Focus On.

Dragan

Just a little idea that i had ( and have lifted from the Fitness Forum if you will pardon the pun ). I think a lot of us are curious about our fellow posters and would like to know more about them.

Once a month, i would like to do a "Focus on....." thread, where i will pick a different boardsie and post a list of questions that I would like to ask them. The person then comes along, answers the questions and we run with more questions from there.

If you have no problem in possibly being the focus of attention for a day or two then just hit yes to the poll. If you are the shy retiring type who much prefers life behind the lens, just hit no and i definitely won't target you.

Edit : Please note that poll results are PUBLIC, as it's the only way i can see who would be interested and who wouldn't be.

Covey

No thanks, not my cup of tea.

Thought it wierd at first, but actually that sounds quite interesting.

Fajitas!

No thanks, not my cup of tea.

Go for it.

I've been doing monthly/weekly showings since 2nd year in college, though not so much recently. It's fantastic practice, it gets you thinking about you, and how you feel you're working and progressing, aswell as getting used to talking yourself in a positive light.

rymus

No thanks, not my cup of tea.

yeah fire away.. any excuse for a big mad argument

Paulw

No thanks, not my cup of tea.

Sounds very interesting. Why not?? :rolleyes:

CabanSail

No thanks, not my cup of tea.

Sounds like an interesting idea to me.

Well stolen borrowed.

Dragan

No thanks, not my cup of tea.

Excellent! Some good interest in it so thanks for that! The easiest way to pick a victim will simply be a "names in a hat" set up, so i'll give it till the end of the day for people to register their interest, then choose the first person and go from there.

Danbo!

No thanks, not my cup of tea.

What sort of questions you thinking? Credit card number and mother's maiden name??:D

Can I assume it would be "What got you into photography?" etc?

Sounds good

Dragan

No thanks, not my cup of tea.

noblestee wrote: »

What sort of questions you thinking? Credit card number and mother's maiden name??:D

Can I assume it would be "What got you into photography?" etc?

Sounds good

Well i guess the most basic question will be "What got you into photography" but i hope to travel a little deeper than that. I'll pick the name, then spend a day or two checking boards posts and Flickr, Pixie accounts etc to examine the persons work and also ask them questions about that. Themes, common subjects within their work. I might even focus on one particular image or set that really gets my interest and ask them specifically about how they took it, why they took it. Hopes and dreams, current projects, who impresses and inspires them, inspiration sources outside of photography and any interesting stories they may have gathered or sacrifices they have made.

Probably venture into themes around morals, ethics etc as well.

Basically, where ever the flow takes us!

elven

No thanks, not my cup of tea.

hah, you beat me to it... i just did a sort of interview of a friend to help them write an essay about their photography and thought itd be a cool thing to do on here too. Well posted

Pigwidgeon

No thanks, not my cup of tea.

sounds like a great idea...
so basically you're gonna be the noel edmonds of are you smarter than a 10 year old...

rymus

No thanks, not my cup of tea.

kateos2 wrote: »

are you smarter than a 10 year old...

We're all screwed then.

Covey

No thanks, not my cup of tea.

kateos2 wrote: »

sounds like a great idea...
so basically you're gonna be the noel edmonds of are you smarter than a 10 year old...

Dragan and Noel Edmunds.. emm... can see where you're coming from there :pac:

ThOnda

I would be for that only if you could insure that the person questioned won't be me. And personally I prefer discussing such personal issues face to face when I meet the people. Well, Ruu would be exception.

Dragan

No thanks, not my cup of tea.

ThOnda wrote: »

I would be for that only if you could insure that the person questioned won't be me. And personally I prefer discussing such personal issues face to face when I meet the people. Well, Ruu would be exception.

Thats fine, anyone not up for answering questions will not be asked any but it should be noted you can still read the threads and pose any questions of your own to the monthly subject!

kensutz

No thanks, not my cup of tea.

Sounds good

AnimalRights

No thanks, not my cup of tea.

Note that the shy people of the community couldn't even unshy themselves and vote no!

Covey

No thanks, not my cup of tea.

Wait until someone is chosen and then shy will kick in :D

Buzz Lightyear

Covey wrote: »

Wait until someone is chosen and then shy will kick in :D

So does that mean that your willing to be the first guinea pig then ..;)

RoryW

No thanks, not my cup of tea.

elven wrote: »

hah, you beat me to it... i just did a sort of interview of a friend to help them write an essay about their photography and thought itd be a cool thing to do on here too. Well posted

Funny you should mention you just did an interview, I was looking through a photomagazine from 2007 the other day and I noticed this article with you (together with obligatory mugshot) where you were singing the virtues of Flickr !

elven

No thanks, not my cup of tea.

ohhhh did you have to bring that up?

I actually meant from being the intervieweR perspective - it's much more fun asking the questions!

I think it's important that when someone is chosen, the interviewer does spend some time looking at their stuff and thinking of relevant, interesting questions rather than just the standard 'how did you get into photography' or 'what camera do you use'...

Dragan

No thanks, not my cup of tea.

elven wrote: »

ohhhh did you have to bring that up?

I actually meant from being the intervieweR perspective - it's much more fun asking the questions!

I think it's important that when someone is chosen, the interviewer does spend some time looking at their stuff and thinking of relevant, interesting questions rather than just the standard 'how did you get into photography' or 'what camera do you use'...

Yeah, that is the plan. To be honest, a large part of my wanting to do this is for very selfish ends. I really need to get good at composing interesting interviews for people...so i might as well start where i am comfortable!

Also, we have our first victim! Expect the first "Focus On...." thread tomorrow! (providing i get through their online photos, websites, boards posts etc! ).