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I think the right decision was made and should remain; this is why a site like this is so important.
All feeling a part of the community no matter what standard one is at. A level playing field, which is what the internet was and should be all about……. Sorry – getting off my soapbox! David. |
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Sounds right to me, Dave
Mike |
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Seeing I turned in my ARPS last year I support the move 100 %
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I agree with Dave on this as it can get to look a bit silly, let the prints speak for themselves.
Although I do believe that qualifications / some distinctions and formal photographic education can help you get more satisfaction out of your photography. I never use any of my distinctions on my prints. I've now also removed the RPS distinction from my signature. JON.
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Seriously, I think the effort of obtaining awards and distinctions is a worthwhile part of the learning process as it pushes one into areas that maybe we wouldn’t otherwise go. So I’m not in any way denigrating there attainment, it’s just that I believe they are irrelevant to the task of viewing photographs. |
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I too think that qualifications, awards and distinctions are worthwhile, but in terms of FADU exhibitions, they should be secondary to the prints. The group has an egalitarian feel to it and this is something that I felt was borne out in the exhibition and book ( and long may it continue). There is always scope within the artist's statement for a photographer to refer to their distinctions / qualifications if they wish to.
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A distinction can be a good thing; one sets a target and works towards that target, and the distinction shows that a certain level of proficiency has been reached, a target achieved.
However, some people become obsessed with distinctions, most notably camera club judges. We have some who insist that all their distinctions are read out before they start judging; this can take 20 minutes or more (Well, it seems like it.) They then proceed to show how little they really know... In the context of FADU, I think you made the right descision Dave. Who cares what letters someone has after their name? It's their work that counts. (Phew) |
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Hi Dave,
I agree with your approach - the photos speak for themselves. No need for a long list of letters after names. Mark |
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I agree with leaving off the distinctions. To me they have about the same relevance as pretentious artists' statements.
Steve. |
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