Mark Metternich wrote:
Although I am tiring of this motif being done so much in the last few years, I find this one unique and beautiful. Nice job on this!
Hey Mark,
Since photograhers seem to be multiplying exponentially each year, soon enough there won't be any "types" of shots left that are not being photographed a zillion times over. So I would encourage you to not get too tired of seeing different compositions because there will probably be less original work and more replica type work in the near future. Even Patagonia will soon be just cliché...
Since photograhers seem to be multiplying exponentially each year, soon enough there won't be any "types" of shots left that are not being photographed a zillion times over. So I would encourage you to not get too tired of seeing different compositions because there will probably be less original work and more replica type work in the near future. Even Patagonia will soon be just cliché...
Jim
I generally think Patagonia already is.
But having said that, I keep a positive attitude and never tire of quality landscape and I believe originality will always be possible for those willing to go the extra mile to obtain it. I don't want to sound negative here because I love this image! I also know that as a professional at this I am quite skewed. I often have to see too much photography via social media channels, and due to this, I see the repetitiveness more than your average photographer. I also know that just because I tire of a certain motif, does not mean that it is not wonderful. It just means that my interest has gone on to other things... But I get you, as more people come into the field, originality will be more challenging.
Since photograhers seem to be multiplying exponentially each year, soon enough there won't be any "types" of shots left that are not being photographed a zillion times over. So I would encourage you to not get too tired of seeing different compositions because there will probably be less original work and more replica type work in the near future. Even Patagonia will soon be just cliché...
Jim
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Mark Metternich wrote:
I generally think Patagonia already is.
But having said that, I keep a positive attitude and never tire of quality landscape and I believe originality will always be possible for those willing to go the extra mile to obtain it. I don't want to sound negative here because I love this image! I also know that as a professional at this I am quite skewed. I often have to see too much photography via social media channels, and due to this, I see the repetitiveness more than your average photographer. I also know that just because I tire of a certain motif, does not mean that it is not wonderful. It just means that my interest has gone on to other things... But I get you, as more people come into the field, originality will be more challenging.
I have just noticed an interesting conversation here so I will add my 3 cents to it.
First of all thanks for nice comments and bumping my photo so more people can see it.
Secondary, I think this particular type of composition is to some extent my label after "Secret Vista" or "Hidden Underworld" from Baffin Island that got published and recognized everywhere in the world. I enjoy caves and taking photos from within them. Likely you will see more of my photos from caves when I get back from Baffin Island later this year.
In terms of originality: It is a multidimensional concept. Well, we can have at least 3 different approaches to that (but likely even more): 1. Photos with original location, but not so much composition. 2. Reverse of 1,
3. Photos with original location and composition,
And then we can probably add another level of complication to these categories of originality-exceptional weather conditions in frequently (or newly) photographed places.
And I am talking here only about real landscape photos, not digital art because if we include digital art, we go into all possibilities of Photoshop and will have more categories of artistic originality.
In case of this photo: Location is 100% original. Nobody has ever taken a photo from that cave before me. There are probably 2 people that know exactly where it is located (a guy I took with me and I).
Composition: well from that cave it is still original. You have probably seen somewhat similar compositions from Oregon etc, but not like this one, not in such conditions and not from that cave.
Personally, I don't mind seeing good quality not over processed photos from popular locations, even if I have been seeing them all the time. What I don't like are monstrosities with fake backgrounds and skies from different days. But it is just me and my approach. I still don't mind such composites as long as they are well done and artist owns to that openly saying that what he made is not a real landscape but his artistic vision. An example of such great digital artist is Michal Karcz.
Now, in terms of Patagonia. It is still full of potential. So far what I have seen are photos from the same locations. I have been there many times and I know what I am talking about. This is happening because many people that organize workshops there can't take groups off the beaten path so everybody seems to have the same photos with different weather conditions or different tree with Torres del Paine or Fitz Roy in the background. To me Patagonia is not only Torres del Paine or Fitz Roy. There are are still possibilities for new compositions and locations there. I haven't given up on Patagonia, just yet
Jun 21, 2016 at 01:23 PM
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I have just noticed an interesting conversation here so I will add my 3 cents to it.
First of all thanks for nice comments and bumping my photo so more people can see it.
Secondary, I think this particular type of composition is to some extent my label after "Secret Vista" or "Hidden Underworld" from Baffin Island that got published and recognized everywhere in the world. I enjoy caves and taking photos from within them. Likely you will see more of my photos from caves when I get back from Baffin Island later this year.
In terms of originality: It is a multidimensional concept. Well, we can have at least 3 different approaches to that (but likely even more): 1. Photos with original location, but not so much composition. 2. Reverse of 1,
3. Photos with original location and composition,
And then we can probably add another level of complication to these categories of originality-exceptional weather conditions in frequently (or newly) photographed places.
And I am talking here only about real landscape photos, not digital art because if we include digital art, we go into all possibilities of Photoshop and will have more categories of artistic originality.
In case of this photo: Location is 100% original. Nobody has ever taken a photo from that cave before me. There are probably 2 people that know exactly where it is located (a guy I took with me and I).
Composition: well from that cave it is still original. You have probably seen somewhat similar compositions from Oregon etc, but not like this one, not in such conditions and not from that cave.
Personally, I don't mind seeing good quality not over processed photos from popular locations, even if I have been seeing them all the time. What I don't like are monstrosities with fake backgrounds and skies from different days. But it is just me and my approach. I still don't mind such composites as long as they are well done and artist owns to that openly saying that what he made is not a real landscape but his artistic vision. An example of such great digital artist is Michal Karcz.
Now, in terms of Patagonia. It is still full of potential. So far what I have seen are photos from the same locations. I have been there many times and I know what I am talking about. This is happening because many people that organize workshops there can't take groups off the beaten path so everybody seems to have the same photos with different weather conditions or different tree with Torres del Paine or Fitz Roy in the background. To me Patagonia is not only Torres del Paine or Fitz Roy. There are are still possibilities for new compositions and locations there. I haven't given up on Patagonia, just yet ...Show more →
