Intelligently/Creatively Named Photo Titles

01/03/2003 12:40:29 AM · #1

It seems like many photo titles are treated like the subject of an email or forum post. I hate to say it, but a stupidly named photo will affect the score for me. But, maybe that's just me? :)

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

01/03/2003 12:43:44 AM · #2

It's not just you.. I like creatively titled photos also... I try not to let it affect my score but i sometimes comment on the title.. lol..

Sonifo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

01/03/2003 12:45:17 AM · #3

Not this again!

byetko

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

01/03/2003 01:15:20 AM · #4

So will you mark down photos named "untitled"?

01/03/2003 01:29:59 AM · #5

Absolutely not. I often think that no title is better than a bad one.

01/03/2003 01:44:20 AM · #6

I like a title that 'integrates' with the photo rather than one that 'supports' it...

01/03/2003 03:07:43 AM · #7

What exactly do you mean by that? What's the difference between integration and support? Examples?

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/03/2003 08:31:27 AM · #8

Originally posted by brandonarbini:

What exactly do you mean by that? What's the difference between integration and support? Examples?

Let's just say that an integrated title 'agrees' with the image rather than explains it...

Davenit

Canon EOS-1D

01/03/2003 08:42:37 AM · #9

Example:

Title "...Loves Me Not"

Now if I would have titled this "A Pedal" it doesn't have nearly the affect and is more reminiscent of Brandonarbini's commment of "email title"

I would expect higher scores just because the title carries out a theme and puts a thought in the viewers eye. Ask most pro's, they will agree on this whole heartedly.

JamieWillmott

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

01/03/2003 08:52:12 AM · #10

Excellent picture. I think the title definitely makes it and adds an emotive quality to the image.

GolferDDS

Canon EOS R5

01/03/2003 09:09:53 AM · #11

I think that a creative title can add to the enjoyment of a picture. On the other hand I also feel that if the title is not properly interpreted by the viewer it may take away from the viewers appreciation of the quality of the picture in and of itself resulting in a lower score. As an example, check out my submission in this week's theme, "Travel", when the contest is over and see if you think my title took away from the picture. I would be very interested in everyone's opinion.

welcher

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

01/03/2003 09:29:43 AM · #12

Oh, yeah. I spend a lot of time coming up with a title before I submit. Sometimes I am even thinking of a title while shooting. Nothing I love better than a nice, somewhat obscure or oblique title.

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

01/03/2003 09:39:47 AM · #13

I think this song title challenge is a good exercise in shooting with a title already in mind :)

Morgan

Nikon D800

01/03/2003 11:34:37 AM · #14

I hesitate to bring this subject matter up again, but....

If a title is deemed to be a essential element of the image (and I agree fully with the many valid points made by John and the others), then why is the border question dissimilar? It is my opinion that both the title and the border are fundamental components of the photograph and they should be judged as an ingredient of the submission by the audience.

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

01/03/2003 11:54:35 AM · #15

Originally posted by Morgan:

I agree with this completely. If you add a border to your image, it should enhance the image in some way. Don't do it just because you can :)

Morgan

Nikon D800

01/03/2003 12:02:25 PM · #16

Dave's image of the flower above makes the border point too. It is a magnificent photograph, with a superb title, and an astonishing border. How did you add that border? It is just like a matte found on a gallery image.

It looks like there is another software program that I need to buy? Truly a wonderful image and fastidious use of the DOF, just as I like it. Now, if it would have been a RED flower, my head would of exploded with joy! ;-) Michael

Sonifo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

01/03/2003 12:26:27 PM · #17

Well then, maybe I should just go with untitled so brandon doesn't score me down because he doesnt care for my title.

magnetic9999

Canon EOS-20D

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

01/03/2003 12:29:32 PM · #18

Now, THAT would be an interesting photo! :)

Originally posted by Morgan:

Now, if it would have been a RED flower, my head would of exploded with joy! ;-) Michael

kathleenm

Canon EOS-D60

01/03/2003 12:43:13 PM · #19

I like creative, interesting titles as well, but as I go through and do my voting I repeat to myself, 'not everyone is clever, not everyone is clever'.

Actually, that applies to life in general as well. ;-)

Seriously though, some people are humor impaired, or words don't come easily to them or english isn't their first language. I try really hard not to ding them for that.

01/03/2003 02:14:37 PM · #20

Titles can go either way... they can be clever or they can be extra descriptive or they can be stupid or they can be just plain over my head. Maybe a small exercise in titling photos could be in order :)