Comments on: Promoting Passion Week 43: Fun with Failure!

By: Simon

Simon — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 02:22:45 +0000

Would you care share why you don’t like them?

It is always a fascinating thing to me why we don’t like something we have produced for whatever reason, after all we are surely always our own hardest critic, that of course is often a good thing.

I love the top one, I find it very emotive and thought provoking, though I’m sure there aspects of it one could pick holes in, but aren’t there always? However I would be very happy to be able to say, “I done that, it was me and I like it” but if you don’t, nothing anyone can say will change it.

I like the other two as well, but not so as much as the other one, just my own preference of course which also of course doesn’t mean much, no one can see the vision or intent of vision of the creator. The snail however is superb, not many would have thought to do that.

I experiment a lot, so “failure” can be high, but of course as you say, in these you can learn the most.
I love to play with lights, it is one of my many passions and can be at times one of the most frustrating things too, the minds eye and reality can be worlds apart!

So anyway, a failure, there are varying degrees, most things can be worked through or evolved, but if I had one tragic story, I think it would be tripping over the tripod and watching it, camera an all, plummet several hundred feet to the beach below in an almost slow motion moment, powerless to do anything about it.
As image making goes, something just don’t work out, but it would be a boring life if you always got it right/how you want it to be.

By: Willow

Willow — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 21:06:37 +0000

“Look, a snail! It’s a big one. I’m gonna put it on my face!” — this is why I love you so much (okay, well, part of the reason). You are crazy, and bold, and not afraid to try new things. Even when it means putting snails on your face. I absolutely loved the video, and I think so much of the time the creative process is about enjoying the journey, and learning from it, rather than working just to achieve a finished product that we feel good about. You are such an inspiration! (Also, working with lights can be such a pain in the behind. Almost every time I try to use flash, there’s a period of 5-20 minutes of them not firing, or not triggering at the proper output, or some other issue that can be just so frustrating when you’re used to working in natural light. Often times the solution is really random, too — like, the third time I turn them off and back on, they magically work. Bravo for putting up with it long enough to get something out of it!)

By: Sharon Fibelkorn Chapman

Sharon Fibelkorn Chapman — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 23:46:13 +0000

Outstanding! 🙂 I needed this reminder.

S’

By: Elisabeth Ladwig

Elisabeth Ladwig — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:07:09 +0000

In reply to Minnie. Such a great story, and I love the light in the shot. Thanks for sharing.

By: Jen Sulak

Jen Sulak — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 16:37:02 +0000

and here i just got new bubble wrap…..in the mail! HAHAHAAHH 🙂 great post, and food for thought.

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 00:46:40 +0000

I am not even into photography (outside of enjoying and admiring art) but your words and blog moves me EVERY TIME I read them. It seems to be more about living life, enjoying whatever is thrown your way and as you say promoting passion. So thank you for that- I look forward to reading about your insight. You do make a difference.

By: Frank Terpoorten

Frank Terpoorten — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 11:46:44 +0000

thanks for your demonstration of making beautiful atmospheric photos.
and that shows you every time that the idea is more important than technique.
Technology is at your images subordinate and I find that every time great.

By: Jason LaPrade

Jason LaPrade — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 04:36:52 +0000

I understand that the process of creating art is often more important than the final product, but I also agree with others (particularly on facebook), who think these are beautiful.

I absolutely LOVE the shot of you sweeping up the leaves. Maybe it’s because of the way I interpret it. I’m often driven mad by people messing with nature, trying to create the perfect lawn, raking up leaves – or even more so, the use of a leaf blower to clear the debris. I love weeds. And I love seeing leaves on the ground. Nature knows what it’s doing and there is a beauty in letting things happen on their own. Leaves will eventually dissolve and return to the earth. How beautiful is that!

This may not have anything to do with what you wanted to say, but these are the things that come to mind when looking at the photo – partly because in my mind, sweeping up leaves in a forest area takes this concept to an extreme.

Beautiful work, Brooke. My images are nothing like yours, but I am so inspired by you …. I stress the word “you” as an important distinction. You as a human being and as a photographer.

I look forward to learning more from your posts.

By: Patty Maher

Patty Maher — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 18:03:16 +0000

Brooke, Brooke, Brooke,

Great video with a great message….but what makes it priceless is the part where you pick up the snail and say “oh I’m going to put that on my face” and then plunk. There it is.

I have lots of failed images – I usually know right in camera….I think they make the ones that work all the sweeter. I’d link you up but I’m not quite sure how to link you to my ‘delete’ folder 🙂

And your video and shots definitely illustrate that ‘failed’ is in the eye of the photographer….

I think the most important thing is that you are illustrating is that even with the success you have achieved you still have a discerning eye about your own work. I think that’s very important…and frankly takes some real humility which is….rare.

Best to you Brooke!
Patty

By: Paulo Alexandre Carvalho

Paulo Alexandre Carvalho — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:39:48 +0000

I loved the video and now I’m in the mood to grab the camera and go to create and create… No doubt that just who does, wrong, and only learn by doing. Concerning the pictures, I did not dislike. The picture that I’ve failed and I could not get the desired result, by chance was the last work, but I shared it anyway and without fear. And I failed by the simple reason that it was not well prepared and because I still have a lot to learn. Thanks.

https://www.facebook.com/paulocarvalhophotography/photos/a.351378011692853.1073741829.351367031693951/382198195277501/?type=1&theater