Apr 3, 2016, 07:00
The sorts of data contained in the EXIF file are the basics of making a good photograph, along with other important basics such as (in no particular order) the photographer's vision of the image, the light, the content, the composition, the image processing, plus any other basics I have forgotten to mention.
Regarding the EXIF data: although there are examples of good photographs snapped with any camera, in auto mode, by good fortune, and with little thought other than spotting a great opportunity, the appearance of the image as visualised by the photographer can often be very dependent on the selection of the lens focal length, the aperture, the shutter speed, the ISO value, the white balance, etc.
I would guess that, at least for some of us, the EXIF data also constitute some of the basic information to be considered when writing a critique or discussion post about an uploaded photo although, of course, they might not always require comment.
Cheers.
Philip
Regarding the EXIF data: although there are examples of good photographs snapped with any camera, in auto mode, by good fortune, and with little thought other than spotting a great opportunity, the appearance of the image as visualised by the photographer can often be very dependent on the selection of the lens focal length, the aperture, the shutter speed, the ISO value, the white balance, etc.
I would guess that, at least for some of us, the EXIF data also constitute some of the basic information to be considered when writing a critique or discussion post about an uploaded photo although, of course, they might not always require comment.
Cheers.
Philip