Texas Photo Forum
Several months back I joined this forum. It was a nice place to post photos and get feedback on them, as well as a good place to share Brazoria County through the medium of photography. It became obvious over time there were a few hecklers who made a point to wait for a photo post that may not be perfect. They would then chime in with some negative comments and ridicule the photograph.
Now I will never say I am the best as I am still learning and will always be learning. So I went searching to see just what these so called experts had to offer in a way of photography. First off very few of them ever posted any photos? They had a very limited web site or none at all.
Much of what I know in life is from learning from other people. Whether it be the right way or the wrong way of doing something. Before I make that decision I look to see their level of knowledge on the subject then listen or reject what they have to present. In this case I found the most voicetrous had the least knowledge and skill levels. And of course that is usually how it is, the one who talks the loudest and boast the most is the least capable and must empress others by their talk. As we say in the boat world, it is easy to talk the talk, but lets see you walk the walk. And 99% of the time they can't or don't. Dont' tell me show me.
I did enjoy post by a lot of the people there and there are some real good photographers. The level of shooters goes from beginner to pro. My frustration with the forum had nothing to do with the photography, but the childishness and lack of professionalism of those who try to pass themselves off as being professional. The forum is about photography and photo related subjects.
But a couple made it a point, excuse me for being truthful, to show their ignorance and a form of enjoyment at hearning themselves rattle. They made it a forum to air their views or comments on very unrelated subjects. And on being so bold as to tell a couple of them so I hurt their feelings. Well I say tough!!
You who know me know I take photography very seriously. It is my life. I have no spouse or children, I have photography. I live it, breath it, and share it with others as an outlet to bring an understanding of the gift that God has given me. And that which I share would not be possible if it were not for Him.
I am through with forums. It was habit forming because of the praise I would receive from people who I don't know. I was taking the glory for something I know was not to be mine. God should get all the glory since all I do is capture in a split second of time of something He created and placed there for me to see.
The photo projects I do like the statue and other stuff, my reward will be seeing it published. That is mine and I feel God is OK with it. As Jesus said the praise you get from others is your reward. Meaning the reward that comes from men in this world will not be rewarded in heaven. But what we do to honor God and expect no glory, but the glory due Him, we will be rewarded in paradise.
So from now on my photography will speak for me. I will not present it publicly for self gratification, but strickly to the glory of my heavenly Father. The forum became a addiction to me. Breaking away was difficult, but when those people spoke out against truth, I finally saw what was happening.
Now I will never say I am the best as I am still learning and will always be learning. So I went searching to see just what these so called experts had to offer in a way of photography. First off very few of them ever posted any photos? They had a very limited web site or none at all.
Much of what I know in life is from learning from other people. Whether it be the right way or the wrong way of doing something. Before I make that decision I look to see their level of knowledge on the subject then listen or reject what they have to present. In this case I found the most voicetrous had the least knowledge and skill levels. And of course that is usually how it is, the one who talks the loudest and boast the most is the least capable and must empress others by their talk. As we say in the boat world, it is easy to talk the talk, but lets see you walk the walk. And 99% of the time they can't or don't. Dont' tell me show me.
I did enjoy post by a lot of the people there and there are some real good photographers. The level of shooters goes from beginner to pro. My frustration with the forum had nothing to do with the photography, but the childishness and lack of professionalism of those who try to pass themselves off as being professional. The forum is about photography and photo related subjects.
But a couple made it a point, excuse me for being truthful, to show their ignorance and a form of enjoyment at hearning themselves rattle. They made it a forum to air their views or comments on very unrelated subjects. And on being so bold as to tell a couple of them so I hurt their feelings. Well I say tough!!
You who know me know I take photography very seriously. It is my life. I have no spouse or children, I have photography. I live it, breath it, and share it with others as an outlet to bring an understanding of the gift that God has given me. And that which I share would not be possible if it were not for Him.
I am through with forums. It was habit forming because of the praise I would receive from people who I don't know. I was taking the glory for something I know was not to be mine. God should get all the glory since all I do is capture in a split second of time of something He created and placed there for me to see.
The photo projects I do like the statue and other stuff, my reward will be seeing it published. That is mine and I feel God is OK with it. As Jesus said the praise you get from others is your reward. Meaning the reward that comes from men in this world will not be rewarded in heaven. But what we do to honor God and expect no glory, but the glory due Him, we will be rewarded in paradise.
So from now on my photography will speak for me. I will not present it publicly for self gratification, but strickly to the glory of my heavenly Father. The forum became a addiction to me. Breaking away was difficult, but when those people spoke out against truth, I finally saw what was happening.
God bless.
dns
Psalm 25
posted by dnsmac at Wednesday, October 26, 2005
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