Hear, Hear, Doug. When I was looking for camera clubs in the area, I found
some that suffer from what Doug DOESN'T WANT US TO BECOME--and I don't want
to PDML to become that either. We should continue to be what we have
been--a diverse group of photographers honing our skills and nurturing our
individual photographic visions of choice. PDML is savvy, skilled, and
smart enough to critique a broad range of photographic genres. Cheers,
Christine
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Brewer" <d...@alphoto.com>
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <pdml@pdml.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 1:57 PM
Subject: Re: PESO - Gold
Bruce Dayton wrote:
http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkdphoto_00384.htm
I'm clearly in the less popular, "experimental" camp, and from where I'm
sitting the majority prefers to think that "pretty" is the proper,
acceptable form of photography to be appreciated on the PDML.
Let's not let this happen. One of the strengths of the PDML over its
history is an acceptance of whatever each photographer is trying to do,
and I hope we don't go the way of too many clubs and communities, where
all the photographs end up looking the same.
Even if we don't care for a style or school of photography, it is required
of us all to respect the other photographers and judge each submitted
image in its own context. I don't care if Eggleston himself tosses us a
link and you hate everything he does; you comment on whether that
particular image works or doesn't work, if you care to comment at all,
with the care and courtesy you expect when you post your own photos.
At the same time, I will, and I will expect others to do the same, fight
unto death for your right to follow whatever photographic trail you wish
to tread. I know I said earlier that Eggleston's work touches me more than
flower photos do. That doesn't mean I don't like flower photos; I always
enjoy a good one. I'm just at a point in my viewing life that
"interesting" holds my interest a bit more.
If you love flower/cat/puppy/sunset photography, then by golly do it, and
do it as well as you can, and push yourself to do it even better. Be proud
of what you do, and as you grow we will all applaud you. Whatever your
subject, do it to the best of your abilities.
But remember as well that there are photographers on the list who do shoot
other things, in other styles, and they deserve the same encouragement,
the same respect. The fact that most of us shoot with Pentax doesn't mean
we all have the same subjects or methods for expressing/describing those
subjects.
I'm not saying you can't have your preferences or your opinions. You
certainly can. But let's not let the volume of your bias drown out the
other voices.
Bruce, that's a heck of a photo. I've always admired your light sense.
Doug
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