Comments on: Your Images Remind me of Ansel Adams’ Work!

By: Nina

Nina — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:28:30 +0000

I’m guilty … I said it not realizing that it might just impede the progress of someone as gifted as you are, Cole. Your black and white, I find, is entirely different and apart from that of Mr. Adams. I feel you ARE achieving a quality that is tops and unparalleled! Hope I’ve made up for being a goober!

Blessings,
Nina

By: Steve H

Steve H — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:26:47 +0000

No – you aren’t Ansel Adams at all. He had a style and you definitely have a style, a very good and different one I might add. I think people must be confused when they see a good B&W landscape – they must think Ah-ha: Ansel Adams. But he had a unique style all his own. But… hey, I can sure think of a lot worse things/people to be compared to. Keep up the good work.

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Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:12:03 +0000

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By: Cole

Cole — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:17:43 +0000

Lidija, I understand completely the dilemma! When I look at other’s work, sometimes it’s very enjoyable, sometimes it’s inspirational and sometimes it’s depressing as I see how many great photographers are out there that put me to shame!

For now though, I want to perfect my own vision more than I want to enjoy others. It’s a selfish position, it’s not perfect approach and I suspect I will come to a point where I grow out of it; but for now it is working for me.

Passion is the key, as you mention. I tell others who are starting work on a project; if it’s not flowing easily and you’re not excited about the project, best pick another one.

Thanks for the though Lidija.

By: Lidija Ivanek

Lidija Ivanek — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:34:49 +0000

Cole, I was just thinking about how artworks from other artist influence on me… How it can lead me copying somebody else’s style, and later feel disappointment because of it. Now reading your post, it seems to be a problem at least one more artist
But how to stay with a clear vision?
It is a fact that on most photographic exhibition come only fellow photographers, because it is our field of interest. We love to see images of other photographers.
I know one thing, if I feel passion and that little excitement of taking shoot, I am on the right path.

By: Cole Thompson

Cole Thompson — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:12:26 +0000

Yes Dianne, an excellent point about practicing “seeing” at all times, not just when we are out shooting.

By: Dianne Poinski

Dianne Poinski — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:08:39 +0000

Cole,
Good stuff to think about. I think as photographers we are challenged everytime we shoot since almost everything has been “done” before. All we can do is practice “seeing” every chance we get, not just when out taking photographs. Cole – I believe your style and vision come through clearly in your images.

By: Gerry Toler

Gerry Toler — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:51:11 +0000

Part of he “saving grace” must be that everyone hasn’t seen all the subjects nor all the photographs…so we can hope that people viewing our images of that often photographed tree, haven’t seen it before! Wishful thinking.
Shalom

By: Cole

Cole — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:38:14 +0000

Thanks Marshall, I also find looking at other work daunting and sometimes depressing. There are so many great photographers out there!

By: marshall swerman

marshall swerman — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:22:12 +0000

though i personally enjoy and sometimes get frustrated when checking out other photographer’s work i totally understand your viewpoint……and i love your work!