My blog has returned to the peaceful place it once was after the splurge of posts last week.
In a few weeks time I am scheduled to upload one image for critique at the Vision Collective, an online community of amateur and pro photographers, organized and run by a photographer who I really admire David duChemin (check out his portfolio here, and I’m sure you’ll see why).
He’s one of those guys who’s just too talented. From what I know about him he’s an ex comedian, ex rock climber, juggler, unicyclist, does loads of work for charity and that’s not even mentioning his amazing images or the fact he’s just written a new book ( download a free sample chapter) or the fact that he’s actually a really really nice guy. I’ve had the honor of talking to him on several occasions and he has helped me move my photography to a new level.
So back to the online critique. When I received the confirmation I panicked a little, what images should I choose??? Ive got tens of thousands to pick from and the critiques are pretty tough they’ll pick holes in the greatest of images. Its not one of those critiques where your mum says ‘Ohh I really do like that picture of our cat.’ You don’t submit an images just to boost your ego or to hear what you want to hear, you put them up to hear what you don’t want to hear, the faults, flaws and mistakes. I’m sure someone will say some thing nice though (there not that tough).
So do I pick one of my favorites? one that has sold the most often? one of my award winning images? a recent image? Arhhh!
Anyway I think I’ve made up my mind and am going to submit the image below.
Its not won me any awards, its not that recent (taken about years ago) and its never sold. But I love it, I think its a really strong image. Its an everyday scene all over India, but I think everything comes together in this image, particularly the light and facial expressions. However I’m expecting to get lots of criticisms. I’ll let you know how I get on, the date it will go online is May 18 I’ll give you a link when its up .
In the meantime check out the Vision Collective and the work of David duChemin.
Its just so few people to to want to leave a comment, or is it people are scared to share their opinion? If that’s the case then don’t be, its just your opinion, some of the work of the ‘photography greats’ in my opinion is……. well….. a bit naff – but that’s just my opinion, I’m sure you have one too.
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