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Comment on The ‘Problem’ With Photography Prizes by Mimi

Mimi — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:58:23 +0000

I agree in seeing the tragic trend in associating war/conflict photography with the chance to be “quickly” recognised through awards, festival and grants. This has triggered in young photographers the idea that if they cover a conflict of some sort, they will be “famous” and eventually praised as “courageous” “cool” adventurers/photographers, while they do not necessarily have any experience or training nor any particular photographic skills.

However you wish to put it, at the end of the day, in such competitive environment, what appears to be ultimately celebrated is the photographer himself and his “hero-like” characteristics, rather than placing a real substantial focus on the subjects covered by them. I think that’s sad!

Comment on Seeing the light, the freelance way. by John Macpherson

John Macpherson — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:23:36 +0000

Aw come on now Catherine! Brave? No I don’t think so…….honestly…..you expect me to say NO to a group of 16 women? Are you mad!

Comment on Seeing the light, the freelance way. by Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:12:39 +0000

You’re a brave man!! Sounds like such fun and I hope they’re going to create a book from it.

Comment on “Cameras, they steal your soul, so they do.” by John Macpherson

John Macpherson — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:59:25 +0000

Thanks SJ. Yes its a real shame that honest work can get you so far into a ‘mess’. However, like you, if a parent wishes an image retracted, I’d agree. It’s really not worth the distress it causes them and the damage it can cause you too.

Comment on “Cameras, they steal your soul, so they do.” by SJ

SJ — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:07:16 +0000

I just had removed some photographs from my Google page and my facebook page after a parent retracted their consent. I guess I could of been funny and said they were taken in a public place and you agreed but to be honest there are so many horror stories out there it’s not surprising that parents are worried. It’s a shame because there are some beautiful photo’s that I now won’t use on my site or pages because of their concerns but also my best ones so far too – always the way isn’t it Really enjoyed your post.

Comment on Thievery, and Volvos. by Toby Key

Toby Key — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:42:44 +0000

I’ve seen burly gentlemen with transit pick ups searching for ‘scrap’ metal round the back of my house too. My advice get into old MG’s Morrises, Austins, or Triumphs. They rotted so badly that there’s plenty of engines left over! I have an old MGB roadster and my local dealer has half a barn full of serviceable 1800cc B series engines. And a field full of terminal MGB GT shells

Comment on Thievery, and Volvos. by J A Mortram

J A Mortram — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:12:34 +0000

Oh that’s AWFUL!!! Beautiful car… just a total classic. We had a similar thing happen here… a lot of it going around. Really so sorry for you David.

Comment on Thievery, and Volvos. by Jeremy

Jeremy — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:51:08 +0000

Bugger. I wouldn’t know how to weld, or what to do with an engine that wasn’t in a car, but I know bastards when I’m told about them.

Comment on Thievery, and Volvos. by John Macpherson

John Macpherson — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:31:09 +0000

If my drive was as old as me it would need a horse in front of it!

Comment on Thievery, and Volvos. by David White

David White — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:27:25 +0000

Ahh…John. You are so right. I knew someone would understand

Thanks.

Your Landie is just a wee whippersnapper..the old girl above is as ancient as me…42..