I asked on few photography lists for opinion about which is the best shot
on my
last roll page. I also talk to few
friends and gave the same question to few photographers I know. Question
was to find which one they like the most and why. I knew from previous
times I did something similar that it will bring more confusion than useful
results, but I was curious as this time my question was more specific.
Dave Beckerman is recently writing
about the confusion and way to obtain opinion about work in his
journal. I must
say I fully agree with him. This time I have got huge response couple of
dozen e-mails, which indicates at least that people want to share their
meaning. Also result was quite interesting, in a sense that most people
choose same image. Most responses also contained reasoning behind their
choice. What I have found, from this, is how much my view on my images and
my reasons differs from views of other people. But as Dave is writing in
his journal is better to have own way than somebody else way :-)
I must say that I am grateful for others opinion. At least I can see what
do they consider interesting. And of course feedback is always good,
positive or negative as far as it is constructive :-) No no I have quite
good mood today even I am quite tired, but I am happy that so many people
react. I didn't expect it.
As a next step I will prepare small page about my project and will place
images with text there. That page will be than extended as I create new
better images. One day when I feel that I covered what I wanted the way I
planed and like I will close it and will start new project. I must say that
I can thank enough Caroline Schröder for giving me this idea. Idea to focus
on one theme and get maximum out of it. This brings me very natural way of
taking a picture. Taking pictures with a theme idea and thought in mind.
This makes it much more enjoyable as I do have a goal, target. I like it a
lot! Thank you Caroline!
