Blog - Commentshttp://www.michaelddavis.com/blog/©2010 Mike Davisen-USSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Dallas Photographer Les Wollam comments on What is the relationship of photographer with picture editor?Dallas Photographer Les WollamTue, 07 Feb 2012 20:27:50 +0000http://www.michaelddavis.com/blog/2011/3/30/what-is-the-relationship-of-photographer-with-picture-editor.html#comments285565:5597405:comment/16808357Mike-
I only wish i had the opportunity to work with a good, or for that matter, any picture editor. so many of the assignments i've received over the years have simply been 'assigned' and i'm on my own. no further contact with the editor or whoever thought i was the right guy for the job. i'd loved to have had the benefit of someone who could have helped bring out the best in me. thanks for the essay.
Dallas Architectural Photographer Les Wollam

David - It's never too late to connect with a good editor.

]]>Dallas Photographer Les Wollam comments on On the passing of Eve ArnoldDallas Photographer Les WollamTue, 07 Feb 2012 20:22:05 +0000http://www.michaelddavis.com/blog/2012/1/7/on-the-passing-of-eve-arnold.html#comments285565:5597405:comment/16808330Mike--
I'm sorry, i can't place Eve's name. who did she work for?
I'm sure she'd be touched to read your eulogy.
--les
Dallas Photographer Les Wollam

David - Thank you. Eve was a Magnum photographer.

]]>Zisis Kardianos comments on Bring back Two Pictures feature: Benjamin RusnakZisis KardianosTue, 31 Jan 2012 15:19:40 +0000http://www.michaelddavis.com/blog/2011/3/2/bring-back-two-pictures-feature-benjamin-rusnak.html#comments285565:5597405:comment/16740563An abundance of hard earned knowledge in a brief but essential critique. Thank you.

]]>patrick dinneen comments on The difference between a picture story and a photo essaypatrick dinneenThu, 19 Jan 2012 16:05:30 +0000http://www.michaelddavis.com/blog/2010/6/3/the-difference-between-a-picture-story-and-a-photo-essay.html#comments285565:5597405:comment/16626152Thanks for this post. I'm adding a 'photo story/essay' section to my photogrpahy website (http://www.photoblog.ie) and trying to decide what to call it.....
Still haven't decided but it's nice to see that I'm not the only one wondering what the difference is.

Patrick - It's hard to know without seeing the photos. - Mike

]]>Libby comments on Got a question?LibbyTue, 03 Jan 2012 03:20:48 +0000http://www.michaelddavis.com/blog/2011/12/12/got-a-question.html#comments285565:5597405:comment/16426380Oh crap, I am behind in my RSS reader and see you touched on this in a subsequent post.

So here you go with query. How do you know when a shot has that "X factor" Especially if it is out of the realm of "acceptable" technical parameters. Thanks!

]]>Libby comments on Got a question?LibbyTue, 03 Jan 2012 03:11:41 +0000http://www.michaelddavis.com/blog/2011/12/12/got-a-question.html#comments285565:5597405:comment/16426281Would enjoy hearing your opinions on things like Instagram and that Hipstamatic or whatever it is. A good thing, or are we just contributing to the ever growing Digital Glut.

]]>Kevin @Flyer Online comments on Two digital questions, and responsesKevin @Flyer OnlineWed, 28 Dec 2011 03:31:28 +0000http://www.michaelddavis.com/blog/2011/12/15/two-digital-questions-and-responses.html#comments285565:5597405:comment/16365090I'm missing my old analog camera after reading this post. The rise of Digital Photography today just make analog/film photography just a part of history which is wrong.

]]>Mike Wren comments on How do you know if you’re any good, as a photographer?Mike WrenTue, 27 Dec 2011 02:43:01 +0000http://www.michaelddavis.com/blog/2011/12/9/how-do-you-know-if-youre-any-good-as-a-photographer.html#comments285565:5597405:comment/16349419Fantastic post, Michael. It's been printed and now has a permanent spot on my inspiration wall.

]]>Mark Lea comments on In search of clarityMark LeaThu, 22 Dec 2011 16:59:27 +0000http://www.michaelddavis.com/blog/2011/11/21/in-search-of-clarity.html#comments285565:5597405:comment/16307576It's a valuable point you make here Mike. Choosing which photo to use, is for me probably the most difficult part of the whole photographic process. And the why of it feeds directly into my greater picture taking. Sadly I barely take photographs these days, mainly because I don't know why I'm doing what I'm doing, or what I've got to add to the overall conversation.

With regard to @Marnie and the legibility issue. To my eyes the text is a little low in contrast against the grey background, but I think you get away with it because of the generous font size. I'd prefer a little darker with the text or lighter with the page colour.

A great read your blog btw.

]]>Frank M. comments on Two digital questions, and responsesFrank M.Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:09:20 +0000http://www.michaelddavis.com/blog/2011/12/15/two-digital-questions-and-responses.html#comments285565:5597405:comment/16226409Mike
Thanks for your responses. An interesting read, as usual.
Just allow me to add a "curious oddity" I found recently on the web. What if classic images from renowned photographers were given the Instagram treatment? Would the "nostalgic" look help create a new connection with the viewer, something even completely independent from the original image? Would the image actually (gasp) look better? Andrew Emond does that on his Mastergram site. Here's a paradigmatic example:

http://mastergram.tumblr.com/post/12231916236/henri-cartier-bresson-behind-the-gare-st

This is just a formal exercise, but I found it thought provoking the first time I saw it. It took me back to the old question: what makes a good photograph?
Frank

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