Posted by Jim Erhardt on September 6, 2006 at 6:54 AM
We have been fortunate to have some talented individuals contributing articles each month, which makes for some great reading. This month's article by Guy Tal is an excellent example of and article that is both interesting and unique, and I'm sure it will rack up many views in our site stats!
What we would like to do is get a feel for the type of articles that interest you, our members, the most. With the level of talent now contributing to NPN, I plan to develop a more concise editorial schedule based on your preferences and seasonal themes.
So please take a moment and and tell us the type of articles you enjoy the most. Feel free to peruse the NPN archives to review the articles we have published in the past, and which of those articles are of greatest interest to you.
If you would like to share any feedback on specific authors, please feel free to do so in confidence with me at editor@naturephotographers.net.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts!
Posted by Bill Chambers on September 19, 2006 at 10:26 AM
Guy's article in this issue is the perfect example of the type of story I love to read. We all have these stories in our memories which, in hindsight, are immensely more enjoyable than when we were actually experiencing them. I love to read of others' similiar experiences. Also, I love the technical articles a lot, ie. Darwin's article on ortonizing a few months back.
Would love to see more articles on composition and developing and refining your 'eye' for composition.
Basically, I think what I'm saying is keep on keeping on.
Posted by Steve Foss on September 20, 2006 at 10:35 PM
The technical aspects of photography and the digital darkroom have been discussed and written about quite well on NPN, as well as how-to for professionals. All who have contributed to those should be congratulated.
What I'm about to write may reveal my lack of seniority here. In other words, I may have missed some things that already have been published.
What about inspiration? What about the crisp tang of emotion when we feel we've captured something perfect in the field -- and our guts churn when we see it realized on the screen and from the printer? What about a knowledge of our particular landscape and chaos of weather so intimate that we hike 7.39 miles through a snowstorm because we know the weather will break, and when it does a phenominal light will cast itself across the dried seeds of plants we've been monitoring all summer and fall, dreaming of just such a moment. What about an image so personal that we debate the veracity of sharing it even with our most loving companions?
Why, why do you photograph?
Posted by Guy Tal on September 21, 2006 at 5:46 PM
Steve, these are my favorite topics to read and write about.
Guy
Posted by Jim Erhardt on September 21, 2006 at 8:59 PM
Discussion
4 repliesWhat we would like to do is get a feel for the type of articles that interest you, our members, the most. With the level of talent now contributing to NPN, I plan to develop a more concise editorial schedule based on your preferences and seasonal themes.
So please take a moment and and tell us the type of articles you enjoy the most. Feel free to peruse the NPN archives to review the articles we have published in the past, and which of those articles are of greatest interest to you.
If you would like to share any feedback on specific authors, please feel free to do so in confidence with me at editor@naturephotographers.net.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts!
Would love to see more articles on composition and developing and refining your 'eye' for composition.
Basically, I think what I'm saying is keep on keeping on.
What I'm about to write may reveal my lack of seniority here. In other words, I may have missed some things that already have been published.
What about inspiration? What about the crisp tang of emotion when we feel we've captured something perfect in the field -- and our guts churn when we see it realized on the screen and from the printer? What about a knowledge of our particular landscape and chaos of weather so intimate that we hike 7.39 miles through a snowstorm because we know the weather will break, and when it does a phenominal light will cast itself across the dried seeds of plants we've been monitoring all summer and fall, dreaming of just such a moment. What about an image so personal that we debate the veracity of sharing it even with our most loving companions?
Why, why do you photograph?
Guy