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    miptog
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    27 Dec 2011 - 3:50 PM
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    Do you make photographs or do you take photographs?

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    conrad
    conrad (e2 Member)
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    27 Dec 2011 - 3:57 PM
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    If we're talking about capturing the image of something that's already there with the use of a camera, then it's 'take'.

    You could use 'make' if you wanted to create an image that looks like a photo but doesn't involve the use of a camera. Although I suppose technically speaking it wouldn't be a photo then, would it. But that's a different discussion.

    Hmmm. I used photo paper once to create something 'arty', but didn't use a camera, only the photo paper, some ornaments, and chemicals. Is that a photo?

    Could be a whole new thread... Wink

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    Jaydee007
    Jaydee007 (e2 Member)
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    27 Dec 2011 - 4:42 PM
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    Working in a studio against a plain background with a model we are making the photo but photgraphing say the Mona Lisa we are taking a photo of someone elses artwork

    conrad
    conrad (e2 Member)
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    27 Dec 2011 - 4:44 PM
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    I don't know if I would agree with that, it could be argued that the camera you're using is making it, and you yourself are just taking it.

    I suppose it all depends on how you look at it.

    WhiteRose1
    WhiteRose1 (e2 Member)
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    27 Dec 2011 - 4:48 PM
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    Could be as simple as - you make the photograph by composing, setting exposures etc etc, you take it when you hit the shutter release.

    conrad
    conrad (e2 Member)
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    27 Dec 2011 - 7:10 PM
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    I rather like that take on it... (pun intended). Wink

    Jaydee007
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    27 Dec 2011 - 7:15 PM
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    Quote: I rather like that take on it... (pun intended). Wink

    Thats what I like a snappy answer LOL

    Ade_Osman
    Ade_Osman (e2 Member)
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    27 Dec 2011 - 7:40 PM
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    I create images using light as my paints......

    Ade

    conrad
    conrad (e2 Member)
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    27 Dec 2011 - 8:20 PM
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    Quote: a snappy answer

    He he.

    Where's the Like button when you need it?

    scrimmy
    scrimmy (e2 Member)
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    27 Dec 2011 - 8:24 PM
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    I "take".....usually have an idea then see where it leads me....usually up the garden path Smile

    peterjones
    27 Dec 2011 - 9:11 PM
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    I take 'em to make 'em.

    Bloggs
    27 Dec 2011 - 10:16 PM
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    It depends on how i feel and if i'm in the mood. also if i think needs to be changed then i'll have a dabble Wink

    ianrobinson
    ianrobinson (e2 Member)
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    27 Dec 2011 - 10:54 PM
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    Do you make photographs or do you take photographs?

    Personally i take photos but not sure where your going with this.
    Your being a bit vague, instead of going around the houses just come out with it.Wink

    ianrobinson
    ianrobinson (e2 Member)
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    27 Dec 2011 - 10:57 PM
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    I also make photos, but being suspicious as i am i get the feeling this question will lead into something more obvious as we have seen on EPZ a million times before.

    conrad
    conrad (e2 Member)
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    28 Dec 2011 - 9:20 AM
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    Initially I thought it was more of a linguistic question, in which case 'take' was the most obvious answer (according to the Cambridge Dictionary, at least) - and the rest of my initial reply was more of the practical kind than the linguistic kind, but most replies seem to be going in a different direction than a linguistic one. Maybe the OP could give us the reason for asking this question?

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