First of all- I would like to display a quote by RYNO-a FORMER Renerosity artist- that I find very very true. he hit it right on the head with this!
"If you want viewings, post pin ups.
If you want comments, post pets, people, or flowers.
If you want to really explore what is possible as an artistic expression - persist."
How true this is.... It's kind of sad when you look to see what kind of images are being looked at on this site. Not only is the above comment so true, but also it seems to be quite "cliquish." In other words- people will list favorite artists based on the comments that are made on their images- and vice versa.
Also, it seems that most people on here DO NOT have a clue how to critique an image. Why is it that people will say things like "cute cat" or "wow- such a pretty girl," or just comment on the SUBJECT rather than what the photograph is and/or what it conveys? Along with that, some people on here seem to resent even getting a true critique telling them how to improve the image. I often get "nastygrams" sent to me in my messages because I went against the grain of people just saying how pretty the subject is, or how great the POV is, or just what a cool pic it is. I like to tell what I see in it and how to maybe improve it if needed.
Personally, I much prefer people telling me about my image itself. I dont care if someone has the same kind of car that I took a photo of- or the person, place, or object in my image is nice looking. PLEASE tell me about the image.
I apologize for my cynicsm... but this is just one of the sites I post my work on and it by far- has the longest way to go when it comes to people knowing how to actually comment on artwork.
Comments (13)
ebsmooth
very cool shot, it truely does give the sense of insignificance when compare to the world around us!!! perfectly toned and composed!!! well done!!!
Zabeth
Splendid moody capture! Sad and true!
blacq_nyght_vampyre
That's a lake??? Looks more like the ocean!! Beautiful capture.
CDBrugg
nice shot - good use of weather
vodia
right title... you really make the concept clear!!!!!! stunning shot!!!!
Dianthus
Beautiful mood here and does make one think Great work:)
soulofharmony
now this is absolutely awesome work.. air of melancholy in a therapuetic sense...love the moody tones... sublime p'graphy and work...:)...)
Saurav
Very good photography, the mood is supurb.
diomedes66
A truly lovely composition; magnificent weather and your presentation is perfect. I really like this! V
greybeard101
Looks ominous...and the lone figure facing the oncoming storm reminds me of the tragedy in December...very scary picture.....but that's good....emotes feeling
TwoPynts
"Sittin on a dock by the bay..." Yeah, we are insects on the windshield of life. ;] Powerful image!
weesel
Cue the other music: Hebrides Overture... Certainly has a broody feel to the image... ;-)
waverunner
Good ole lake Erie...looking Eerie great shot I love it !