The photography itself varies from fantastically inspiring to average
There is quite a bit of info about local developers, little amusing snippets, stories and photos slipped in amongst the topos to give a feel of a local guide
Constructive criticism is welcomed and is responded to.
Quote from: Mick Ryan on June 15, 2006, 06:40:53 pmConstructive criticism is welcomed and is responded to. Go ahead, respond
Which bit of constructive criticism were you looking for a response to?Alan
I don't want to waste time trying to put a general response forward when no-one, especially yourself, has really stated anything apart from that they don't like the action photos
however, if there is a particular issue that vexes you then please feel free to ask and I'll do my best to respond.
What about a response as to why the photos are, bar the exceptions I already mentioned above plus the fantastic picture of a young (!) Andy Hyslop at Armathwaite in the R+R advert, generally awful?
Alright, why is the picture reproduction so bad for the overwhelming majority of the action shots (the Thorn Crag "heading home" shot is a prime example). Especially since its totally perfect for the photo topos?
Alan wrote: however the generalisation that all the photos are awful is just your opinion
To say Nige is the only person who has brought you to task over the quality of the images in this guide says to me you haven't asked many people. Everybody who I have met around the Lakes over the last couple of months (bar nobody) who has spoken to me about the guide - a number of whom did like the general layout etc. - has brought up the action imagery as a real letdown...
I am sure next time we do a Lakes Bouldering guide...