Comments on: Follow-Up Friday.

By: Rick

Rick — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:31:22 +0000

Don’t worry too much about being critical of Peter Lik. His photographs were inspirational to me as a photographer, but the way they outright lie to the layman (“we don’t do any post processing…no filters used either…your photo will go up 500% in a few years”) to make a sale is very unethical and it is unfortunate.

By: Simon

Simon — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:47:48 +0000

Hi David – found my way here via Scott Bourne’s photofocus blog, and can already feel myself being sucked in by the very thoughtful posts and discussion here. I was also tickled, because just today I was walking past the Banana Republic that’s downstairs from my office on 8th Ave in Manhattan, and was compelled to shoot that very same Sale sign that accompanies this post (I like the yellow cab reflections you captured in yours). Anyway, just saying hi – and a speedy recovery.

By: Julian Russell

Julian Russell — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:17:58 +0000

Pericarditis sure is a nasty and frightening experience. I had a dose last year and thought your symptoms sounded familiar. Good luck with the resting up. Looking forward to your next book!

By: Younes Bounhar

Younes Bounhar — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:45:17 +0000

Jeffrey summed up my thoughts perfectly. I should just let him post before I do and I won’t have to do it anymore.
Also just wanted to add that Bruce is certainly the poster boy for yesterday’s post: he is not a pro, but if he’s not a photographer (as some may define it) I don’t know who would be!

By: Jack Kurtz

Jack Kurtz — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:42:31 +0000

Glad you’re feeling better. Have fun in Ethiopia.

jack

By: Tom and Jared

Tom and Jared — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:10:07 +0000

I’m so glad that your feeling better.
While not as important I’m glad you wrote this as well. For me mostly. I was having a problem (Huge) with Digital photographers and how they would edit images. I’ve slowly begun to see ALL images as someones art and just learn how to enjoy it. It’s been a fun journey.
Again, I really glad your doing well. NOW SLOW THE HECK DOWN.

By: Jeffrey Chapman

Jeffrey Chapman — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:05:30 +0000

I think that there is a natural frustration when one sees a photographer like Lik whose work, although competent, (IMO) does not reach the level of the hype around it. This seems particularly obvious when you also mention somebody like Bruce Percy, who (IMO) is a far, far more talented landscape photographer, yet he isn’t making millions from numerous galleries around the world.

There is probably an important lesson for all of us in this. Talent alone, even incredible talent, will not be profitable in a vacuum. It takes a combination of photographic aptitude and business acumen. Being great at one will only be be profitable if one is at least good at the other.

PS – I should have taken you to the hospital. My bad.

By: Mark Olwick

Mark Olwick — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:03:35 +0000

Thanks for the post, and I”m glad you’re feeling better (and following-up to be sure).

Mark

By: Trevor Connell

Trevor Connell — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:47:51 +0000

Both my Father and Uncle have had pericarditis in the past 5 years – both have recovered just fine!

But in both cases, the symptoms have been so close to heart attacks, the proper precautions were taken.

I hope your feeling better David and know that we are all thinking about you and your well being!

Cheers!
trevor.