Why Compete?

摘要

"Competition." As a long-time photographer and camera club member, I'm always surprised that a single word engenders so many strong and varied feelings.rnOf course, competition has always been a main-stay of camera club life; but, below the surface, the rationale for competition seems to be far from universally accepted. I know many club members who say they simply want to improve their photographic skills and find competition to be, on the one hand unnecessary, and on the other actually detrimental to becoming a better photographer.rnThe arguments against competing go something like this. Competition is inherently stressful and detracts from the learning atmosphere of the club. Competition is dominated by the more experienced photographers and beginners don't have a fair chance to win. Competition takes the focus off of creativity and puts it on conforming to photographic rules and contest criteria.