Fly, had you come along with ken and me to Moma last week, you would have seen some incredibly UN-sharp images made with terrible gear. Honestly, I wanted to see if this "Man-Ray" guy was still alive so I could find and slap him. They had Zeiss back then, you know.
p.2 #2 · Exceptional Contemporary Photographers and their Gear
altern3 wrote:
According to "your taste" (or lack of it), for most other people the first one looks like a 3D render and the second one a washed out boring shot of an elephent from a mile away.
I think we have to redefine the definition of "most." I think Nick Brandt is quite successful commercially. Photography is an art form, there is no right or wrong. So I can't say either you or the next guy lacking in taste.
p.2 #5 · Exceptional Contemporary Photographers and their Gear
millsart wrote:
Some great images for sure, however, its rather interesting (IHMO) at how post processed and "unnatural" so many of the images people are raving about, guys like Joey L for example.
Nothing wrong with the look at all, I certainly enjoy it, but at the same time, I often see people complaining about "unnatural" looking images, psuedo-HDR, or Topaz look etc.
The very "hyper reality" style of fine detail rendering, saturation and tonal contrast look of a Foveon X3 file, especially when processed a bit, is often blasted in threads as not looking like a "real" photograph, but then it seems so many of these well respected photographers produce works with a similar style to them.
Again, I'm not saying there is anything wrong with the work, I too think Brandt's images are just amazing, but.....
You've got to admit his landscapes detail and tonality looks kind of similar to a DP2M file that many seem to hate ...Show more →
I don't think DP2M images have much in common with Brandt's look, but i do think the DP2M output reminds me a lot of slide film.
p.2 #6 · Exceptional Contemporary Photographers and their Gear
hiepphotog wrote:
I think we have to redefine the definition of "most." I think Nick Brandt is quite successful commercially. Photography is an art form, there is no right or wrong. So I can't say either you or the next guy lacking in taste.
"..your taste in art is wrong..." is by far the comment that gives me the biggest laughs
p.2 #9 · Exceptional Contemporary Photographers and their Gear
twelveish wrote:
Not to rub it in, but you really should be kicking yourself. The sheer size of the prints made quite an impact, highlighting the unique connection to the subjects the images already convey. Probably Fotografiskas most successful exhibition so far.
p.2 #10 · Exceptional Contemporary Photographers and their Gear
altern3 wrote:
According to "your taste" (or lack of it), for most other people the first one looks like a 3D render and the second one a washed out boring shot of an elephent from a mile away.
This sentence is wrongly constructed, or you misunderstand the meanings of some of these words. According to my taste both photos look great and nothing like 3D renders (I work in that industry, and although I know what you mean, I don't think you realize how good 3D renders can get, but I stand by my point), and not washed out, nor boring.
So I really don't know what you were trying to say. I also don't know who "most people" are. Did I miss a survey, or did you just bump your head and think that your opinion is generally backed up by the nameless masses? As was once said: "In God we trust, all others bring data". That includes you.
p.2 #11 · Exceptional Contemporary Photographers and their Gear
corposant wrote:
Fly, had you come along with ken and me to Moma last week, you would have seen some incredibly UN-sharp images made with terrible gear. Honestly, I wanted to see if this "Man-Ray" guy was still alive so I could find and slap him. They had Zeiss back then, you know.
I wish I could have! If we can get a NYC thing going, I'm sure I can make some of those.
p.2 #13 · Exceptional Contemporary Photographers and their Gear
Any successful artist is going to draw haters and critics who think they can do/know better. I certainly have my share of work by famous artists that I'm not super fond of.
