Andre Labonte
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friscoron wrote:
It wasn't the OP who shared the classic images but rather Allen. Sure, Andre's statement was an absolute and obviously not truly accurate, but I tend to think he was using hyperbole, as is his wont. In these classic images graciously shared by Allen, those images are compelling without seeing the faces, or maybe in part because we don't see their faces. Lots to discuss there because those are compelling images.
Sometimes, when we post here or whatever other forum, we want adoration and accolades. We've created an image we're really proud of. Sometimes that happiness gets in the way of our seeing the weaknesses in the image. Maybe we've achieved something technically that we've never managed to do before, or captured a moment that has eluded us until now. We're so caught up in what we did, we don't realize that other elements in the image make it not quite the award winner we want it to be. At least, that's how my experience has been.
So I don't think Andre was wrong in his comment. He was being honest and making a point, albeit in his own way. I don't know that he needs a history lesson, though I did appreciate the images.
But really, the lesson here is that our favorite images, no matter how much we personally like them, are not always going to be favorably seen by others on a forum. Of course, you can always post it on your personal FB page. Everyone there will like it. :-)
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Well said, you understood my intent and methods perfectly ... and point taken ... I can make adjustments for my part in the future.
I should have used the phrase "generally not" instead of word "never". Allen showed a nice set of exceptions to the general rule. The key thing with the exceptions is they all have compelling context. Now if the OP's shot did not have a tree in the foreground, but in its place, had something "seen" in the background to provide context, the image might have been compelling.
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