ben egbert wrote: Bob Jarman wrote: ben egbert wrote:
Good question. But I have determined that I can no longer show images I care about so I am trying to find stuff that does not matter. I need a photo outlet and forum participation. I suspect others have reached the same conclusion because I see a lot of this sort of image.
So are you suggesting simply because you see \"a lot of this sort of image\" others who post images such as this are of the same opinion - simply posting \"stuff that does not matter\" for entertaining one\'s self? I doubt that is the case.
I think you miss the point of my suggested self-assignment. Speaking for myself, I am here and participate to learn, and perhaps contribute to others doing the same. I thought you were of a like mind, perhaps not, and that is unfortunate.
Bob
I lack the interpersonal skill required for people photography so I only do family stuff which I don\'t show on line.
My wife says I have the manners of a goat and tact of a rhinoceros - don\'t fell like you are the Lone Ranger
This leaves a very large arena about which I have no connection. I don\'t know what I don\'t know..
But I have ruled out showing for presentation and that leaves me to undertake assignment work and you are the inspiration for it. But I have a different motive than you.
But I see no personal growth here for me. It will just be a way to participate in the forum.
An awful lot of photography is assignment work. I may even find non landscape subjects out there that I can connect to. I actually did the other night, an older cottage type home with a white picket fence lined with roses.
I am not so certain here as I am with landscapes so there is room to grow. But probably not with old doors unless it has the Grand Tetons behind it.
Give it a shot - don\'t sell yourself short
And, don\'t be so quick to toss aside other\'s posts as \"stuff that does not matter\" just because it does not appeal to you - you are doing both the poster and yourself an injustice.
Bob
Oct 17, 2012 at 01:22 PM
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