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chedoy · 01-13-2010, 10:12 AM

Get close.

Class A · 01-13-2010, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by Cosmo

And pretty much anything Garry Winogrand ever said.

What did he say (except from the one quote which was already posted)?

Originally posted by Cosmo

'If your pictures aren't good enough, you aren't close enough' -Robert Capa

It always appeared to me that this was very good advice for a war photographer like Capa or maybe documentary photographer but that this advice is often extended beyond its original context. I might be wrong and I don't want to dilute this very nice threads with fruitless discussions but since we had the "closer" theme a number of times now I felt I'd like to say that a) the message has been sent and b) it may not be a message that is a generally applicable as it is often purported to be.

EDIT: I just realised that the thread was about the best advice individuals received and that it in this light it makes sense to repeat an advice even if it appeared before. I wouldn't do that but I now see why some did it.

**volley** · 01-13-2010, 12:40 PM

Use a tripod

Cosmo · 01-13-2010, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by Class A

What did he say (except from the one quote which was already posted)?

Google, 'Garry Winogrand quotes', first result.

Garry Winogrand - American Photographer - Quotes, Tips and Wisdom about Photography

rfortson · 01-13-2010, 03:03 PM

Even bad photography can be fun.

nulla · 01-14-2010, 12:52 AM

I am a fill the frame fan

Class A · 01-15-2010, 12:31 AM

“If you want to be a better photographer, stand in front of more interesting stuff.“ -- Jim Richardson

wwwmorrell · 01-15-2010, 02:48 AM

Originally posted by Class A

“If you want to be a better photographer, stand in front of more interesting stuff.“ -- Jim Richardson

Now that has to be the best advice, ever.

RioRico · 01-15-2010, 11:13 AM

My favorite quote: "Amateurs worry about cameras. Pros worry about lenses. Photographers worry about light."

My best advice: "Point the camera. Inhale. Press the shutter while exhaling."

My favorite concept: "Art does not require high resolution."

LeDave · 01-15-2010, 01:34 PM

"The best piece of equipment in your bag is your attitude" Joe Mcnally

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awuFSWRjoI0

esman7 · 01-15-2010, 04:48 PM

"the best shot is just a few steps away" - Scott Kelby.

Class A · 01-15-2010, 08:42 PM

Originally posted by esman7

"the best shot is just a few steps away" - Scott Kelby.

That's just wrong, ain't it? A good shot might be just a few steps away but the best?

esman7 · 01-15-2010, 09:06 PM

Originally posted by Class A

That's just wrong, ain't it? A good shot might be just a few steps away but the best?

hahaha I was at work and wrote it quickly. I think it was that the "best shot MAY be a few steps away."

Thanks for pointing that out

Kaimarx · 01-15-2010, 10:36 PM

"...the best shot is just a few steps away" - Scott Kelby.

I interpreted that one as another play on the get closer saying?

Marc Sabatella · 01-16-2010, 02:24 PM

I don't. I take "get closer" literally, but a "few steps away" might mean to step backward or to the side - the idea to try to find the most interesting perspective on the scene, which may or may not be achieved by getting closer.

01-13-2010, 12:25 PM	#32
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by Cosmo And pretty much anything Garry Winogrand ever said. What did he say (except from the one quote which was already posted)? Originally posted by Cosmo 'If your pictures aren't good enough, you aren't close enough' -Robert Capa It always appeared to me that this was very good advice for a war photographer like Capa or maybe documentary photographer but that this advice is often extended beyond its original context. I might be wrong and I don't want to dilute this very nice threads with fruitless discussions but since we had the "closer" theme a number of times now I felt I'd like to say that a) the message has been sent and b) it may not be a message that is a generally applicable as it is often purported to be. EDIT: I just realised that the thread was about the best advice individuals received and that it in this light it makes sense to repeat an advice even if it appeared before. I wouldn't do that but I now see why some did it. Last edited by Class A; 01-13-2010 at 12:37 PM.

01-15-2010, 02:48 AM	#38
wwwmorrell Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mount Buller, Australia Posts: 397	Originally posted by Class A “If you want to be a better photographer, stand in front of more interesting stuff.“ -- Jim Richardson Now that has to be the best advice, ever. Last edited by wwwmorrell; 01-15-2010 at 02:55 AM.

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01-13-2010, 10:12 AM	#31
chedoy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 143	Get close.

01-13-2010, 12:40 PM	#33
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	Use a tripod

01-13-2010, 01:38 PM	#34
Cosmo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 488	Originally posted by Class A What did he say (except from the one quote which was already posted)? Google, 'Garry Winogrand quotes', first result. Garry Winogrand - American Photographer - Quotes, Tips and Wisdom about Photography

01-13-2010, 03:03 PM	#35
rfortson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,129	Even bad photography can be fun.

01-14-2010, 12:52 AM	#36
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	I am a fill the frame fan

01-15-2010, 12:31 AM	#37
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	“If you want to be a better photographer, stand in front of more interesting stuff.“ -- Jim Richardson

01-15-2010, 11:13 AM	#39
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	My favorite quote: "Amateurs worry about cameras. Pros worry about lenses. Photographers worry about light." My best advice: "Point the camera. Inhale. Press the shutter while exhaling." My favorite concept: "Art does not require high resolution."

01-15-2010, 01:34 PM	#40
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	"The best piece of equipment in your bag is your attitude" Joe Mcnally http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awuFSWRjoI0

01-15-2010, 04:48 PM	#41
esman7 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 322	"the best shot is just a few steps away" - Scott Kelby.

01-15-2010, 08:42 PM	#42
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by esman7 "the best shot is just a few steps away" - Scott Kelby. That's just wrong, ain't it? A good shot might be just a few steps away but the best?

01-15-2010, 09:06 PM	#43
esman7 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 322	Originally posted by Class A That's just wrong, ain't it? A good shot might be just a few steps away but the best? hahaha I was at work and wrote it quickly. I think it was that the "best shot MAY be a few steps away." Thanks for pointing that out

01-15-2010, 10:36 PM	#44
Kaimarx Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Auckland Photos: Gallery Posts: 452	"...the best shot is just a few steps away" - Scott Kelby. I interpreted that one as another play on the get closer saying?

01-16-2010, 02:24 PM	#45
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	I don't. I take "get closer" literally, but a "few steps away" might mean to step backward or to the side - the idea to try to find the most interesting perspective on the scene, which may or may not be achieved by getting closer.

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