I know I can google this, but I wanted to hear from the people as well. If someone shows you an album and asks your opinion, what would you look for?

My take: I know it is subjective to a degree. I know principles in composition are important But I am not sure I could be part of a discussion on the topic and it would be cool to!

Thanks

  • AntY@lemmy.world
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    17 hours ago

    Photography, like all art, is completely subjective. A good photograph is one that makes you feel something. I don’t care much for all those pictures with the perfect compositions but it’s the feeling that is important. Extra points for a photograph that delivers the feeling that the photographer intended.

    What makes a good photo is that you want to look at it. Or maybe you don’t want to look at it but you just have to. Composition can help tell a story but composition does not make the picture.

    I really like the photographer Robert Adams, and in particular his book “Skogen”. It’s filled with nice pictures and very few of them follow many of the common composition “rules”.

    You like what you like. If someone shows you pictures, just tell them what you like about the pictures.