Do you ever see a photographers work that is so good it makes you just...

erinavery · 17th of June 2011 (Fri)

want to sell your camera?

weird feeling but i just had it haha like...omg why am i even doing this.

CameraMan · 17th of June 2011 (Fri)

Personally, I see those photos and I think I could probably do something similar and strive to do it better if I can. That's just how photography is to me I guess. If Joe Blow can do those types of shots then so can I.

MikeFairbanks · 17th of June 2011 (Fri)

All the time, man.

But I keep on rollin', hoping one day I'll bag a good one. So far I've only caught bluegill. But someday I'll get me the biggest large mouth in the pond.

digital paradise · 17th of June 2011 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by CameraMan

Personally, I see those photos and I think I could probably do something similar and strive to do it better if I can. That's just how photography is to me I guess. If Joe Blow can do those types of shots then so can I.

+1 for me.

Tony_Stark · 17th of June 2011 (Fri)

Wait, so you see somebody do something better and decide to quit? Im quite the opposite. When I see amazing photos is just fills me up with inspiration to get out there and snap away.

ShaneKPhotography · 17th of June 2011 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by Tony_Stark

Wait, so you see somebody do something better and decide to quit? Im quite the opposite. When I see amazing photos is just fills me up with inspiration to get out there and snap away.

Same here.

erinavery · 17th of June 2011 (Fri)

i know i know...most the time i do just get inspired but i had this feeling there's the beauty that i wanted to contribute to the world and there it is...already done...so why do i even need to try anymore..

haha was just a fleeting feeling...a compliment really to the photographer i suppose.

erinavery · 17th of June 2011 (Fri)

funny tho...someone posted this on their facebook wall shortly after. which was awesome because i needed to hear it at that moment.

nicksan · 17th of June 2011 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by erinavery

i know i know...most the time i do just get inspired but i had this feeling there's the beauty that i wanted to contribute to the world and there it is...already done...so why do i even need to try anymore..

I don't know about you, but I shoot photos because I enjoy it. I don't give a rat's ass whether I creatively contribute to the world or not.

That said, whenever I see stunning work, as others have stated already, I get inspired by it and want to do better.

It's a never ending journey so just try to enjoy the ride!

TheBrick3 · 17th of June 2011 (Fri)

No, not really.

MrWho · 18th of June 2011 (Sat)

Yes. I get into funks because I wish I had a 100% VF or at the very least, increased FPS (at least 5 or so) and would like to go wider than 5.6 at certain focal lengths. Anyone can do good work with basic tools if they dedicated themselves to it, but there are times where the higher end tools just produce a sharper looking product i.e. sculpting with a chisel instead of dull spoon.

chrisshelley · 18th of June 2011 (Sat)

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Originally Posted by erinavery

funny tho...someone posted this on their facebook wall shortly after. which was awesome because i needed to hear it at that moment.

Awesome

RichSoansPhotos · 18th of June 2011 (Sat)

A lot of the time, but I don't want to sell, I want to get better. Also, if people like their photography more than yours, even though yours is good, it is down to probably a) they are friends of the photographer b) it is someone's else opinion, so just go out and enjoy your photography

RCastillo · 18th of June 2011 (Sat)

I wouldn't say it makes me want to sell my gear but it does discourage me a bit. But then it just makes me want to work harder and hopefully someday make someone else feel the same way

kokakaste2 · 18th of June 2011 (Sat)

I see a lot of great work, internet helps. But it just makes me want to learn more, learn how to be better at doing what I like.

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MrWho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD/Warsaw, PL Posts: 1,003 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Do you ever see a photographers work that is so good it makes you just... Yes. I get into funks because I wish I had a 100% VF or at the very least, increased FPS (at least 5 or so) and would like to go wider than 5.6 at certain focal lengths. Anyone can do good work with basic tools if they dedicated themselves to it, but there are times where the higher end tools just produce a sharper looking product i.e. sculpting with a chisel instead of dull spoon.

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RichSoansPhotos Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 4,904	Re: Do you ever see a photographers work that is so good it makes you just... A lot of the time, but I don't want to sell, I want to get better. Also, if people like their photography more than yours, even though yours is good, it is down to probably a) they are friends of the photographer b) it is someone's else opinion, so just go out and enjoy your photography __________________ Bodies: Canon 50D, Canon 5DMKII Lenses: Canon 50mm 1.8, Canon 85mm 1.8 USM, Canon 16-35mm 2.8L USM II Canon 24-70mm 2.8L USM, Canon 70-200mm 2.8L IS USM II Compact: Canon G12 Last edited by RichSoansPhotos : 18th of June 2011 (Sat) at 02:36.

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