JakeC wrote:
Im mean no disrespect but does anyone understand his post? Or are we too quick to type away in the quick reply box and hit 'post quick reply'. So many posts here go pear shaped because people don't slow down and read the original post, if you don't understand, ask for clarification. Some of the reponses here are almost rude, rather than helpful and informative.
The way I see it (correct me if I'm wrong) is that the original poster is not contemplating the lack of 'photo sharing', he is referring to the lack of images used as examples. As unique beings we all respond to different forms of explaination. For a visual learner a picture from each stage during a process, or a simple screenshot will help much more than text.
Thank you Jake. I have not taken the slightest offense to any remark here, but am finding them surprising.
By "Inline Photo" I ment a photo to help illustrate, and even make, a point. Much like we see in every photography book.
In fact; if shopping for a photography book, I would;
1. Put back any book without enough quality examples;
2. Judge the author's ability by the quality of his/her examples.
3. Find one with well placed examples far more instructive and easy to grasp.
In other words; words by themselves do not always cut it.
I would think that, when imparting specific photography technique advice, one would want to be as clear and to the point as possible.
Brevity usually helps clarity, but on complex points, why not replace a painfully painted mental image?
Bandwidth? Isn't that what its there for?
Lastly; many threads do have inline photos. I'm just wondering why not more? Aaaaand; I do agree that actual sharing, for sharing's sake, is best placed in the sharing section.
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