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I don't know why it should be considered as hypocrisy: everybody is free to choose to contribute to mirostock or not and purchasing from contributors who decide to sell their photo for $1 does not mean that you intend to sell yours for that price.I don't see any problem here.And you should have told him that you find his photos not very good... it's somehow hypocrite to write it here while not telling him your feelings
I think a photographer can buy and sell where ever he wants without the scrutinizing of his piers. I personally don't care where he gets his images from or sells them I feel it is his business. I would prefer to see more information that we can all use as photographers rather than talk hypocrisy on some guy I don't know.My two cents,AVAVA
Paula, Sorry for offending you. You are correct, if I don't have anything good to say best to just not say it. You say what you wish about this individual. AVAVA
Does that make him a hypocrite that he would buy other people's pictures for a dollar, but not sell his own for the same price?
Quote from: avava on January 27, 2009, 19:46Paula,Sorry for offending you. You are correct, if I don't have anything good to say best to just not say it. You say what you wish about this individual. AVAVAMaybe I should've just made this person a hypothetical person. No matter, it wasn't a big deal. Next subject.
Paula,Sorry for offending you. You are correct, if I don't have anything good to say best to just not say it. You say what you wish about this individual. AVAVA
Quote from: paulacobleigh on January 27, 2009, 20:04Quote from: avava on January 27, 2009, 19:46Paula,Sorry for offending you. You are correct, if I don't have anything good to say best to just not say it. You say what you wish about this individual. AVAVAMaybe I should've just made this person a hypothetical person. No matter, it wasn't a big deal. Next subject.Paula, all is fair in the forum. Literally it means open speech, so don't feel bad . You asked an honest question. If we have to think twice each time we ask a question here, it would take away half the fun .Let's consider this no different from getting together at the pub. OK? cheers, bottoms up !
Does that make him a hypocrite that he would buy other people's pictures for a dollar, but not sell his own for the same price?As a side note, he showed me some of his photography....it's not very good IMO.
I realized a long time ago that if I had to kill and butcher my own meat, I'd quickly become a vegetarian. Heck, there are lots of jobs I pay somebody to do that I wouldn't do myself.
photos he took 'years ago' = film or bad dSLRs --> he couldn't cut it in the microstock industry
Well, I have to say that the responses I got from this question made me feel less inclined to start any posts or comment much at all. I wasn't trying to talk about this person behind their back but more just to bring up the topic of people buying pictures for $1 but not willing to sell them......the same way a person complains about Wal-mart putting them out of business and then shopping there. But this isn't the first time that I have experienced negativity from people on this site. In the future, I'll just ask questions of things that directly pertain to the direct business of microstock, if I have any that can't be answered by sifting through the thousands of other messages. Or I'll figure it out myself. Or find the answer from a friendlier forum.
Well, I've been trying to participate in the forum, but my experience thus far hasn't been all that pleasant. I think my time would be better spent working on pictures...I'm not making any money making comments in here and if they're not wanted, then there's no reason for me to stick around. I've already been attacked twice now and I've seen some really sarcastic remarks made to other new users so this site hasn't made a very good impression on me. I belong to another online photography community who are very nice and helpful and I consider many of them to be good friends.
I agree with you Adelaide! -A level off hostility is definitely uplately. I'm not sure what is the reason for that, but in any case, we should all be polite to each other, even in disagreement.
Paula, they say that the first stage of that old age affliction,( I won't mention the sickness for fear of hurting the innocent old ones), begins with anger, distrust, fear of sharing, and blaming the world for your inability to cope and keep up with change.This could have brought up the tempest, so to speak. Pls don't take it personally,they're really not worth it. Share your thoughts here, don't be afraid of the boisterous and sometimes over the top exaggeration. It's like a game. Some pplafter hitting bulleye will quietly walk away and sip their guinness, while another who miss the board will scream shout stomp their feet , and even pour the precious brew over their opponent. All in a good day's forum, I'd say. Hope to see you again, huh?
For another example of how rude people are on here, read this latest thread http://www.microstockgroup.com/index.php?topic=6947.msg80456;topicseen#new The last post I read on there, someone took the time to write up a whole new version of how he should've presented his question, rather than taking the time to answer it. Another person questioned the amount of time he had available. And yet another person took the time to just be a smart a$$. It seems to me that the people on here just want to attack newcomers. But I guess jerks need their own forum, too.
Quote from: paulacobleigh on January 30, 2009, 11:31For another example of how rude people are on here, read this latest thread http://www.microstockgroup.com/index.php?topic=6947.msg80456;topicseen#new The last post I read on there, someone took the time to write up a whole new version of how he should've presented his question, rather than taking the time to answer it. Another person questioned the amount of time he had available. And yet another person took the time to just be a smart a$$. It seems to me that the people on here just want to attack newcomers. But I guess jerks need their own forum, too.Here I take some time to point out to that poster a sensible way to approach what he wants to do (that would garner respect from other members) instead of blindly flailing ahead, and I'm a smart ass? If you'd actually read it, it was a way to answer the question. Perhaps some of those here would like to see people walk before they start running. Makes more sense.... and here you are calling people names, and someone else is the rude one?
Please don't leave - I don't think those replies were intended to be unkind, it reads to me as though they were just joshing a bit.And that was Sean being nice!I'll buy you a Guinness if you're ever in Aberdeen...
People come to this site to LEARN about microstock.
Quote from: paulacobleigh on January 30, 2009, 13:45People come to this site to LEARN about microstock.Actually, I come to this site to DISCUSS microstock. Sorry about misreading your other post. However, I wasn't rephrasing his question. I was setting it up as an example of how he should approach what he wants to do.I'd also agree with the "best way to build up a portfolio" would be to take the initiative to assign yourself work to do, get it done, and fill your portfolio with that. That's what we all do daily. Make our own assignments, shoot 'em, process 'em and add to the portfolio. A business is not going to let you walk in the door as a newbie just because you have a camera.
Hmmmm....discuss but not learn. Well, apparently I'm at the wrong site.
Quote from: paulacobleigh on January 30, 2009, 15:08Hmmmm....discuss but not learn. Well, apparently I'm at the wrong site. Learning is a subset of discussion. Not saying you can't do both.Maybe I did word that comment badly. The point was, and, this doesn't just apply to that poster, that if you walk in, being able to show some effort towards your goal with a sensible outlook, that people are more likely to help you. ie., if you come in with "How do I make it in microstock" without even reading the camera manual, that doesn't show a lot of respect towards the members with knowledge to share, that you couldn't even take the time to access the opportunities available.
paula, thx 4 your response.the thing is no matter where u r, there will always be someone or some people with their heads stuck in their rearends. and everything they say will come out like it was from there. that's how they live. that's what makes their day. they thrive on this nastiness. be kind to these ppl, they need you to complete their day. or else,where would they go?
Paul, I have so little info on shooting food to share it has never been my specialty. I had a couple of bread companies and a beer company for clients 15 years ago and the only main rule of thumb I use is my main is back to wrap the food unless the sauce is to reflective add a fill light to the front to soften the shadows down quite a bit and then try a hard accent light from the front or back corner just wracking the top of your subject to give it some sparkle and maybe warm up the highlights with a soft amber gel. Lighting beer is a whole different process using reflective cards placed behind the beer glasses with grid spots kicked into them to add the right amount of light to your beer to get the correct color of the product. Watch out for to short a depth of field and keep the background inviting but simple so it does not compete with the subject. There are some good books on how to make food look good with extra tips and tricks. A lot of times the food on the plate is not edible because it has been charred on the outside but still raw inside or they have added glycerin to something with a brush to make it shine a bit more. Good food shooting has a learning curve but it can become a successful career if approached seriously. School is an excellent option for such a career.Good Luck,AVAVA
Paula, are you looking to do food photography?
People will often say here that they don't read the Shutterstock (or was it DT) forums because there is nothing but pimping threads and fawning critiques posts.If everything was happy cheery all the time, the world wouldn't be very interesting. Everyone here has a different personality and posting style. I find it interesting to read all the various views. Sorry if that doesn't please you, but there's fun talk in amongst all the chitchat. And some useful information. For instance, I thought your initial post in this thread was very interesting.
Hi Paula, Sorry about the name. I specialize in lifestyle and people photography and would always be happy to answer any question you might want another opinion on in that field. You can always PM me as well if you are concerned with some of the posters here. There really are several really good people here, just have to be careful of some of the rougher edges. I know it took me quite a while to adapt to the approach by some but I see reward all the time from the good ones. Best,AVAVA
Hi Paula, I think if most of the people on this site had to live together like those in your parents home or even work together in an office there would be a greater effort at social grace. These qualities are taught to us by our surroundings and family. If you were not subject to any form of proper social upbringing then it is hard to expect that result once an adult. Combine that with the anonymity of the net and you get an opportunity for just about any kind of response. It makes tough guys out of of people that most likely aren't that tough by nature. I think your explanation of how to sandwich a critique was very well put.Best,AVAVA
There are a lot of stupid people out there and as Ron White says, "You can't fix stupid!" I guess I need to consider myself lucky that I've been able to be part of an online community for over two years now that actually has quite a lot of well-mannered people. I can't claim rights to thinking up the critique sandwich, nor can I tell you where I heard it. Paula
OMG Nightmare alert tonight.. With people going out of the computer screen, hairs in the face and walking like zombies
Hey there Vonkara, I must admit I am a bit unclear what it was you where trying to say. Could you elaborate on it a bit more.Best,AVAVA
Quote from: avava on January 31, 2009, 12:21Hey there Vonkara, I must admit I am a bit unclear what it was you where trying to say. Could you elaborate on it a bit more.Best,AVAVAIt's the nightmare I make each time there's a thread with long paragraphs
*Just an opinion*This place can be rough at times. I don't post as much as others but most of us that have been here for a while have been beat up at one time or another. I guarantee if you stuck 2500 people in one house with the same job there would be some fighting/rudeness going on . As far as I know there have not been any physical injuries Just thickening of skin. I'm not sure how many different cultures are represented here but its a quite a few. I enjoy all the different personalities and opinions here even if its not the way I think, or do things. This is the best place to hang out if your a microstocker. There is pretty good mix of the "good, the bad, and the ugly". Its all fun and I try not to take it too personally.Everyone has different reasons for being here but I like to come here to get the "news" and "info" and if I happen to learn something... great! but I don't see it as strictly a classroom. Plenty of people here willing to share information and some that oppose it, so be it. People are free to think and do what they want here as long as it falls within the site guidelines. Sarcasm is allowed I believe. I would think an "Art Forum" would be bit different with a lot of stroke me I stroke you attitude. I'm not sure what this place is exactly but its usually interesting.If there is something important going on at one of the big 6 it will be discussed here. It just takes some getting used to. If there is ever a revolution(microstock) this is where it would be organized from If you look at the top of the page it says: "A meeting place for microstock photographers" thats about it.
well said. after all is said and done. i think it's good to see you lightened up and smile.that's all that matters here, really. mean we are , some even real SOB, but for the most part,like AVAVA said, it's all a facade for some very insecure inner structure. You keep smiling, and chill . we want you here, and not at some other pub where you drink your guinness with some intellectual (cough cough) and well-heeled professionals. hell no, we need you here. cheers !
Lets have a look at this guys logic and I.M.H.O. It is simple really, many here could change a light bulb or a plug, but would call an electrician if we felt that our skills were not good enough, it could be that he thinks his skills are not up to it.Also if this guy had taken some images a while ago then they would likely be dated in hair, clothing style and any vehicles, new buildings etc:Then there is with any project the budget to consider, would his boss appreciate the time and cost it might take him to scan or retake and process the images against the cost of a few shots from a microsite.As a part time photographer I do use another contributors Istock photographs on my software consultancy website, as they had a set of the people business type of images I needed, the cost and time in taking these myself would be far more than what I paid istock.So it makes good business sense for this guy just to purchase a good range of images to use to impress his boss, keep the project in budget and it also creates sales for another photographer, a win win situation.David
seriously Paula, further to what you're experiencing, is due to a fear in some of us that others more willing to share are giving away too much.I added this in a related topic elsewhere, it applies here to:---Flemish said it all. As someone else mentioned elsewhere, shooting for micro is no rocket science. Any chimp can do it, as we see here with all those in panic Grin except perharps the chimps due to their lack of the written language don't know how to express any better WinkThe point is, if we are so blooming scared, it's probably because some of us have run out of ideas to SHOOT DIRT BETTER than the newbies.Oh well, as the horse trader would say to an old toothless horse "if you can't keep up, maybe it's time we put you out . not to worry it will painless !" Wink---
And I'm not much for photographing people...
The main point I was making was that he felt his pictures were too good to sell for a dollar, but he has no problem buying our pictures for a dollar. But since he isn't selling any of his pictures because they would have to be scanned, my guess is they wouldn't even sell for a dollar.
Quote from: paulacobleigh on February 01, 2009, 16:56And I'm not much for photographing people...Shooting people is fun! The only problem is to get rid of the bodies.