Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
I find myself being the only person to comment on some folks post, for example bears or owls from Jamie. That's going on that people don't actually get the energy to respond to really nice pictures. Feedback creates bonds between photographers.
No need to avoid, "Good job!", "Well done!", "I have one taken last year and here it is." You're not expected to write a scholarly opinion as if you are the curator of a museum! However, you must play your part and give feedback. It's the respect we all deserve and want ourselves.
Let me add this.
I sometimes take pictures very seriously. Maybe to an extreme, I'd admit. That might inhibit folk from making comments themselves as it might be thought that one has to do the same. Or else the very idea might be seem as arrogant. Here, for example, I believe that Cem's picture is important as it is well made and has a timeless value that's worth keeping coming back, irrespective of what is or becomes fashionable. If we store it and look after it, someone 200 years time might then experience it anew and still enjoy it!
However, this is merely my own experience and opinion. Feel free to knock me down and argue whenever you think I overreach. My view is no more important than anyone's else. It's a perspective seen from my position. I'd love to hear alternative views when I spout forth!
So whatever your reasons for just being passive, this is your forum and take responsibility to give feedback. That's the most important thing we can do.
Asher
No need to avoid, "Good job!", "Well done!", "I have one taken last year and here it is." You're not expected to write a scholarly opinion as if you are the curator of a museum! However, you must play your part and give feedback. It's the respect we all deserve and want ourselves.
Let me add this.
I sometimes take pictures very seriously. Maybe to an extreme, I'd admit. That might inhibit folk from making comments themselves as it might be thought that one has to do the same. Or else the very idea might be seem as arrogant. Here, for example, I believe that Cem's picture is important as it is well made and has a timeless value that's worth keeping coming back, irrespective of what is or becomes fashionable. If we store it and look after it, someone 200 years time might then experience it anew and still enjoy it!
However, this is merely my own experience and opinion. Feel free to knock me down and argue whenever you think I overreach. My view is no more important than anyone's else. It's a perspective seen from my position. I'd love to hear alternative views when I spout forth!
So whatever your reasons for just being passive, this is your forum and take responsibility to give feedback. That's the most important thing we can do.
Asher