Creation of new Section?

[Tetrode]

Hi Admins, Mods,

I know you chaps are a bit tied up at the moment but I was wondering...

Could we have a new Section or Sub-section created in the forum to discuss topics like Photo Composition, shooting techniques, wet/digital darkroom/post-processing techniques, shooting philosophy, etc.

I see that most of the sections/sub-sections (with the exception of Kopitiam and photo threads) are devoted to discussing equipment.

Wouldn't it be a good idea to have a part of the forum dedicated to discussions on how to shoot better photos, analysis of famous photographers photos, tips and techniques, etc?

Whatdayathink?

 

[zcf]

I thought under General Discussions forum, which has already cover most of what you mentioned :sweat:

Digital Darkroom
Digital Imaging Workflow tips & techniques.
General, Reviews, Tech Talk
Share tips & tricks, techniques, general photography chat
Newbies Corner
The best place for those new to photography and ClubSNAP.

 

[Tetrode]

I thought under General Discussions forum, which has already cover most of what you mentioned :sweat:

Digital Darkroom
Digital Imaging Workflow tips & techniques.
General, Reviews, Tech Talk
Share tips & tricks, techniques, general photography chat
Newbies Corner
The best place for those new to photography and ClubSNAP.

The problem is that there most experienced photogs or people who consider themselves experienced, wouldn't look under the newbie section. And really, the newbie section should be dedicated to newbies and their questions. This is so that more complex discussions (with their complex explanations) do not scare them away.

Plus, I see people posting how-to questions in the equipment sections like Nikon, Canon when these types of question could be placed in a section that would benefit a wide audience.

Ideally the new sections should be free of discussions relating to equipment.

 

[vince123123]

Your type of posts is under the General, Reviews, Tech Talkarea.

 

[Stereobox]

Whatdayathink?

whatdaya wanna call this proposed new section? :bsmilie:

 

[student]

Hi Admins, Mods,

I know you chaps are a bit tied up at the moment but I was wondering...

Could we have a new Section or Sub-section created in the forum to discuss topics like Photo Composition, shooting techniques, wet/digital darkroom/post-processing techniques, shooting philosophy, etc.

I see that most of the sections/sub-sections (with the exception of Kopitiam and photo threads) are devoted to discussing equipment.

Wouldn't it be a good idea to have a part of the forum dedicated to discussions on how to shoot better photos, analysis of famous photographers photos, tips and techniques, etc?

Whatdayathink?

For sometime, I had thought about something which specifically deals with the "art" of photography. Of course this can come under the broad section "General Reviews, Tech Talk", and I am sure there will be overlaps with other subforums.

You had listed some examples, such as cComposition etc (or decomposition), history/philosophy of photography, tips etc. You had also made reference to learning from past masters - which you wrote as "analysis of famous photographs", which I am absolutely sure is very important.

I had in the past posted images from well known photographers to ilustrate the variety and ways of image-making. And the result? I was accused of being "insecure" and "names-dropping".

This is such a shame because we are not tapping into the rich heritage of photography which are ours to have, if only we are humble enough to admit that we can learn from the past and other current masters.

Specifically, what I hope fof is a subforum to help us see, think, and inculcate the "art" of photography, in whatever direction that is appropriate. Be it classical, modern, provocative or otherwise. Much like appreciation of music in all its variety.

 

[Wisp]

Those subsections are already there, it's just a matter whether the members want to dwelve into discussing such non physical traits as philosophy, knowledge , composition etc.

Well, that's just the thinking of the forum. I'm very sure alot of us tried to re emphasize there's alot more to just equipment discussion and elemental spoon feeding. Yet is it wrong?
Putting photography aside, I would like to point out this is a public forum catered to whatever the members are interested. And they happen to enjoy discussing about equipment, getting togather and shoot beautiful women many times over.

Of course to me and a few others it's banal ( I will admit that at the risk of being labelled 'elitist', and anyway I'm not terribly good, just to put a footnote.), but whom am I to say it's wrong? That everybody must be a winogrand? A cartier bresson, weston or adams? It was hard to accept, but in the end if everybody is happy, then I guess that's the whole point of the forum.

Well, as such I (or we?) could only talk and wish for a change, but if it isn't forthcoming it's all right with me. Getting to the point, while it'd be great if there is a subsection for what Tetrode is proposing, those sections, such as darkroom techniques/ general talk/tech/reviews, critique corner, etc already provide for such an enviroment. It's just a matter whether the members want to focus on those issues that Tetrode pointed out.

 

[Tetrode]

Your type of posts is under the General, Reviews, Tech Talkarea.

Unfortunately, they generally also include equipment related questions. Actually, they are usually dominated by them.

What I am proposing is a section dedicated solely to discussing (and student aptly named it) the 'Art of photography'. Where we can discuss the other aspects of photography like the motivation of the photographer, the meaning/feelings the photographer was trying to put across, etc, etc.

 

[Tetrode]

whatdaya wanna call this proposed new section? :bsmilie:

:dunno: I'm not good at naming things.

 

[Darren]

Suggestion and request noted. Will discuss with the other Admins and Moderators.

 

[Wisp]

Unfortunately, they generally also include equipment related questions. Actually, they are usually dominated by them.

What I am proposing is a section dedicated solely to discussing (and student aptly named it) the 'Art of photography'. Where we can discuss the other aspects of photography like the motivation of the photographer, the meaning/feelings the photographer was trying to put across, etc, etc.

Now this is the part that massive verbal skirmishes will ensue..

 

[Tetrode]

I think if "we build it, they will come". To push the boundaries beyond just equipment worship.

I am often awed by the work posted on the startpage of photo.net and wonder why we can't have work equal or better than that on CS. We certainly have people who own the necessary equipment. There is one or more than one dimension of photography that we are not exploring (enough).

We could have friendly competitions where we can try to replicate photos of the masters (like one British photo rag used to do) or dissect them to see what made them work. Of course, there might be an issue with posting copyrighted material on the forum.

I am interested in discussion on what makes a photo work, the meaning/mood/effect the photographer is trying to put across in the photo. What techniques has he used to achieve his aim. Why he took the photo? What rules did he follow/break? so on and so forth...

What should be avoided is for those in the know is to be overbearing in their views. What is definately not needed is an air of elitism amongst the established members of that section, it would certainly kill any participation by the general forum populace. Also we have to learn how to take criticism graciously and not rebutt every negative critique/remark posted.

 

[Tetrode]

Suggestion and request noted. Will discuss with the other Admins and Moderators.

Thanks Darren!
mucho apreció

 

[Stereobox]

Now this is the part that massive verbal skirmishes will ensue..

*tsk tsk* :nono: is that's what you really want?

 

[Wisp]

*tsk tsk* :nono: is that's what you really want?

It's not what I want..it's something that would really happen! Oh well, uphold free speech *reminds himself over and over again*.