That might be something for like, a better job, or a career in trying to work hard for something. But I think photography is a little different than that. It's more of a talent. Look at fashion for example. No one just becomes this person that can make wardrobes and different clothes, you gotta have the eye for it, and same with photography, you gotta have the eye for photography. And to be honest it's REALLY easy to tell who has it and who doesn't lol. But I will not go there. It's all fun stuff, fun hobby, but it's a talent for some

This post was edited by chantal7 on Jan 12 2009 09:10pm

lol Yeah I know what you mean and I am probably one of those not so talented persons in here but I still believe that people who don't have talent for photography still can get better at it by practicing and reading tutorials or even get some guidance from the pros. I do like photography and a lot too so I don't really care if I have talent for it or not as long as I know that I am learning and getting better at it and most of all the fun I have while taking those pictures and the satisfaction that I actually did manage to take a few good photos and got some positive comments even from some of those pros on thephotoforum, all those things make me want to learn more and more about photography and try hard to get better at it. As for you, well I still believe that you are one of those people who undervalue their own talents and especially when you get some negative comments from jerks you tend to give up instead of keep struggling and try to prove them wrong. I am sorry if what I said is wrong but that's what I have noticed and it's a shame that you don't want to at least TRY to become a professional photographer.
I believe someone who truly has talent don't brag all the time and/or judge others all the freaking time as if they are the very best and everyone else are spammers and newbies. Just look at Astragony, I think nobody in this forum would disagree with me when I say that he is a pro and really has talent for photography and I don't think I have seen him brag about his talent and his achievements. Well he does like to show off his expensive equipment but thats it lol. Being a loud mouth and a narcissist don't make you a pro and it certainly won't make people respect or admire you at least that's what I have heard and seen.

This post was edited by Futurama on Jan 13 2009 01:14am

A couple I took the other day while snowboarding/ driving out to Alyeska.


















On the note of photography being a talent. Everything can be learned except composition. But by studying other's works and discovering your own style I think anyone can be a professional photographer. I personally think photography is a art median for those who aren't the most artistic fellows and can't draw a straight line such as myself. Kind of levels the playing field and lets anyone create art.

Yeah, and that's the other thing about photography, hehe

Its snowing for the first time in a while. Hopefully going to be able to get out and shoot today.

Some pictures I tookout of my back window (with a regular point and shoot):

Man, get the date off them XD.

That's so true. I am sure there are photographers out there who are actually less talented than some of the amateurs but they managed to become professionals because they have passion for photography and was willing to put energy and time into learning and perfecting their skills.


those are some awesome winter landscapes
and I am glad that my topic has attracted new dudes to post their pictures here
Thanks for sharing!

This post was edited by Futurama on Jan 13 2009 06:29pm

Ok I only managed to take one picture today because of the crappy weather and my laziness lol

It shows how much it has snowed lately and I am sure at certain places it's even more than that

So much snow here, but too busy to go out and get it.

I now have 3 weeks of no school for 2 Exams and a semester change. I plan to get out everyday.
You will see some awesome winter landscapes tomorrow. I plan to walk to one of the highest points in my area and get a nice view.