Show me Art not Photos!

pcgizzmo · Oct 4, 2006

At least have the courage to show what you consider art before you blast someone else. I did not start this post to pick fights with what one person considered art as opposed to another. It is a personal issue. Back up your post with something besides empty words other wise don't bother to reply at all.

Paul

Ryszard Sytnik said:
Oh, oh You call this ART??, I have other name.

Ryszard

Jack Joseph · Oct 4, 2006

It is universal opinion as to 'what is art'. This is certainly shown in this thread. I suggest that each of you acquire a copy of FOCUS the fine art photography magazine. Read what is going on in the photo art world, notice what collectors are buying and what fine art photographers offer. You may be amazed, as I was, at the diversity of the photos designated as 'ART'. Read, form you own opinion and print your own art. Maybe you will be lucky and equal Edward Steichen's "The Pond-Moonlight" that sold recently for $2.9 million. Good luck

Angular Mo · Oct 4, 2006

Mr Ryszard ,

If you do not include Ms Davis' Polaroid wet transfers as art, that is fine, I respect your opinion as an individual....even having never met you personally.

Having invested the best four years of my Life (prior to marriage) in Ann Arbor, studying at The University of Michigan, her book "Ann Arbor" captures the feeling and essence of that wonderful town. It reminded me of how blessed I was to have discovered the place in my youth, and to have earned admission in the late 1970s.

Angular Mo.

peterbeyer58 · Oct 4, 2006

pcgizzmo said:
OK... No problem but the intent of my post was to get people to
post some sites they thought were more art than photography
although the critque is welcome these are not my web sites just a
couple that I think the photographers have taken their skills to
another level be it using photoshop etc...

In defense of Twisted Tree some would argue that the use of
Photoshop is just another medium to bring out ones "Art". You
could argue for the use of filters on traditional film cameras as
not being true to the art as well!

Links anyone?

Then again, art is subjective. As the old saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure. Just because you don't think something is art, does not mean it's not art.

That's my two cents worth.

Peter

Alfred · Oct 4, 2006

I dont know if this photograph does anything for anybody

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Angular Mo · Oct 4, 2006

...it does for me, but, then again, I'm a math guy who appreciates geometry and symmetry. I like the contrast and the parallel shadows, very nice timing.

Angular Mo.

joe mama · Oct 4, 2006

...is in the eye of the beholder. Some say I'm blind. : )

http://www.pbase.com/joemama/image/50763335

http://www.pbase.com/joemama/image/50742658

http://www.pbase.com/joemama/image/52941771

http://www.pbase.com/joemama/image/52243293

http://www.pbase.com/joemama/image/61211234

http://www.pbase.com/joemama/image/61729184

http://www.pbase.com/joemama/image/62024497

http://www.pbase.com/joemama/image/61342151

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http://www.josephjamesphotography.com
http://www.pbase.com/joemama/

Please feel free to criticize, make suggestions, and edit my photos. If you wish to use any of my photos for any purpose other than editing in these forums, please ask.

superbouncykid · Oct 4, 2006

david70 said:
Some of the images in the examples have artistic qualities, but I would not consider them ART. To me, art has > nothing to do with pretty pictures, and has everything to do with the ideas behind the images.

very very true...Most of us are blinded by techniques and visual effects. It is the ideas that keep good art standing.

Try to look for:

Jeff Wall

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DerrickWalker · Oct 4, 2006

Alfred · Oct 5, 2006

this thread is taking an interesting turn ... keep on posting your (best) stuff!!!

Its nice to see great photography here on dpr (for a change) - instead of endless spec-talk ...

way to go!
al

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S Stanmore · Oct 5, 2006

I don't view the material at the links you posted as art. Some photography that I do think touches upon being art (for a variety of reasons) is...

http://www.paulkopeikingallery.com/artists/greenberg/exhibitions/endtimes/

http://www.lafterhall.com/hurrell.html

http://andrzejdragan.com/

http://bsimple.com/

http://www.juliafullerton-batten.com/
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http://www.simonstanmore.com
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tbcass · Oct 5, 2006

I wouldn't call it "art" but both those sites have some nice stuf.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/25301400@N00/

tbcass · Oct 5, 2006

Simon Stanmore said:
I don't view the material at the links you posted as art. Some
photography that I do think touches upon being art (for a variety
of reasons) is...

http://www.paulkopeikingallery.com/artists/greenberg/exhibitions/endtimes/

This isn't art or even good photography. Just some person trying to push their political opinions down your throat.

S Stanmore said:
http://www.lafterhall.com/hurrell.html

Nice photos but not art.

S Stanmore said:
http://andrzejdragan.com/

This is close to art. Portraits that really make an emotional statement

S Stanmore said:
http://bsimple.com/

These are art to me. Very interesting.

S Stanmore said:
http://www.juliafullerton-batten.com/

Many of these are art to me.

S Stanmore said:
http://www.simonstanmore.com

While commercial your stuff borders on "art" to me. Very nice.

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Tom

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25301400@N00/

Muhaiminur H Aador · Oct 5, 2006

yes... art has different meanings to different photographers....

to me its perceiving the world around us as naturally as possible, with some manipulation or modification, when its a necessity...

i've recently launched my website... http://www.thelightcollector.com

Welcome to Bangladesh!

if you like it, dont forget to sign the guestbook...

thank you all.

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http://www.thelightcollector.com

bestremera · Oct 5, 2006

The top photo with the incredible sky is gorgeous.
It's got mood, feel, lighting, color.

Very excellent opportunity meets technique success.
Bob

Paulo Ferreira · Oct 5, 2006

... http://www.artsig.com with loads of PS "artifacts" there. If you want to see art as photography check these guys:
http://www.digitale-momente.de/index.htm
http://www.raphaeljust.com/
http://www.piskaryov.com/
http://www.michaelwoodall.com/

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http://www.azuzarte.com
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Luke Kaven · Oct 5, 2006

Some excellent work, and a loving eye for your subjects. I like the way you don't take advantage of your subjects. I think you could go a step further with it--and I only say this because I think you DO have it in you (where most here do not).

Muhaiminur H Aador said:
yes... art has different meanings to different photographers....

to me its perceiving the world around us as naturally as possible,
with some manipulation or modification, when its a necessity...

i've recently launched my website... http://www.thelightcollector.com

Welcome to Bangladesh!

if you like it, dont forget to sign the guestbook...

thank you all.

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Regards, Aador.
http://www.thelightcollector.com

Luke Kaven · Oct 5, 2006

It isn't her political opinions that bother me, it is the way she took advantage of her subjects. I don't think it's right to take candy from a baby. And I don't think the subjects forget as quickly as she seems to think. Her trying to put her political views across does not count against her work as art. I think it is art, just not very special.

tbcass wrote:
http://www.paulkopeikingallery.com/artists/greenberg/exhibitions/endtimes/

tbcass said:
This isn't art or even good photography. Just some person trying to
push their political opinions down your throat.

SelrahCharleS · Oct 5, 2006

Thank you for the compliments

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SelrahCharleS · Oct 5, 2006

Many people like that one... myself included

Glad you like it too.

lbuclk= said:
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I like the first photo, seems to imply a magical moment is about to
happen,very nice.

18 years as a freelancer,(news,magazine, wedding photography)
camera equip. over the years: Practica MLT, Canon A1, Minolta 9xi,
7xi, Dimage Z1(see my Z1 shots at http://www.photobucket.com ALBUM NAME:
buckl the COMMUNITY album was done with the Z1, and most of the
photos in the album:Other were w/the Z1)

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Technical Info: Roseart U.S.A. Gold #2 pencil, Pentel High Polymer eraser, Academie sketch pad drawing paper. Drawn clumsily under relatively poor light.

http://www.geocities.com/wild_tiger_1

http://flickr.com/photos/selrahcharles/

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