 · What do pros think about FM?

Some of the freelance photogs that work with Nikon School either have references to the Fred Miranda site on their website or are at least aware of the FM boards enough to know that it's a good resource. Michael Schwarz does.

Jul 02, 2009 at 02:52 PM

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p.1 #12 · What do pros think about FM?

I imagine they think that I am always right .... and you all are always wrong - when you disagree. Take that to heart .... and get with the program!

... ask a silly question ....

Jul 02, 2009 at 02:57 PM

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p.1 #13 · What do pros think about FM?

With all due respect ... who cares?
(Isn't what *you* think what matters most to you?)

Jul 02, 2009 at 06:53 PM

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p.1 #14 · What do pros think about FM?

You mean there are other photographers and photo web sites? I thought FM was #1?

Jul 02, 2009 at 08:48 PM

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p.1 #15 · What do pros think about FM?

I am a world renown MAGNUM photographer but stay incognito here in FM.

I like you guys...you are all so very nice!

Jul 02, 2009 at 08:50 PM

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p.1 #16 · What do pros think about FM?

James R wrote:
I don't think they think about us. Too busy trying to make a living.

/\

this

Jul 02, 2009 at 09:18 PM

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p.1 #17 · What do pros think about FM?

James R wrote:
I don't think they think about us. Too busy trying to make a living.

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Jul 02, 2009 at 09:18 PM

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p.1 #18 · What do pros think about FM?

All sorts of people here on FM, at all levels from what's-a-camera to world-class pros. I've seen Vincent Versace post, and Jim Wilson is an active member (see "Mustangs Air-to-Air" in Still Life).

FM is a good resource in many ways, but particularly in the forums. There are angels and assholes, gonzos and geniuses, eloquent to eddicated, fluent to flatulent. It's a community, like any other, with lots of variety: but there is definitely great value in here... just not in every post here.

Jul 02, 2009 at 10:44 PM

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p.1 #19 · What do pros think about FM?

rhyder wrote:
EB-1 wrote:
adamjohari wrote:
Anyways, what do you guys think of how people like Steve McCurry and the other Magnum photographers think about us here in FM?

I've never heard of him or the Magnum, ....EBH

You really need to explore the world of photography a bit more.....

Not really. When I was just getting into serious photography in the 70's I might have looked into it. Now I am focused on limited areas. Unless he does wildlife tours I'm not interested.

EBH

Jul 03, 2009 at 12:45 AM

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p.1 #20 · What do pros think about FM?

I like it here and that is what matters to me. I can waste my time reading about what everyone else thinks about things. Then, I can take my camera out of the box and look at it once in a while.

Jul 03, 2009 at 01:12 AM

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