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Response to please critique my image site

from Bill Stengel (Canis61@AOL.com)
In response to Tom's response: I understand what he's talking about. It's VERY easy to get locked in on the tech-ended rut and periodically what's needed is to pick up a disposable camera or such and play. Another forum I belong to just had an assignment to create an image with a flashless disposable. After seeing the results I was ready to toss the 'blad, tech pan, etc. etc. and let CVS develop all my stuff in an hour.

I think much of your work is well done. You and I are kindred spirits in that we're at the same space. I'm trying not to define myself though. I think that just to go with the personal evolutionary learning curve will find me at a place in which I belong....be it portraiture, fashion, landscape, ob/gyn, blah, blah. Once I "arrive", THEN I can tack on the adjective. Let the innate talent define where you're going and just go along for the ride. You'll end up in a good place fer sure! Looks like you'll be a fashion shooter but I think what Tom's saying is "don't paint your skill into a solitary corner."

Re: the site. Austere yes. That, too, will evolve naturally. You've made the big step of just GETTING IT UP! (Hmmmm). I might suggest you spot your images meticulously prior to publishing though. Quite a few dust/hairs evident throughout.

A friend says: "The journey is the destination". Enjoy the ride.

Bill

(posted 8803 days ago)

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