Suggestion Prefixes for PYP (your opinions needed!)

cbaytan · 09-20-2009, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by Zav

Nature morte == Still life

Thanks, "still" word is still very confusing to me, mort means "dead" in french and in medicine, but mort = still word is used for inanimate subjects in visual arts. But some ballerinas, sport guys, baby subject pictures even car races called as still photography.

When used the description still, subject should be either dead (flowers in vase) or at least have not the ability to move. Now I don't get it how they call a ballet or car race as still photography, still a mystery to me.

Adam · 09-20-2009, 09:53 AM

I've now added HDR and Nude to my list of categories, just so that we know what's work-safe and what isn't. I think that many of the others you listed, FL Gulfer, are way too specific to be of any help when browsing, sorting, or searching for photos. If others disagree, I will gladly narrow everything down, however.

Zav · 09-20-2009, 09:54 AM

I think that calling a sport guy or a ballerina "nature morte" is incorrect (believe me, I'm french and I know what "nature morte" means). I think "still photography" is used in opposition to a movie (or sthg like this).

Adam · 09-20-2009, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by Zav

I think that calling a sport guy or a ballerina "nature morte" is incorrect (believe me, I'm french and I know what "nature morte" means). I think "still photography" is used in opposition to a movie (or sthg like this).

I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't use this thread to debate things like that. If you really want to clarify what category means what, please start a thread in GT.

Adam
PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide | Site Help | My Photography)

PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

cbaytan · 09-20-2009, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by Adam

I've now added HDR and Nude to my list of categories, just so that we know what's work-safe and what isn't. I think that many of the others you listed, FL Gulfer, are way too specific to be of any help when browsing, sorting, or searching for photos. If others disagree, I will gladly narrow everything down, however.

I see you change the OP, but I still didn't see nude yet, anyway I was gonna say machinery goes to either still life or industrial me thinks. Industrial is an important category in photography..

**dadipentak** · 09-20-2009, 10:33 AM

Maybe Birds & Flowers might warrant their own categories?

cbaytan · 09-20-2009, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Maybe Birds & Flowers might warrant their own categories?

No they're just nature, if you set such categories, it will be zillions of them. IMHO. For instance bugs, water, trees etc.

Last edited by cbaytan; 09-20-2009 at 10:36 AM. Reason: add words

Andres · 09-20-2009, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by dosdan

Instead of "Sports", what about "Sports/Action"?

Dan.

I agree!

What about Documentary...

Adam: Why not adding the same categories that are available at PPG?

Adam · 09-20-2009, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by Andres

I agree!

What about Documentary...

Adam: Why not adding the same categories that are available at PPG?

If you have any specifics in mind, post them here.

The categorization I'd like to use is by subject matte, not by how it's photographed. So, categories like 'photojournalism' would be redundant.

Arpe · 09-20-2009, 05:21 PM

Where would one put a night cityscape? Is a night category really warranted?

K-9 · 09-20-2009, 06:24 PM

Great idea, but WAY too many categories, IMO.

It can be simplified to a great extent:

Portraiture
B&W
Macro
Landscape
Documentary
Animals/Nature

Just about any subject you find can go under one of these general headings.

Arpe · 09-20-2009, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by K-9

Great idea, but WAY too many categories, IMO.

It can be simplified to a great extent:

Portraiture
B&W
Macro
Landscape
Documentary
Animals/Nature

Just about any subject you find can go under one of these general headings.

In that list where would a close-up of a building detail go? Maybe we need an "other" category as well!

Fl_Gulfer · 09-20-2009, 07:09 PM

It's just a list to pick through to see if you want to add any of them.

Adam · 09-20-2009, 07:22 PM

Sure looks like everyone is all over the place with the suggestions! An abstract & misc section would be needed with that breakup.

dosdan · 09-20-2009, 08:11 PM

Originally posted by K-9

Great idea, but WAY too many categories, IMO.

It can be simplified to a great extent:

Portraiture
B&W
Macro
Landscape
Documentary
Animals/Nature

Just about any subject you find can go under one of these general headings.

I don't think more categories is a problem. When there are many thousands of photos to sift through and you are mainly interested in Sports would you rather spend a long time looking through stuff in "Documentary" that isn't related to sports or go to a more specific category?

Dan

09-20-2009, 09:53 AM	#17
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593 Original Poster	I've now added HDR and Nude to my list of categories, just so that we know what's work-safe and what isn't. I think that many of the others you listed, FL Gulfer, are way too specific to be of any help when browsing, sorting, or searching for photos. If others disagree, I will gladly narrow everything down, however. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

09-20-2009, 01:06 PM	#24
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593 Original Poster	Originally posted by Andres I agree! What about Documentary... Adam: Why not adding the same categories that are available at PPG? If you have any specifics in mind, post them here. The categorization I'd like to use is by subject matte, not by how it's photographed. So, categories like 'photojournalism' would be redundant. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

09-20-2009, 05:21 PM	#25
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Where would one put a night cityscape? Is a night category really warranted? Last edited by Arpe; 09-20-2009 at 09:59 PM.

09-20-2009, 07:22 PM	#29
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593 Original Poster	Sure looks like everyone is all over the place with the suggestions! An abstract & misc section would be needed with that breakup. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Opinions/Suggestions Needed: Best Beginner's Camera	brandontowey	Troubleshooting and Beginner Help	17	02-15-2009 11:06 AM
News New Marketplace Formatting Regulations as of May 2008: Thread Prefixes	Adam	Site Suggestions and Help	9	08-14-2008 02:55 AM
opinions needed	gokenin	Post Your Photos!	0	04-21-2008 08:51 AM
Business card ideas - opinions needed	Gaelen	General Talk	19	01-15-2008 01:32 PM
HDR Leaf Shot--Opinions Needed on the Crop	deadwolfbones	Post Your Photos!	3	11-01-2007 09:29 PM

09-20-2009, 09:17 AM	#16
cbaytan Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Trabzon/Turkey Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,010	Originally posted by Zav Nature morte == Still life Thanks, "still" word is still very confusing to me, mort means "dead" in french and in medicine, but mort = still word is used for inanimate subjects in visual arts. But some ballerinas, sport guys, baby subject pictures even car races called as still photography. When used the description still, subject should be either dead (flowers in vase) or at least have not the ability to move. Now I don't get it how they call a ballet or car race as still photography, still a mystery to me.

09-20-2009, 09:54 AM	#18
Zav Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,371	I think that calling a sport guy or a ballerina "nature morte" is incorrect (believe me, I'm french and I know what "nature morte" means). I think "still photography" is used in opposition to a movie (or sthg like this).

09-20-2009, 09:56 AM	#19
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593 Original Poster	Originally posted by Zav I think that calling a sport guy or a ballerina "nature morte" is incorrect (believe me, I'm french and I know what "nature morte" means). I think "still photography" is used in opposition to a movie (or sthg like this). I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't use this thread to debate things like that. If you really want to clarify what category means what, please start a thread in GT. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

09-20-2009, 10:27 AM	#20
cbaytan Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Trabzon/Turkey Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,010	Originally posted by Adam I've now added HDR and Nude to my list of categories, just so that we know what's work-safe and what isn't. I think that many of the others you listed, FL Gulfer, are way too specific to be of any help when browsing, sorting, or searching for photos. If others disagree, I will gladly narrow everything down, however. I see you change the OP, but I still didn't see nude yet, anyway I was gonna say machinery goes to either still life or industrial me thinks. Industrial is an important category in photography..

09-20-2009, 10:33 AM	#21
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Maybe Birds & Flowers might warrant their own categories?

09-20-2009, 10:35 AM	#22
cbaytan Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Trabzon/Turkey Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,010	Originally posted by dadipentak Maybe Birds & Flowers might warrant their own categories? No they're just nature, if you set such categories, it will be zillions of them. IMHO. For instance bugs, water, trees etc. Last edited by cbaytan; 09-20-2009 at 10:36 AM. Reason: add words

09-20-2009, 12:35 PM	#23
Andres Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buenos Aires Photos: Albums Posts: 240	Originally posted by dosdan Instead of "Sports", what about "Sports/Action"? Dan. I agree! What about Documentary... Adam: Why not adding the same categories that are available at PPG?

09-20-2009, 06:24 PM	#26
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	Great idea, but WAY too many categories, IMO. It can be simplified to a great extent: Portraiture B&W Macro Landscape Documentary Animals/Nature Just about any subject you find can go under one of these general headings.

09-20-2009, 06:40 PM	#27
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Originally posted by K-9 Great idea, but WAY too many categories, IMO. It can be simplified to a great extent: Portraiture B&W Macro Landscape Documentary Animals/Nature Just about any subject you find can go under one of these general headings. In that list where would a close-up of a building detail go? Maybe we need an "other" category as well!

09-20-2009, 07:09 PM	#28
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	It's just a list to pick through to see if you want to add any of them.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

09-20-2009, 08:11 PM	#30
dosdan Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,741	Originally posted by K-9 Great idea, but WAY too many categories, IMO. It can be simplified to a great extent: Portraiture B&W Macro Landscape Documentary Animals/Nature Just about any subject you find can go under one of these general headings. I don't think more categories is a problem. When there are many thousands of photos to sift through and you are mainly interested in Sports would you rather spend a long time looking through stuff in "Documentary" that isn't related to sports or go to a more specific category? Dan