These kinda miss for me. I see the word "beer" on the can, but I don't
automatically see that as a beer can. It could be a soft drink can. I really don't
see the connection or disconnection in #2. The blue line (left) and the
reflective sign surface distracts. I see a mix of hot sauces, but I really
don't see it as interesting.

Part of the problem is that I'm accustomed to seeing much better stuff
from you.

Thanks Tony.

Can't say I totally agree but will admit to a slump of late (heart just not in it)

Surprised you did not comment on the "Glock"

Think I'll go pop another top on a "Modello"

I like #1-- good juxtaposition. The other two I'm scratching my head over.

Originally Posted by bfjr Thanks Tony. Can't say I totally agree but will admit to a slump of late (heart just not in it) Surprised you did not comment on the "Glock" Think I'll go pop another top on a "Modello"

I don't know why you'd be surprised. To paraphrase a bumper
sticker "Guns don't kill a photograph. Composition and lack of
an interest factor does".

I've never heard of Modelo Beer. I'm a Würzburg drinker unless
you're buying. In that case, anything except a Lite/Light beer.

Ben, I personally enjoy work like this. I'd rather not share what I really think in a public forum. Just leaving a note that I came, I saw.

If you want to share images/ideas privately, I'd like that. I've long wanted to join a private (non-public), invite-only, unmoderated photography group for just such conversations. A "safe" place where photographers can express their raw, honest emotions without causing world-wide-flamefests by offending the bystanders. A place where everyone has skin in the game. Am I the only one?

Originally Posted by TonyCooper I don't know why you'd be surprised. To paraphrase a bumper sticker "Guns don't kill a photograph. Composition and lack of an interest factor does". I've never heard of Modelo Beer. I'm a Würzburg drinker unless you're buying. In that case, anything except a Lite/Light beer.

Well Tony,

Never seen that "Bumper" and the mood/emotion of that .............well let's just say Comp was
not high on list. That is the problem with shots of this nature, passing those feelings/reasons on.
I've taken countless crap images to everyone but me and for the life of me I cannot explain
why my brain sometimes forces my fingers to share!

If we ever meet, whatever you would like is on me

Originally Posted by RyanS Ben, I personally enjoy work like this. I'd rather not share what I really think in a public forum. Just leaving a note that I came, I saw. If you want to share images/ideas privately, I'd like that. I've long wanted to join a private (non-public), invite-only, unmoderated photography group for just such conversations. A "safe" place where photographers can express their raw, honest emotions without causing world-wide-flamefests by offending the bystanders. A place where everyone has skin in the game. Am I the only one?

It's there such an address on the, "WWW" ?
Point me to it.

Originally Posted by bfjr It's there such an address on the, "WWW" ? Point me to it.

If so, I must be bad enough to have never been invited. I suppose I could start one, but then I'd probably be the only member. Conversations with myself??? I already have a blog.

The idea summed up:
* Private and invite only.
* 100% unmoderated (must be legal, no spam).
* Participation is the only requirement.
* There will be a system in place for 100% anonymous posts that can be used in special circumstances.

Do you think something like that would work?