Stages of a Photographer

sjwaldron · 02-18-2012, 09:32 PM

Around 10 years in now, 7 with a SLR. Never had an interest in film (I had one as a kid, didn't use it much) and don't think I ever will unless I get interested in the developing aspects or try to make my own cameras. I like using the lenses from those days though. I think the line is flawed because it doesn't have learning right up there with practice as the final aspects, because they should both be intertwined and never ending.

Tonto · 02-18-2012, 10:00 PM

<------ Gear faggot

At least I am in my acceptance stage "My Name is Carl and I'm a gearfaggot..."

I'm actually working on my relationship of shooting and PP especially low light so part of me has advanced

reivax · 02-18-2012, 10:28 PM

Originally posted by RXrenesis8

/r/photography?

/r/photography indeed.

reivax · 02-18-2012, 10:34 PM

Originally posted by RioRico

You really don't know? /p/ is the 4chan photography forum. Users say F*GGOT and N*GGER a lot. Canon fanbois rule. It's a great place to vent anonymously, if you have the stomach for that sh!t.

/p/ is tame compared to some of the other stuff on 4chan. Still, it's not for the weak of heart. Didn't even notice this was originally a 4chan image until /p/ was pointed out. Makes sense, reddit "borrows" (or steals) a lot from 4chan.

bam431 · 02-19-2012, 11:42 PM

That's pretty damn accurate.

TOUGEFC · 02-19-2012, 11:47 PM

Originally posted by reivax

/p/ is tame compared to some of the other stuff on 4chan. Still, it's not for the weak of heart. Didn't even notice this was originally a 4chan image until /p/ was pointed out. Makes sense, reddit "borrows" (or steals) a lot from 4chan.

Agreed, if anyone ventures into that forum.... stay away from /b/

Don From The Radio · 02-20-2012, 03:19 AM

I never knew 4chan had a Photo board. I also didn't know that so many 18 year old sociopaths (typical 4chan users) were Canon users.

reivax · 02-20-2012, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by Don From The Radio

I never knew 4chan had a Photo board. I also didn't know that so many 18 year old sociopaths (typical 4chan users) were Canon users.

I thought that was pretty surprising too. You'd figure a site with so many people who take pride in being "different" would use something other than the most popular brand in the world.

magkelly · 02-20-2012, 01:34 PM

Since all I do is practice, practice, practice I guess that's the best place for me on there. I'm doing a lot of stuff on there actually up and down, but that seems the most apt place.

grainbelt · 02-20-2012, 01:48 PM

This needs to be a sticky!

I've seen it before and it still never fails to elicit a chuckle, though a couple of years ago that chuckle was a bit muted and painful.

I think the 'how good I think I am' needs to continue wavering toward the end, I don't know anyone that is ever really satisfied with their work, particularly as a hobbyist.

Don From The Radio · 02-20-2012, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by reivax

I thought that was pretty surprising too. You'd figure a site with so many people who take pride in being "different" would use something other than the most popular brand in the world.

They may think they're different, but 4chan (especially /b/) is the epitome of hivemind.

jsherman999 · 02-20-2012, 03:58 PM

I've posted this before, here and on dpreview, I think it's pretty accurate

Two interesting things - the folks who go off into space on that blue dotted line, thinking they're exceptional even though their actual skills are not increasing, and the folks who have been humbled enough by everything else they see (represented by hitting the 4chan /p/ point) that 'how good they really are' (orange/green) is actually higher than 'how good they think they are' (blue) past that point.

Prox-iee · 03-05-2012, 05:02 PM

I admit, I post on /p/ quite regularly. I Like it because they don't beat around the bush. If a picture sucks they won't hesitate to tell you. That's why when you discover /p/ in the image, it goes way down. In the rare case /p/ loves you for some reason, they stroke your ego majorly, which is why it goes up a lot at that point too.

But if you ignore the crap people post, there is usually good advise to be found.

When people hear its on 4chan they think the worst, but really, its not that bad.

EJMzagsfan · 03-12-2012, 01:46 AM

Originally posted by reivax

Not sure if this has already been posted, but I found this image while going through Reddit. I thought it was pretty funny. I think I'm in the "Damnit, I suck" stage.

Me too!

kswier · 03-12-2012, 04:35 AM

Originally posted by EJMzagsfan

Me too!

I third that. Hopefully will have more time to practice one this whole work and school thing is done.

02-20-2012, 03:58 PM	#27
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	I've posted this before, here and on dpreview, I think it's pretty accurate Two interesting things - the folks who go off into space on that blue dotted line, thinking they're exceptional even though their actual skills are not increasing, and the folks who have been humbled enough by everything else they see (represented by hitting the 4chan /p/ point) that 'how good they really are' (orange/green) is actually higher than 'how good they think they are' (blue) past that point. Last edited by jsherman999; 02-20-2012 at 04:04 PM.

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02-18-2012, 09:32 PM	#16
sjwaldron Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,235	Around 10 years in now, 7 with a SLR. Never had an interest in film (I had one as a kid, didn't use it much) and don't think I ever will unless I get interested in the developing aspects or try to make my own cameras. I like using the lenses from those days though. I think the line is flawed because it doesn't have learning right up there with practice as the final aspects, because they should both be intertwined and never ending.

02-18-2012, 10:00 PM	#17
Tonto Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wellington Posts: 969	<------ Gear faggot At least I am in my acceptance stage "My Name is Carl and I'm a gearfaggot..." I'm actually working on my relationship of shooting and PP especially low light so part of me has advanced

02-18-2012, 10:28 PM	#18
reivax Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 826 Original Poster	Originally posted by RXrenesis8 /r/photography? /r/photography indeed.

02-18-2012, 10:34 PM	#19
reivax Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 826 Original Poster	Originally posted by RioRico You really don't know? /p/ is the 4chan photography forum. Users say FGGOT and NGGER a lot. Canon fanbois rule. It's a great place to vent anonymously, if you have the stomach for that sh!t. /p/ is tame compared to some of the other stuff on 4chan. Still, it's not for the weak of heart. Didn't even notice this was originally a 4chan image until /p/ was pointed out. Makes sense, reddit "borrows" (or steals) a lot from 4chan.

02-19-2012, 11:42 PM	#20
bam431 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 45	That's pretty damn accurate.

02-19-2012, 11:47 PM	#21
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by reivax /p/ is tame compared to some of the other stuff on 4chan. Still, it's not for the weak of heart. Didn't even notice this was originally a 4chan image until /p/ was pointed out. Makes sense, reddit "borrows" (or steals) a lot from 4chan. Agreed, if anyone ventures into that forum.... stay away from /b/

02-20-2012, 03:19 AM	#22
Don From The Radio Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Delaware Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 344	I never knew 4chan had a Photo board. I also didn't know that so many 18 year old sociopaths (typical 4chan users) were Canon users.

02-20-2012, 11:41 AM	#23
reivax Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 826 Original Poster	Originally posted by Don From The Radio I never knew 4chan had a Photo board. I also didn't know that so many 18 year old sociopaths (typical 4chan users) were Canon users. I thought that was pretty surprising too. You'd figure a site with so many people who take pride in being "different" would use something other than the most popular brand in the world.

02-20-2012, 01:34 PM	#24
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Since all I do is practice, practice, practice I guess that's the best place for me on there. I'm doing a lot of stuff on there actually up and down, but that seems the most apt place.

02-20-2012, 01:48 PM	#25
grainbelt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Albums Posts: 587	This needs to be a sticky! I've seen it before and it still never fails to elicit a chuckle, though a couple of years ago that chuckle was a bit muted and painful. I think the 'how good I think I am' needs to continue wavering toward the end, I don't know anyone that is ever really satisfied with their work, particularly as a hobbyist.

02-20-2012, 03:34 PM	#26
Don From The Radio Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Delaware Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 344	Originally posted by reivax I thought that was pretty surprising too. You'd figure a site with so many people who take pride in being "different" would use something other than the most popular brand in the world. They may think they're different, but 4chan (especially /b/) is the epitome of hivemind.

03-05-2012, 05:02 PM	#28
Prox-iee Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NH Photos: Gallery Posts: 107	I admit, I post on /p/ quite regularly. I Like it because they don't beat around the bush. If a picture sucks they won't hesitate to tell you. That's why when you discover /p/ in the image, it goes way down. In the rare case /p/ loves you for some reason, they stroke your ego majorly, which is why it goes up a lot at that point too. But if you ignore the crap people post, there is usually good advise to be found. When people hear its on 4chan they think the worst, but really, its not that bad.

03-12-2012, 01:46 AM	#29
EJMzagsfan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Idaho Photos: Albums Posts: 241	Originally posted by reivax Not sure if this has already been posted, but I found this image while going through Reddit. I thought it was pretty funny. I think I'm in the "Damnit, I suck" stage. Me too!

03-12-2012, 04:35 AM	#30
kswier Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 426	Originally posted by EJMzagsfan Me too! I third that. Hopefully will have more time to practice one this whole work and school thing is done.