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tazo wrote:
I think you are completely out of line Jason. You don't know me, what I felt, who these people are, what they felt, or any of the context in any of the photos I have so graciously provided here on FM. I think it is incredibly unfair of you to characterize a girl like in the 1st photo as attention-seeking. Maybe she just likes the color orange? I like the color red, so i bought bright red shoes -- does that make me attention seeking too?  She happened to be an amateur photographer like myself as well, and was id="23128671" style="display:none;"> quite interested in my thoughts on the concert. I asked her why she did what she did with her hair, her answer: "I like to be different".
But because you let assumptions make an ass out of you, and only you, you assume the worst in people.
You don't know the decemberists do you? You don't even know what the singer is like in real life, nor what their music is about. Their music is quite heartfelt and emotive -- and I felt [which is what matters?] that the singer Meloy's actions on stage were appropriate and neither contrived nor egomaniacal.
Exif on the lighted girl shot:
50mm 1.8 @ f/2.2, 1/200 i think, manual exposure, autofocus, iso 1600, AWB
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Um, Daniel, I do know the context because you provided it:
[quoteDaniel wrote
Jason,
I was looking for emotion, strong and interesting lighting, and for photos that elicited the feel of this glorious event.
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Given this context, I responded with what my emotions were regarding your captures. How are my emotions out of line? Opinions are just that...opinions. For someone who is, I am guessing, in their early to mid 20's, and of the "generation y", I would expect a little more tolerance of divergent points of view. You asked for opinions and emotions and I gave them to you with regard to the event. The fact that you did not like them is an issue you should look inward to resolve rather than snap back saying those who took the time to comment are "out of line". Additionally, while I may not necessarily share your opinions, I certainly am not calling you an ass.
I make no assumptions about the people, I am simply responding to the face value of what I see. Perception is key and first impressions are lasting ones. If I want people to think I am a conformist, I wear traditional clothes and try not to attract attention. If I want people to think I am a non-conformist, I do the opposite. Whether she is a photographer or not is irrelevant. Her hair is different. That, to me, means she wants to make a statement that she is different. You said as much in your reply. Making that statement means the individual usually is seeking to announce themselves in that manner (i.e. "look at me, I am different").
With regard to The Decemberists, actually I have heard of them. They are getting some pretty rave reviews all over the place, and while I've not had an opportunity to attend a concert, I've heard a few previews of their songs when surfing Itunes. What I do know about them, is that they are classified as Alternative, (or Indie if you prefer), which means that they are not mainstream. I also am aware that their music is rooted in an historical perspective. I think the review I read said something to the effect of:
"Eschewing conventional pop-song subject matter, he delves deep into the past for his narratives and even his lexicon"
As far as his actions on stage, they would have to be contrived, because he is not a member of the military, nor are probably 90% of his listening audience. Now if he was paying tribute to fallen soldiers or to the freedom that this country gives him, the proper way for someone who is non-military to do so is with a hand placed over the heart. Salutes are intended for military personnel, not for civilians. Civilians that use them (even Bronco players - shame on Mike Anderson for not lecturing his teammates on this issue!) actually show ignorance of the meaning in their use. As such, not only is it improper and inappropriate, it is definitely contrived (look the word up). Whether or not it's egomaniacal would be a function of what his goal was in gesturing as such. If it serves to bring attention to himself, then it would be. If it serves to bring attention to others, then no.
Having responded to your request for emotive response, let's TTT and keep our perspective on photography:
Your captures of the documentary side of the event were quite good as they certainly bring out emotions from the viewer, regardless of whether the emotions are aligned with the creators. Your artistic eye is also quite well developed as evidenced by your last two shots in the series.
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Nice capture and usage of light. I'd be interested in the EXIF data on this one.