I made a Facebook Page a while back, for posting some of my pictures. In addition to the possibilities for Likes and Comments, more or less like on a WP blog, I can also see how many have looked at any of the pictures there, and it is kind of a surprise some times. The picture above almost ended in the bin. Instead I did a littel more editing than usual and posted it. Wow, strange thing: more people have looked at this one than more or less all the others. So does it mean I should pursue sunsets and bright colours? No, not at all, that is usually not my interest. But, it is interesting to get this kind of feedback. All kind of feedback. I guess that is why we have a blog? You are all welcome to my Page: https://www.facebook.com/BenteHaarstadPhotography
Here links to some of my blogging colleagues on Facebook: Mattias L. Photos, Callie C. Photography, Livia Mihaela Firincă Photography,
This one is a less edited picture from the same place (almost) as the one above. All these are from when I left the reindeer herders the other day.
Lovely photos, Bente!
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Thanks, Anneli.
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Lovely images, Bente.
Interesting how many viewers one gets when one posts a brightly coloured image. I started taking photos with the colour saturation slider moved up one notch on my DSLR earlier this year and I noticed I am getting lots more viewers, so I kept it up.
Like you, I prefer a ‘natural’ looking photo, but I also like getting more viewers – the viewers won. Have been thinking of starting another blog just for B & W and/or one for pale subdued de-saturated colours. I like the look.
I think that’s why I like all the photo blogs of Norway, Finland & northern wintery scenes – I much prefer the softer light (than we get here in Australia which is very harsh & glaring).
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I am from a documentary tradition, and hardly edited before. Now the world is changing, the equipment, and me too. So I experience a bit, when I have got the time. Editing takes time. It is interesting to see different results, and also if there is a respons of some kind. So thanks a lot, Vicki, for your interesting comment.
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If it pleases then it’s art innit. 🙂
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sunsets are very popular, I’ve noticed that too
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Yes, but let us not be tempted, but do our own work. Thanks, Annerose.
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Yes, let us do our own work, well said! Thanks also Bente.
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The sunset shot is stunningly beautiful though.
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Thanks a lot, Carole.
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Liked your page on FB, Bente. Sometimes there is no explaining why people like a shot so much that is not our favorite, yet don’t respond to one that we do think highly of.
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It is interesting to see this variety, the one that surpises. It means we are different. The purpose is not to find out what is “selling” in that way. Thanks, Steve.
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I never join SNS so, I’m not a knowledgeable insider to analyze the situation, still
as far as I know, net sphere, SNS sphere is very different from the general world.
So does the taste to see the photos, —– in metaphor, they are the people who loves
the fun in “instagram” = the same extent, nobody take serious about “the friendship” in the facebook.
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I didn’t know SNS before, that is in english, but I googled and found “A social networking service is a platform to build social networks “. Like Facebook. there are all kinds of people and subjects there. Serious, and absolutely not. Thanks for your comment, Yoshizen. (Tell me when/if you are on FB 😉 )
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Wonderful view~
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Thanks, Koh.
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Thank you~
Joyful day^^
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I’m often surprised at reactions I get to some images that I wasn’t all that thrilled with. Same reaction as you describe when there isn’t much comment on ones I thought were better. Vive la difference! eh? Your edited shot edges into more of an art form than documenting the scene. Each has its own place in the scheme of things. Personally, I do prefer color to rather dull black and white.
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Yes, Gunta: Vive le difference! And thanks.
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I can understand why that photo got a lot of hits, but you have a plethora of hit photos! 🙂
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Oh, that is kind of you, Fabulous.
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Truth. 🙂
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I debated adding a page in facebook, (I have a couple of neglected ones in G+), but that’s a less controlled forum than the blog. Also, It’s never clear to me as to who ends up owning the content. Plus, there may be instances where FB can use the user’s content.
I tried locking all that down as much as I can, but like I said . . . not sure of how it all currently sits. So far I just post to my timeline (links back to my blog). Same goes for Twitter.
Nice photos, by the way.
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I am not sure either, Dispenser. But I am quite sure you and me own the copyright on our photos, but FB sure can use the pictures in some ways. I was evaluating this too for a long time, and still don’t post my best photos (I think). I am not on twitter, yet, I am afraid it might be neglected.
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I can see why that sunset photo is so popular.
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Yes? Thanks, Gallivanta.
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These are lovely capture Ben.. 😀
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Thanks a lot, Harsha.
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I guess a sunset or sunrise with great colours are always an eyecatcher to the people. Ha en kjempeflott onsdag! 😉
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Seems like it is. And it is not that I don’t like them, but in photography I think other aspects are more interesting. Ha en kjempefin dag du også!
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I don’t have facebook, etc. still… and yet! Wonderful photographs dear Bente, Thanks and Love, nia
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Tell me when you are, if you will get it. Thanks, dear Nia.
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Just five minutes ago on http://pinkshamrockphoto.wordpress.com/2013/10/22/wonder-of-a-sunset/ I read a brilliant quote by Mahatma Gandhi: ‘When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.’ Despite sunset images being very hackneyed, we all find extraordinary beauty in them.
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There are quite a lot of sunsets on wordpress, but they don’t all have such beautiful quotes. Thanks, Andy.
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I like the less edited picture many times more… but I think that the fact the sunset one got so many hits, not necessarily means it was more liked, don’t you think? It is as you are drawn first to something that stands out (by colour or form) and you automatically look at it (click on it to see have a good look in this case) but then decide that other less coulorfull/dinstinct pictures may be prettier.
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Yes, you might be right. We are of course drawn to somethin that gets our attention in some way, if we like it or not. And still others might be more interesting or better. Thanks, Noortje.
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Lovely shots. Sunsets are “feel good” shots. So naturally people like them. It’s good to try things out of your usual pattern every now and then.
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I agree with all that, Lignum. Thanks.
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Beautiful photos Bente, on facebook you may have many likes!
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Thanks for your visit, Ann.
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It are beautiful pictures and I like to see more of your country!
See u also one fb and your colleagues too
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We met on FB, thanks, Mijnnikonenik.
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Another awesome post! I like the a less edited picture.
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Thanks for your comment, Amy.
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Une belle ambiance et de superbes photos bente. Bientôt le retour de l’hiver, pour l’instant nous en sommes à la féérie des couleurs 🙂
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Merci Val. I hope you enjoy your autumn colours, or, I am sure you do.
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I love the photos. The colors of the sunset are fantastic. My favorite is the third photo.
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Thanks a lot, Tuxedo.
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I love all your work, but I do prefer less edited photos. I admire those who make “art” of photographies, but I’m a natural…
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I know, and you natural is really great. With and without the lagotto.
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Gorgeous images, Bente.
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Thanks a lot, Elveden.
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Sunset and sunrise are popular but there is so much more to see in the world ;-). Just keep doing your own thing, that’s what makes you you.
And thank you for visiting my other blog eenpelgrim.wordpress.com. I know this blog about my pilgrimage is in Dutch (because for me it’s a lot of work to translate everything). So I really appreciate that you visit it….to watch the photos I guess ;-). If you want more info about my pilgrimage then just ask me 😉
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I am very interested in the pilgrim traditions, Yvonne, and we have some trails around here too. So I will follow, at least to study the photos. Thanks for you great comment.
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You can read more about the trail I am walking at http://walkingtrailsworld.com/pelgrim.html#Anchor-Tour-14210 .
I am walking part 1 of the Pelgrimspad (pilgrimspath).
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Thanks, Yvonne. I didn’t know you have these routes too, but of course you have!
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It is interesting to see which of your works is the popular one. For me, it’s a post about a camping location, Illinois State Beach Park. It’s a popular place, but no one has written about it. I get the traffic by lack of other info.
I do like this photo, but I’ve liked others of yours better… just being honest! 🙂
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Yes it is interesting to see what respons there is. Thanks a lot for your comment, Plant Girl.
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I have taking a look at your facebook.You doing it very well
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Thanks for visiting, and thanks for commenting, Yvonne.
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That’s a great idea to have a Facebook page! I might have to look into that! I like that you can see what pictures people look at more than others! I love your photography, I’ll have to find you on Facebook 🙂
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Yes it is a good thing for curiosity. Welcome!
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Stunning stunning stunning photos, when I look at them I am heart broken for a moment that I can’t be there right now. Maybe one day, thanks Bente
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Thanks, Mike, for a very nice comment. You have such fine nature around you I have seen from your photos, but I am sure you would feel welcome in this nature too.
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sunset and sunrise are popular and thankful motives…
i prefer the third one, that´s a really pretty one!
you took nice pics, i should check out your facebook page!
peterschnell.wordpress.com
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Thanks a lot, Peter, and you sure are welcome on my FB page.
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