I have to say this before I burst and I know I may offend some, but it’s my truth.
Let me first state, this is NOT directed to photographers who put real work and effort into their shots. I respect photograpers as Artists.
Some of the photos I see on redbubble and specifically in our group are just that;
photos. Snapshots.
I personally have many beautiful photos of all around Ireland after only being here for 7 months. We have already visited village towns and seen the most gorgeous scenery. But, I don’t call it “ART” and I certainly didn’t put any work into it. I pressed a button.
I just don’t think it’s fair for so many of us to fill up this special space we have here with every photo one can muster up. It’s like pollution. It’s overkill. It’s what we humans seem to have the great need to do. Fill empty space.
I wish/want/hope that humans will be more conscious.
Isn’t that what we are supposed to be “getting” right about now, while the water wells dry up and icebergs melt on account of our gas guzzling lifestyles?
Think Green.
and I don’t mean the greedy sense.
Thanks for letting me express this.
I sincerely apologize if I offended anyone for that is not my intent.
Please respect our “bubble” as you would like someone to respect the earth, sea, sky and air.
Amen
And now that I have said all that, all I can think of is that saying
“One man’s trash is another mans treasure.”
I could be wrong…..?
Sean Farragher, 8 months ago
well as my granny used to say,,,better out then in,,,lol
peter hoenderdos, 7 months ago
yeah Joni
I agree with you. As we put it in Ireland. There is a load of shite on this site aswell. Now I do not want to say that I am a great photographer, but i do put time in my photo’s. Pushing the button is only the first thing. I spent a lot of hours on the computer to edit them. Not always to the desired effect, but neve th less.
Its sometimes frustrating to see people who put a lot of effeot in their pics washed away in a see of snapshots
Joni Philbin, 7 months ago
thank you, Peter for your comments. I am not angry anymore but have enjoyed a true DEBATE on the topic of ART.
peter hoenderdos, 7 months ago
Well. Debate is always good
David McAuley, 6 months ago
Not wanting to stir a hornets nest (nor offend) but I’ve just revisted the group to catch up and think there is still some merit in what Joni (Shay Larkin in a similiar journal) is saying. I’ve had a couple of rejections as well as acceptions which I have no issue with – I purposely minimise my submissions due to the seemingly rather fluid nature of the images. I just feel there are still images being loaded to the group that merit a more general calssification or more suitable to other specific groups – Just consider, just because it is taken in Ireland shouldn’t make it suitable for the group. Also, at least give it a reference point (event, location) in the description.
Joni Philbin, 6 months ago
I figure it’s an impossible thing to control. Humans don’t like being controlled, myself included. And we are all such individuals. One might think they have the best skills when another would look and say it’s crap. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I see both! Beauty and muck! It’s good to talk about it. I am not a big fan of being “polite” but rather to express yourself. Come on everybody, let’s hear what you see.