AFreimann
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6 years ago - 06/13/2019
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Awards given to Others :-D What to do?

Hello! One of my favourite features of Parfumo is the fact that we have the opportunity to appraise one anothers contributions and respond with input. Sometimes though, I simply award the photograph without saying anything in the comments. I wonder, is this uncouth? Or is it merely a private way of expressing respect for the beauty of the photograph without drawing any self-attention? I cannot decide. Perhaps it is laziness on my part as I cannot always articulate precisely how any given image makes me feel, but I do know when I like or love something and wish to encourage each photographer whose work I applaud by clicking on the little trophy.

I cherish each and every little trophy-click that I have as that encourages me to continue doing what we're doing: trying to capture the fragrances we love in a manner that will convey how the fragrance makes us feel. I hope to encourage other people who see my amateur images to try the fragrances that I love in the hopes that they (you) too will fall in love with something new and beautiful.
Parfumo is a wonderful, encouraging environment and I am very pleased to make each of your acquaintance!
Sign me grateful in the United States!
Antigone





4 Comments
DjdaniDjdani 6 years ago
I do the same. Im not a photographer and awarding a photo is just saying that i like it. I dont think my comments can make a better photo :)
MrFumejunkieMrFumejunkie 6 years ago
i do the same, most times. i award the photos i like without commenting. sometimes i feel that commenting is unnecessary or pointless, as the photo is already saying everything i would've said. the other point i'd make is that sometimes there's almost an 'obligation' to say something, so that the owner of the photo you awarded knows who's the awarded it. i am usually not really bothered by that and i don't feel there's any need for reciprocation. danny
AFreimannAFreimann 6 years ago
It's my good pleasure, Anessa; I appreciate your insightful, thoughtful response. :)
AnessaAnessa 6 years ago
I also love the opportunity to show our appreciation via the award feature. It is indeed "a private way of expressing respect (...) without drawing any self-attention" for me, and in 48/50, I don't leave any comments because I don't find words as you said, or don't feel the need if others have already expressed the same feelings. If there is something concrete on my mind, I would put a remark, but rather under reviews/statements. Joy does not always have to be verbal. Thanks for your nice blog!

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