I almost didn't upload this photo.
so many people are looking for photos that are loud, vivid and eye catching. they forget that there are quiet moments that don't fill in all the blanks and that leave a part for the imagination.
I love people that do black and white. I love people that are brave enough to do simple shots.
if you'd take the time to share your/others shots that are like that, it'd make my day.
*I'm ready to be inspired*
@dmortega well, I'm more into the 'brave' part rather then the simple. people that risk others not liking their picture -because they have there own style and are different- are the ones I'm talking about. thanks for sharing your photos!!
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LOL Grace, people really latched on to the "simple" aspect of what you were asking :-) I take my pictures for me, and often post things that others may not "get". Probably why I don't get many comments!LOL I don't know that I would call that brave. But I can see how for some it might take a form of bravery to post, especially if they think they need to live up to something based on their perception of the other photographers on the site. This is, of course, a public site. One somewhat based on the idea of community, so there IS a level of "fitting in" to it, I suppose. I think the important thing is are you stretching yourself? Learning new things about the way you see? The way you know your camera? The way you process?
This would probably be one of my more "brave" shots:
As for quiet moments and simplicity I quite like this shot
but I feel braver when I post something like this that I like but really not expect anyone else to like
had this image in my imagination at 6pm and took it close to 8pm, not exactly what i wanted but simplicity was on my mind, not exactly b&w but still pretty much a mono tone
I guess I don't understand the use of the word 'brave' and 'simple'. Are you interested in seeing what people are doing with negative space, a single subject, b&w?
Everyone does their own thing here, as they should. Maybe brave to you is posting b&w but to someone else it's going out and taking portraits. It's all relative to our opinion and point in our life.
@dmortega@flagged I'm going to go out on a limb and say that I think (but obviously do not know!) that Grace meant "brave" in the sense that you post a photo that you like because you like it, even though you know/suspect/think it's not going to be an eye-catching wowzer that appeals to the masses. Brave to be comfortable with something plain and simple that isn't awe inspring, just comforting to your own sensibility.
@rockinrobyn --- Wouldn't you say that is true for most of us? Speaking of myself only, I've come to terms with not trying to get onto the popular page. Obviously, my pictures don't draw the masses. All you need to do is look at the numbers. I don't care though. I post what means the most to me. Does that mean I am brave? Hardly. I am just more comfortable and confident in my own project. I think everyone who posts are posting their own interpretations of their world for the same reasons. So, wouldn't this apply to everyone?
@dmortega I think we're all pretty brave to be part of this project and publicly displaying daily photos instead of just trying to showcase our select favorites! :) So, I'll let Grace chime back in on her definition of brave. Maybe she really just meant photos with a "less is more" / minimalist feel, but I don't see why you need to be brave to post that type of photo. For me, my bravest photo was one that was inspired out of deep emotion that I felt as I created it, and I felt quite vulnerable sharing it.
This one I'd say is brave because it's just so boring and kind of a weird shot, but it's what I had for yesterday lol. Maybe some avid golfers will like it who knows.
@dmortega@flagged@rockinrobyn I kinda figured there might be a bit of misunderstanding about 'brave' but thought everyone can interpret it their own way :) thanks for understanding what I meant, Robin. for me personally, a brave shot is one that might not get a lot of attention because it's not 'amaaazing' or super eye catching. just a photo that I like, and post for myself, because that's what maters. :)
I love black and white and sepia tones...I get your quest. It's very easy to get caught up in all the hub bub of editing...and honestly -- I think for some it is more of a "stretch" than for others -- exposing one's photography art. Clearly there are some very experienced and knowledgeable and talented folks here at 365. I admire their work and am trying to learn from it. I appreciate your thoughts...
@monika64 Unfortunately they were all taken before I joined the project, so are only on my Flickr account. Apologies if it's bad form to post off-site links.
@m9f9l I just wanted to say thank you for what you wrote. I joined this project several months ago just to force myself to get out there and practice and get a picture every day. So often I struggle and worry "are people going to respond to this shot?" I find I am comparing my photos to others and realize it's like comparing a 1st grader to a university student. I am here to learn and that's what I need to remember. I have learned a great deal and hope I have the courage to complete the project. And, yes, I definitely am stretching myself.
And thank you @gracej--this is a wonderful discussion.
@yonnie Yvonne - I started this as a 1st grader, too, but I think we've both progressed -- maybe at least to middle school? lol! In all seriousness, definitely stay with your project!
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This would probably be one of my more "brave" shots:
Even my first picture on this 365 website:
but I feel braver when I post something like this that I like but really not expect anyone else to like
and perhaps the bravest of them all:
Everyone does their own thing here, as they should. Maybe brave to you is posting b&w but to someone else it's going out and taking portraits. It's all relative to our opinion and point in our life.
Also, just saw this one by @nadirafromkannur :
here's a couple of mine:
and perhaps my most minimal:
And thank you @gracej--this is a wonderful discussion.
then on 4 July I liked the minimalism of this rose bud
and - @hehe1308
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