Quote of the day
I was looking over a photo bulletin board this morning and found an interesting quote from a photographer. He/she who wrote the following.
"I personally do not have much regard for amateur nature shooters who manipulate their subjects."
Ah, the old manipulation arguement. I wonder what film this guy was using. Velvia? I bet he doesn't think of that as a manipulation. After all, all the pros use it. What about black and white? Or better yet, what lens does he use? Does he only use a 50mm since it has the least ammount of distortion?
Or . . . . I could go on.
< Rolling my eyes with a sigh.>
"I personally do not have much regard for amateur nature shooters who manipulate their subjects."
Ah, the old manipulation arguement. I wonder what film this guy was using. Velvia? I bet he doesn't think of that as a manipulation. After all, all the pros use it. What about black and white? Or better yet, what lens does he use? Does he only use a 50mm since it has the least ammount of distortion?
Or . . . . I could go on.
< Rolling my eyes with a sigh.>
posted by Jonathan at 12:02:00 PM
8 Comments:
Very well said. To deny the inherent existence of manipulation in the process is to be a very hypocritical artist. I can see this argument being somewhat valid in photojournalism, but I assume that this board was not about that…
No such thing as non-manipulation. When we record something we are manipulating it at the very instant it is recorded, regardless of medium or materials...PJ included.
The most interesting quote I've heard lately was "I'm not sure I know how to make a bad photograph".
I can't remember who said it though.
Sounds like something Darren would say (jokingly of course).
The context of the quote I provided was in regards to macro work. Somebody wanted to photograph a fly and was up for suggestions on how best to approach the difficult task. Somebody responsed with the idea of placing a fly in a refrigerator or freezer to slow the fly down.
Then the responds was made with the quote I provided about "manipulating the subject"
Oh bother.
I've never thought of this concept of manipulation, in this way. I agree with you, it is never exactly what is seen. Through the photoraphic process it will always be somewhat manipulated.
I like the mosaic filter the best, the charcoal filter is my 2nd favorite.
Darren, I thought you were all about the water color filter????
Boy I just can't get enough of this topic.
I am curious about the respect this person might have about a 'professional' manipulating their subject.
I know that there are many pro shooters, especially wildlife, who are manipulating their subjects to a level that the original poster might not feel comfortable with.
It is quite presumptuous for that person to assume it is only the amateurs who are doing any manipulation.
He/she is an idiot.
That's all I have to say about that.
Agreed. I didn't want to outright say it but I will more then happily agree with your assesment.
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