How Condescending???

StufromEGDL · February 19, 2012, 07:15:30 PM

Hi Guys;

The caption at the bottom of this picture appalled me.
http://www.railway-centre.com/february-2012.html#
Look for the picture dated 18th Feb and read the caption..

If I was the photographer who submitted the pic in good faith, I think that I would be most annoyed.

And, todays picture is crappier, if technically more challenging!!!

Maybe this should be in the angry thread!!!

Later;
STU from EGDL

4x2 · February 19, 2012, 07:30:50 PM

That's a bit harsh isn't it ! I've taken much worse photos than that... It's in focus and you can read the loco number, from that angle I can't see how it could of been done any better !

Trouble is, when these journalists are treated to A1 quality photo's all day and then a slightly lower standard one is handed to them, it's like you have personally insulted them !!!

scotsoft · February 19, 2012, 07:43:39 PM

Well I thought it was a good photograph and the comments reminded me of something I read a long long time ago.

"It is very easy to criticise, that is why the world is full of critics!"

cheers John.

Kipper · February 19, 2012, 07:46:46 PM

I think you have missed the point. The loco is towing a load of bins - rubbish bins - thats why it's a rubbish picture. Geddit??? The caption is not denigrating the photographer at all, just having a bit of a pun.

Tank · February 19, 2012, 07:47:13 PM

I think everyone's read it in the wrong context? Near the bottom of the caption it says it's a "binliner train", so I'm guessing that it being a "rubbish photograph" is just a joke.

Edit:- Damn, beaten to it!!!

4x2 · February 19, 2012, 07:52:52 PM

I see... walked right into that....!

Too subtle for me !

scotsoft · February 19, 2012, 08:00:21 PM

Quote from: 4x2 on February 19, 2012, 07:52:52 PM
I see... walked right into that....!

Too subtle for me !

Me too

StufromEGDL · February 19, 2012, 08:05:52 PM

hi Guys;

If it is TOO subtle, then it is not a pun at all.....
Maybe I was just being a thicky at first look!!!!

And I think that it is a decent pic anyway!!!

I'll get back in my box now!!!

LAter
STU from EGDL

Dock Shunter · February 19, 2012, 09:15:42 PM

Just to add.........the name of the guy who took the photo is John BINch....

mr magnolia · February 19, 2012, 09:17:19 PM

The 'rubbish photography' is a bit in your face, but I saw the joke too. Not seen this site before though, so thanks for bringing it to my attention!

Lawrence · February 19, 2012, 09:24:08 PM

Some nice picture and (now don't shoot me if I get this wrong!) the Class 104 (green MU) and the 142(blue MU, 2 car) I quite like them especially the blue one, a bit quirky.

Don't get carried away though, I'm not going to swap sides all of a sudden

Newportnobby · February 19, 2012, 09:58:43 PM

Quote from: Lawrence on February 19, 2012, 09:24:08 PM
Some nice picture and (now don't shoot me if I get this wrong!) the Class 104 (green MU) and the 142(blue MU, 2 car) I quite like them especially the blue one, a bit quirky.

Don't get carried away though, I'm not going to swap sides all of a sudden

Drat - I thought we had him then