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Originally Posted by Holloran Grade
Yes, because when presented with the scene in the picture, you can only look at the train.
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You present a scene heavily biased towards the train (i.e a train and a signal), and expect someone to do what?
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You completely miss the picture - it is much more than just a train.
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You could have fooled me with this example.
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This is due to your Pavlovian way of looking at the railroading world through a lens, brought to you by the folks at RP.
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Quite the contrary. They rejected it didn't they?
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There is no understanding of the purposeful juxtaposition of light and dark, no comprehension of complex compositions, or artistic expression.
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How dare they strip you of your artistic license to deliver us poorly lit, basic compositions under the guise of Art...
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Only rigid standards that result in uniform compositions and that certain 3/4 look that people have come to know and expect.
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Like your shot, except with better lighting?
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Hence the reason why a great number of the images posted on any given day, all look alike.
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You've got me there.
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Imagine what the world must have looked like before the cookie cutter images became the accepted way?
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So give them something quality that breaks the mold. Shooting standard stuff from the dark side doesn't cut it IMO.
Loyd L.