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Michael E. Gordon

Active 2003–2012 · Member since November 1, 2003 · Website · Blog
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Forum posts
128
Critiques

Through the Years

2003–2012
2003
4 critiques
2004
31 critiques
2005
27 critiques
2006
156 forum posts · 26 critiques · 1 image in discussions
2007
97 forum posts · 9 critiques · 1 image in discussions
2008
43 forum posts · 4 critiques · 1 image in discussions · 1 magazine comment
2009
67 forum posts · 11 critiques · 4 images in discussions · 1 magazine comment
2010
1 critique photo · 52 forum posts · 8 critiques
2011
3 critiques
2012
5 critiques

Critique Gallery Photographs

1 photos
Riverside
Michael E. Gordon10 comments

Images in Discussions & Critiques

7 images

Images attached to forum posts and critiques. Usually the member’s own work, though a critique sometimes reworks someone else’s photo.

Re: The Climbing StoryDecember 20, 2006Re: February Theme: TreesFebruary 12, 2007Re: Yosemite high country locationsJune 18, 2008Reflecting on Weir LakeAugust 11, 2009Re: Death Valley "moving rocks"August 24, 2009Re: Share a Sierra Wave shot if you have oneAugust 29, 2009Valley PortalDecember 22, 2009

Discussions Started

10 topics
Alabama Hills group seeks input on designation for famous rocksJuly 15, 2009 · 15 repliesDefine ABSTRACTJune 22, 2006 · 14 repliesValley PortalDecember 22, 2009 · 12 repliesReflecting on Weir LakeAugust 11, 2009 · 7 repliesPoll: Regarding Color Management and Printer ProfilesFebruary 10, 2010 · 6 repliesConsidering entering photo competitions & juried exhibitions?May 11, 2009 · 5 replieswhat makes fall colors?August 31, 2006 · 3 repliesBetterScanning.com Variable Height Mounting Station December 28, 2009 · 2 repliesGear Review: Gura Gear Kiboko photo backpackMay 7, 2010 · 1 replyCustom Printer ProfilesDecember 22, 2008 · 0 replies

On the Magazine

letters & comments
On Toward A Personal Style, December 10, 2008
Thank you for your comments, gentlemen. Stan: I'll never advocate breaking the 'rules' simply to make a statement. This contributes little towards development of style. I should also state that the "rules" (which should ideally be recognized as 'conventions') are merely general guidelines regarding visual perception and the preferences we humans have for image design. To quote Edward Weston, " Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk . " Most o
On Toward A Personal Style, January 13, 2009
THANK YOU for the comments, guys. Arnab: your suggestion is a good one. Sounds like a follow-up article to me