SniperD said:
Generally.......
a good photo is
1) technically competent in photography and the art (even choosing the medium to take the photo in is considered in the thinking process and the final output in what kind of paper/ print is part of the photography process.)
2) expresses the right mood it is meant to portray
3) reflects on the photographer's maturity/ knowledge/ artistic perception in the art
4) open for multiple intepretations with the given theme
Well, I am happy to see much contribution from all of u, thanks for all the comments and appreciate you guys gave your comments.
Nevertheless, I thought there should be a general guideline in leading to capture a good photograph....Interest in what's make a good photograph and a good photographer are totally different, I would ask whether a good photographer always produces good photos or a great photograph is definitely delivered by a good photographer? (Every now and then?) :nono: I disagreed.
Posting this thread is to seek ppl opinions in judging a good photo and not a good photographer. Many Pros who successfully signed their names in the photography history had done what RemAcuTetigisti said, "Stop discussing and start discovering".... Somehow, we need a guide. Self appreciation is definitely not wrong but one would stay put on his own world.
Why bring in Picasso's arts? Is it a guideline or what? Though not all ppl enjoyed his works but we can say generally his works are appreciated by most artists.. agreed? mmmm Personnally I might not know how to appreciate Picasso arts, but I think he made his marks.
If we were to continue in satisfying our own works, enjoying our own stuff as what arty said, "You should try to sell your "street photos" at the same price." we would start to learn how to appreciate what the majority views...
Why are we "learning" photography if there isn't any guideline? standard to achieve? sttory to tell? and then why felt insulted when asked "what camera u use?" :dunno:
What are the correct exposure? what are the speed taken? How to compose? What to avoid? the DOF? the three-quarters rules? the B/W, the vivid colour and etc... is all lead us to a guide in defining a great photograph, isn't it...
Now, how judges of NPCI or Cannon or RPS accept and award a great picture would tell us more..... not simply just shoot and kept it to urself. SHARE YOUR WORKS in the eyes of public, made ur work worth what u spent.....
Like to hear more constructive opinions.... like SniperD, zaren,RemAcuTetigisti, CK, and especially Storma's quotes....
Thanks again
Benz