>>>>One-thousand-four-hundred-and eigthy-one (1,481) digitally counted words of self-glorification (unsupported by ANY evidence) and of deprecation of other people's work (unsupported by ANY analytical critique other than self-centered opinions).>>> Like I posted, all I can offer are my opinions. I felt it necessary for people to learn what it is I personally prefer in a photograph and know about my past because it does make a difference. Like my preference for extremely sharp images. I did post a few critiques and what I had to say is about all I felt the works were worth. >>>With due respect, your endless list of bragging about over your self-proclaimed skills and successes are less useful to me than the worst picture ever posted on the PF gallery.>>> I do not feel the need to prove anything. I know what I know and you are certainly free to challenge me. (Bragging ahead) I likely know things you do not know. By the way, I worked for Bill Shipler Photo, 118 South Main Street, SLC, Utah. Established in 1890. I ran the lab, maintained and printed from the image collection, and printed everything form Minox to 16 x 20 as well as Cirkit and banquet negatives. My expertise is in the lab, forgotten techniques, and the history of the technology. Perhaps you can learn something. >>>You say you have OPINIONS. My friend, these come a dime a dozen in today's world! Opinions are of value if one can learn something from them that will help one become a better photographer.>>> That is all I can offer. I did critique a few images. All I could offer is what I posted. >>>To be frank, I've learned more from my workshop students discussing what's good and bad about their work. However bad a picture might be, it will always have the invaluable merit of being the starting point for a discussion about what IS a successfull photograph and HOW to go about making one.>>> Good for you. You might even be correct. Like I said before, when you know what I like, you will know what i care about. If I do not like something, I will not comment. Please teach me a better way and I will listen. Oh, I also ran the Salt Lake City Art Center photographic department and weekend lab on Finch Lane, here in SLC Utah. I learned a few things from students but mostly taught them what they did not know. >>>I teach my students what my teachers taught me: "Film is cheap, experience is dear and talent comes from making plenty of mistakes". Feel free to replace the word "film" with "pixels".>>> As did I. I tend to agree with what your teachers taught you. >>>PS - The last time I used my 11x14 view camera was about two years ago. I've since been too busy turning rooms into giant pinhole cameras to create 9x12 feet paper negatives of the urban lanscape (using DW fiber paper, hand-processed with archival standards and selenium-toned). On the last shooting, I shot/processed 8 giant paper negs before I was satisfied that the results were up to par with my requirements. I used up a full roll of 100feet by 52in of paper and lots of chemistry. I learned something significant on each exposures. My friends keep asking "Why do you do this to yourself?" When was it you said you last used your 11x14 view camera?>>> Good luck with the giant pinhole cameras. I prefer sharpness and I do not care about pinhole images. Therefore, I would never critique your work except to ask why waste all that paper and chemicals. Sorry, that was another opinion. I like what I like and I ignore what I do not like. As for when I last used my 11x14, it has been awhile. The last commercial assignment I used it on was to copy a collection of paintings for a local museum. I am, however planning to use the Fairchild aerial camera next month. Bob ... Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com |
