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curdiogenes (a group admin) says:
08 Nov 09 - Attention new Mods: this group was created for the purpose of discussion, don't worry about building the pool so much, but let in stuff that makes you question why the portraits are good -- or if you aren't sure...
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About Verities and Balderdash
What is it that makes a portrait work?
And why is it so damn difficult?
Verities and Balderdash is a place for photographers to display their attempts at making portraits.
This group will be heavily curated by administrators and a second time by guest moderators, who will be asked to come in and cull the pool on a regular basis, with the aim of getting the very best from the members.
Please don't be offended if your photo is invited and then bounced by a guest moderator. This group is a place for learning, and in the process of dissecting the work here, some (most?) portraits just won't make the grade.
Oh, and discussions should be related to portraiture please, either the technical or artistic.
"So many people dislike themselves so thoroughly that they never see any reproduction of themselves that suits. None of us is born with the right face. It’s a tough job being a portrait photographer." - Imogen Cunningham
“The most difficult thing for me is a portrait. You have to try and put your camera between the skin of a person and his shirt.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
"A good portrait is incredibly hard to create, there is too much temptation to pander to the individual rather than portray them as they really were." - Philippe Halsman
Rules -
1. Portraits only - your best please
2. No self-portraits
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