Sigh, Why I quit Airliners

[Air2Air]

Gabe

I both agree and disagree with your post. Sometimes when you try and help someone by pointing out things they could do to expand their photographic horizons you get slammed by them, and trust me this has happened numerous times. Previously, not on this site, I tried to help a few people but the result was I ended up saying screw you, learn your own mistakes and for the past five years, apart from answering a few questions from people here, have not passed on any information.

I will use a case in point here. Serge, who is some youngster started to make his posts personal and that didnt get with me, so I gave it right back at him, and then some. I have been doing this for the past fifteen plus years and even now dont class myself as an expert as I am always learning. Every time I get into a helicopter or fixed wing its a new learning experience. You always learn something new every shoot you go on. Those that class themselves as experts are full of BS.

Aside from that this forum provides a great atmosphere and am happy to pass on what I know. The only thing I wont accept is when it becomes the tall poppy syndrome as I experienced with Serge. Just because I shoot air to air images doesnt mean I am a better photographer than anyone else, just means I do a different form of aviation photography to others, and doesnt mean I am any less a photographer.

I admire most other photographers for their ability to capture unique images, whether it be on the ground or in the air. We all cover an industry that is ever changing, no two takeoffs, landings or taxies are the same so no matter how hard everyone tries no one will shoot exactly the same image as someone else.

Anyway just my two cents worth.

Neville

[gbasco]

Neville,

I agree with you that some people who you try to help just slam you back. I consider these type of “people” quite egocentric and are, in my opinion, the people that make working atmosphere unbearable. That is something I think we should try to avoid. You are quite right when even with 21 years of experience, you learn something everyday. No one should think they are perfect or superior. You and I, I think, are willing to learn and to teach what we have learned.

But its unavoidable that people which such a rotten attitud will appear, therefore it will be my choice to ignore them. We have a saying here in Spain “El mayor desprecio es no hacer aprecio” which loosely translated means “The best contempt is not to appreciate” being contempt “The feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn.” The best thing you can do is just ignore them for what they are worth.

I will just try to put my efforts in those who are enthusiasts and who love this hobby and ignore those who think this is a competition or an ego-trip.

My other two cents worth.

Gabe