I totally understand not wanting to see yet another coffee mug/bokeh shot, as these certainly are standard fare within the Instagram circles, and do agree that if such shots were omitted, the portfolio might seem stronger indeed. But a lot of them would need to be cut *for me to enjoy*. The only one that speaks to me is the moody dark office with the beam of light and ironically, cup of steaming coffee. (20th shot down from the top) Though it still comes off as a product shot, mostly. That said, to each their own. So long as someone else gets something out of another persons work, I think that matters the most. Life is too short to not enjoy that which makes you truly happy. Who cares if what you like isn’t part of the popular opinion club of the month? Screw that.

Doug

And, It’s not about the actual subject of the photograph – the bush is irrelevant - this shows your complete lack of understanding. You look at something and say “this sucks” and then you walk away – how wonderful it must be to be you.

I would LOVE to know what it is about your own photographs that you think are, somehow, so much better than this guys?

Your ego is quite astounding – such a shame that you don’t have the images to back that ego up. 

I would pay money to see you attempt to outshoot this guy with your phone.

You think taking a stupid picture of a bush and then processing the shit out of it is good photography? Haha. I can’t help you.

If I were to give you some creative criticism it would be to not make ignorant remarks on others work when you’re clearly quite an amateur yourself (with an even worse amateur attitude)

Neither of you have made particularly original photographs – but what is original these days? I, for one, will happily accept that what I shoot isn’t original or ground breaking in any way but just saying something “sucks” isn’t particularly intelligent. It just shows how ignorant and close-minded your opinion of photography is.

His images are creative – he obviously has a clear vision of what he wants to do before he shoots – which is excellent. I wish I could be more like that. Do I want to create the same images? no – but I can appreciate his creative process and would definitely attempt to recreate some of the tones in his photographs, though with my own subjects.

Do I look at your photographs and see anything that inspires me – not really. But then again – I don’t have to. But I can happily say that your photos don’t “suck” – I may not like them or draw any inspiration from them whatsoever but I’m sure they don’t “suck” – your photographs just aren’t to my particular taste – not even your street/documentary style stuff.

It goes the same for music, art etc – just because it may not be to your taste – doesn’t mean it “sucks”. All that does is belittle anyone’s creativity down a single, statutory insult which is of no benefit to anyone whatsoever.

There’s a way to look at photographs and criticise without being a complete ignoramus. But I’m sure you’re never going to change your attitude so I may have wasted my time. oh well.

What’s hilarious is that these comments always attack the haters as being jealous. If the photos were actually good, maybe I would be jealous. Ever think of the idea that maybe the photos here just plain suck? What a thought!

Jens and mmmarc, go away.