Is there a forum in which to post sports, portraits, street photography, etc?

[John Navitsky]

I would welcome a junk room for other types of photography.

thanks for calling what i do, “junk”

 

[Abinoone]

Perhaps Steve might consider adding some new categories, or just 1 new one for "Other"?

I would not be in favor of adding these forums to BCG. This is a site for wildlife and nature photography, and I would hate to see that focus diluted by adding totally unrelated categories. One of the (many) wonderful things about BCG is that it's a community of professional and amateur photography enthusiasts committed to celebrating and sharing information about the natural world - I know of few other sites like it. I suspect there are places on the Internet that cater to these other interests, or perhaps you could start your own website dedicated to them.

 

[Abinoone]

add landscapes and macro -

They already exist, Rich.

 

[Abinoone]

Could those of you against this please explain why adding an "Other" forum would negatively affect you? I don't see how one extra option on the menu that you never go to would impact you at all. What am I missing? The people that want it could go to that forum and everyone that doesn't wouldn't go to it. Otherwise this forum would be exactly the same. Help me understand your thinking.

It's a question of focus, and many/most folks here prefer the focus on wildlife and nature. In my mind, it's like subscribing to a publication on birds, then having the editors add a section on sports - it just loses its appeal to the birding enthusiast. I would turn your question around and ask you why adding an "other" category would be a positive thing for a community primarily interested in nature and wildlife?

 

[jeffnles1]

One extra forum. Not like it would be a massive site. Easy to ignore if you aren’t interested. Still don’t see the problem.

I could argue that just about anything could be "easily ignored", nudes, architecture, pets, portraits, street, whatever. Steve choose to make this site about nature and wildlife photography. Many of the people here, me included, appreciate a web site dedicated to the type of photography we shoot and a website where we can discuss photos and other issues directly related to this genre of art.

There are plenty of websites/forums where these other genre of photographic art can be discussed, argued about, etc. I like the overall forum site the way it is but I wouldn't lose sleep should Steve add different sections either. Personally I prefer to have it dedicated to nature and wildlife. However, it is Steve's website and he can change is however he sees fit and I don't recall him asking me for a vote.

Just my $.02 worth even though Steve never asked.

 

[VinnyH]

I will say that there are many techniques and types of gear that are the same in sports photography. I miss my 300 f2.8 from my avatar. I'd buy a used one but I can't handle the weight nowadays.
Happy hearing everyone's thoughts on everything.
Best to All,
Vinny