A miller Posted February 26, 2016 Share #21 Posted February 26, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Let me tell you dear Adam that me too, I open the image by simply looking at the name of the photographer and you're one of those photographers that I clicked on their images in an almost instinctive way. But hey, I don't only enjoy your images and learn from them, I do enjoy your titles too. In my title I tried to convey the sense of humour regarding the saying that with faith you can walk on water, but here in the case of this image, the subject was able to walk without head. I should have called it "Burdened by life, strengthened by faith" what do you think? ;-) Hi Rodrigue - for me, a title only has downside. And I view this as a photo forum and not a title forum Your titles don't do anything for me; it doesn't make me like your photos more. I like your photos just how they are. This topic makes me think of a very interesting set of remarks regarding "titles" that Garry Winogrand made in a Q&A session at the MIT University to a group of photography students He made these remarks in the context of giving his (not so nice) opinion of the work of Ralph Gibson. Please indulge me and click the link and fast forward to the 30 minute mark on the video. You'll see where I am coming from. All the best, Adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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XVarior Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share #22 Posted February 28, 2016 Hi Rodrigue - for me, a title only has downside. And I view this as a photo forum and not a title forum Your titles don't do anything for me; it doesn't make me like your photos more. I like your photos just how they are. This topic makes me think of a very interesting set of remarks regarding "titles" that Garry Winogrand made in a Q&A session at the MIT University to a group of photography students He made these remarks in the context of giving his (not so nice) opinion of the work of Ralph Gibson. Please indulge me and click the link and fast forward to the 30 minute mark on the video. You'll see where I am coming from. All the best, Adam I see, I completely agree with you but also with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XVarior Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share #23 Posted February 28, 2016 Hey Rodrigue, I think that would have been a good title, but it's no less thought provoking to have seen it in the discussion. It's a great thought that fits this photo story so well. It finds and emphasizes a positive aspect where one might, initially respond to the sadder aspect. Yet in emphasizing the positive, that characterization doesn't distort with false optimism. A side note that may be of interest, there is a body of social science literature substantiating the "...strengthened by faith" proposition. Strong correlations with well-being and various mental health outcomes. (Havent researched physical health ones, sorry). Interesting interpretation and feedback Brenton, thanks a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted February 28, 2016 Share #24 Posted February 28, 2016 I watched it too - he comes across as quite a gruff individual, but he was responding to some idiotic questions to be fair! To add balance to the discussion, whilst looking at Winogrand's work (I also have a book on him from the library) I think I would stuggle to put a title to several of his shots! Wouldn't know where to start on some. Paraphrasing the man, he himself had no idea why he was so well regarded. But today he'd probably have a following on Flickr measured in the tens of thousands! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted March 1, 2016 Share #25 Posted March 1, 2016 Very nce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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