Do you like pineapple on your pizza? Some like it. Some definitely do not like it.
“A window covered with raindrops interests me more than a photograph of a famous person.” — declared Saul Leiter
There are all sorts of photographers. All sorts of subjects. All sorts of ways to photograph. When it comes to viewers of photography, or any art, we each have our own preferences and opinions. The same can be said of music, or food, or furniture, or movies.
For instance, when I’m viewing photography I lean towards appreciating simple images done well with a subtle hand in manipulation. I also have an appreciation for the muted addition of textures to certain images — some photographers have a lovely gentle touch for that style of art. For me, when it comes to photographs I’m not fond of, they include those that have had a heavy hand with post-processing (for example, dialled-up with overly vivid colour, unnatural hues, and overcooked HDR). Oh and photographs in which imitation enhancements such as fake sun rays or fake sun flare have been added. This isn’t a criticism; it’s merely my personal preferences. I’m not at all against enhancing images, it’s the extremes and unreal that I’m not a fan of. Conversely, there are those who absolutely are drawn to those types of highly manipulated images. We all have our preferences and I respect each person’s own leanings. Some like pineapple on pizza; some don’t.
These thoughts on preferences has been on my mind a great deal lately as I’ve been progressing through my project and paying close attention to what appeals most to me. We all have personal preferences whether it’s for the music we listen to, the food we like to eat, the television shows and movies we like to watch.
I’m still a work in progress (aren’t we all?) and my photography shall always be a work in progress. No notion of attaining perfection. What a lovely thought that is.
{In a way, this is a two-part post. I have one final thought along these lines in the next post before changing the subject!}
no, i don’t like pineapple on an Italian style pizza. in fact, in recent years i’ve gone more minimal on my toppings after viewing Italian cooks and what they put on a pizza and i make them myself using the flatbreads.
however, have you ever made or eaten a fruit pizza? same principal, except made for brunch and pineapple is exquisite as one of many fruits to use.
absolutely love the raindrop images, particularly the first one
Hi Diane! I agree completely. I’ve been thinking much the same about personal preference, taste, and one’s own unique vision. There is room for all. And space for growth. I look back at my own pictures and I can see not only that my skills have grown and improved but more importantly how much my taste or preferences have changed. I liken this to cultivating a palate – appreciating the nuance of fine chocolate or wine or coffee. As we learn more and immerse ourselves in the thing we love, we come to appreciate the subtleties and this is where the magic begins.
What this post brings to mind is how I used to overly use HDR in my early years. Some of those images are still part of my portfolio on my blog. There are times that I want to remove them, but then I tell myself that it shows how I have progressed and learned. But I’ll look at them and be shocked 13 years later. 🙂 And yes, since meeting my mother-in-law, I like pineapple on a pizza. Although I rarely order it myself.