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 (14)
ebsmooth
i have to agree with you on this one, i sure as hell would have been running for cover..but your daring (is that real lighning?) pay off in a truely awesome shot!!! everything is perfect here, the silhouette of the tree is exceptional!!! well done!!!
blacq_nyght_vampyre
This should be on a calender or post card!!! Amazing shot and glad you are OK!!
americanphotos
Awesome!!!! I love shooting lightening. Killer capture. Thankfully the bolt over shot the tree.
Sekadhar
Fantastic moment you "catch"! Excellent shot!!!
Dianthus
Thats brilliant V
AgentMai
Whether or not that's real lightning, its one awesome image. Colour saturation and compo are spot on. Amazing capture =)
sharky_
Ouch! Danger in the skies. Love it! Aloha
escafeld
Great effects. Well done!!!
soulofharmony
oh wowwww awesome the lightening gives this life...excellent timing and quick thinking...grins. lol... beautiful composition artistically seen :)
DeviousMoose
Ahhhh... actually it was a clear evening when I took this photo. The "lighning" is courtesy of KPT Effects (Photoshop plug-in). But thanx for your concerns.... usually I have to worry about the metal in my antlers when it does lighning. };-)
pm_hackworth
Photographers do take chances! ;0) This is an awesome to die for (no pun intended LOL)!
Enmos
Wonderfully done and original pov and compo !! :o)
erlandpil
Well done photo,good work
TwoPynts
Ahhh, I know that one. ;o] Get outta there!