"The beauty of ephemeral photography"

[haven]

http://techcrunch.com/2013/07/27/sn...phemeral-photography-and-fleeting-creativity/

Here's an article that considers the differences in approach when creating photos intended to be viewed for just a few seconds (a la Snapchat).

 

[graynomad]

creating photos intended to be viewed for just a few seconds

Now there's a concept I just can't come to grips with. It pisses me off that an electronic widget I design is out of date in 6 months, to take a photo that lasts only a few seconds is total anathema to me.

 

[DJGoo]

You should give it a shot! I never knew there was a name for it

 

[graynomad]

I never knew there was a name for it

That makes 2 of us

 

[DJGoo]

That makes 2 of us

I always thought it would just be cool to share the little things in life. Out of any photo I've ever taken, that brake rotor is probably my favorite!

 

[graynomad]

Personally I like the drink shot (#2 with ice), but the fact that we're even discussing it means that this is not "ephemeral photography", if it was just available for a few seconds I would not have given it the time of day as there would not have been time to look at the details.

What I can appreciate is just photographing "stuff" with no thought to winning a Pulitzer. I spent half my life looking for killer shots and almost none taking snapshots because they weren't "real" photography, now I regret not having the photos that most people have.

 

[pappawheely]

"Part of the appeal of Snapchat seems to be that people don't have to be too concerned about how they take a photo; the communication is more important here, and since no one's framing any of your pictures, there's no reason to sweat composition, lighting or anything else." Rubbish!

 

[DJGoo]

I think that's why I like the brake rotor picture; there isn't much to look at and all you need to see is the blacked steel to get a idea of the events that may have occurred. At least, it does that for e because I'm a mountain biker. It's like "that's cool" *snap*

 

[graynomad]

Yeah, you relate to many days out on mountain bikes, I relate to many nights at the bar