I hear that from time to time but usually in regards to photos that have
an obvious technical challenge to them - like super macros, snow flake
photos, etc. I think people realize that there is a technical challenge
and translate that to requiring sophisticated equipment - so I never
miss the point to explain to them that those photos were made with
relatively ordinary gear.
Regarding knives and skillets - a not so popular former member of this
list years ago remarked something to the effect of "If you enjoy a
fantastic meal do you call the chef to your table and compliment him on
the quality of his pots and pans?" That's a quote that often comes to my
mind - both when visiting camera stores and when dining out!
Mark
On 7/10/2016 3:40 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote:
Something just hit me, provoking this line of thoughts...
Preamble:
How many times have you heard (usually from people you don't know
closely): "You've got nice photos, you must have a nice camera!".
I (and probably some PDMLers) have always been ... maybe "somewhat
frustrated" is the right word here.
(And I understand that they are just trying to say something nice,
without realizing how awkward it sounds.)
At some point, I had been happy to find (a few years ago) a nice
joking response to that: "Your food is delicious, you must have a
great stove (or pot, skilet...)!"
Today, I realized that many people on PDML (myself included)
frequently show a photo, admiringly discussing the lens (or camera) it
was taken with. Ghm... Maybe I shouldn't be frustrated about people
saying what appears to be awkward...
And then I thought that while cooking, sometimes I enjoy a very good
knife or a very nice set of skillets we bought several years ago. ...
or a convenient tea-pot for brewing tea that we've found after long
search for what we needed. Or that electric tea kettle that has been
chugging along for 15 years. ... and several other tools and items
that are made well and work well.
... But, I still feel awkward about "you must have a nice camera!"
Maybe because those knives and skillets don't make me a better cook,
and my camera doesn't make me a better photographer. They only help me
being more effective (and efficient) in what I can do.
So, I guess that awkward feeling comes from the subconsious realization
that "you must have a nice camera!" undervalues my skills in favor of
the equipment.
...
Igor
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