Forum: Photography


Subject: Time for a revolution !

Rork1973 opened this issue on Aug 18, 2002 ยท 18 posts


jhazard posted Tue, 20 August 2002 at 1:57 AM

While I certainly agree with the point about photogs/2d being underexposed here (no pun intended), I have to say that a photo only 'rosity' would probably be difficult. there are sooo many photo/gallery sites out there, and like Michell A, I am getting spread out pretty far. not that I mind, but it does get difficult keeping track of where I'm at. I really dig the gallery setup here because of it's diversity. (At least) in the photo gallery, there does not seem to be a prevailing theme that sucks attention away from the more 'non traditional' work, that is, each style seems to get a fair shake here. I find at some other photo sites, unless you're shooting ducks, flowers, or pretty barns, a persons work can go largely un-noticed. I think the diversity here leads to more open minded viewing. for example, I have such a smattering of work in my gallery and it all seems to get pretty equal attention (from edgy nudes to landscape to heavy manipulations). I'm willing to accept the current state of things here, it's a small price to pay for the actual feedback and comraderie that one can enjoy here. this is not to say that I would not join another site, just that I am pretty happy with the state of things here. However, I think maybe they could (the 'rosity folks) offer a more photo friendly format to sell our works here. Maybe that would help offest the 'bias' that we all seemto notice. but really I love this place, and I go away inspired every time I leave this site. Can't say that with photo.net always, or some of the other communities. well, I'm tired and rambling so I'll climb back into my mouse hole and shut up. Interesting post though, thank you.