Boris,
I didn't read more than the last few of the "stinkin' filters" mails,
but I think "Sales" is too broad a category to answer univocally about
it. Selling for editorial purposes means you have a useable photo at
the right time for the editor who needs it. Selling for decoration of
people's apartment walls is only down to adapting to the buyer's
taste. -Which seems to be next to random selections from my POV
(hehe).
Making photos on demand is again a whole different issue (weddings,
news events, etc.).
Prize harvesting in competitions is by comparison a more predictable
trade. In all competitions, it's down to the sense of aesthetics with
the jury. Certain compositional aspects, certain choice of subjects,
certain renderings. You can't bank a prize beforehand, but it's pretty
simple to aim in the right direction if you study previous winners
and/or the charter for the competition. It also helps if you're
familiar with the infamous "camera club aesthethics".
Hmmm. I see the last sentence is a good flame bait, but having seen to
your local camera club, I think you know what I mean...
Cheers,
Jostein
----- Original Message -----
From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <pentax-discuss@pdml.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2005 6:43 AM
Subject: To Herb Chong et al
Hi!
Herb, I followed the "no stinking filters" thread for some time. I
have a question.
You may argue that if a photo sold, it means that it managed to
overcome some competition... Hence it is rather good one...
What about those photos that participate in (international) contests
and get mentions or even prizes?
Boris
