Unfortunately, I feel obliged to do a post about the responses I have received regarding the chosen photograph for the Las Vegas photo walk.  While I truly expected that there would be people who were not happy with the photo I selected, no matter what photo was selected, I did not expect some of the truly ugly feedback.  First and foremost, this gathering was exactly that – a social activity with photographers.  To spend time with people who have something in common.  The contest was secondary – as could easily be noted by the few images that were actually submitted for the contest. 

But let me set the record straight for those that have commented. 

  • The only people I knew prior to the walk were my family, and they were not eligible to win the contest. 
  • Photography is subjective.  Everyone is entitled to their opinion and I respect that. 
  • While on the subject of respect – I did not attack you personally with the photo I chose, so I am unsure why it is warranted and ‘okay’ for you to attack me personally.
  • I also did not threaten anyone, so I am unsure why it is warranted and ‘okay’ for you to threaten me.

In the end, it was a great experience and I look forward to more in the future.  I have thoroughly enjoyed looking at the chosen photos from all the walks around the world and I hope you do as well.  There has not been a lot uploaded to the Flickr site, I hope to see more up there soon.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/lasvegasphotowalk2009