Is there a website for bad photography?

Question

I'm teaching part of a high school class in regards to photography.  I want to give samples of what to do and what not to do.  I would like to do a slide show of some top end and famous photojournalism, along with some great candid pics and street photography.  I will also be throwing into the mix the complete opposite and hope that they catch on without calling their attention to it.  Who'd have thunk it...the good stuff is the easy stuff to find.

I'm looking for a website specifically displaying the what NOT TO DOs of photography.  Looking for bad technique, boring pictures and over the top cliche images.  Thanks to all that answer.

MP · Accepted Answer

Here's a site I found that shows great examples of bad photography:
http://shutter-putter.blogspot.com/

You can also try Myspace and Facebook for those over the top cliche pictures.

Amy · Answer

Going by what you said... "my assignment is to take examples of bad contrast photos and edit them to have good contrast". I take that to mean YOU (as a PHOTOGRAPHY student), are to take your own bad photos and correct them. If you take the photos yourself, you own the copyright to them and can do as you please. The problem I see if you take photos from the internet is you will be possibly violating the various photographers copyrights. A photographer may deem your actions as "damaging" his work by modifying it. The photographers have a right to control what is done with their work. Unless the photos you want to use specifically state they are "Public Domain", they are to be considered as copyrighted material. The best thing to do is consult with a lawyer who specializes in copyrights, and get their opinion on the subject.

Anonymous · Answer

Facebook and just about every teenager on here who uses Flickr. Sorry, it had to be said too. Just saw one that was filled with that silly cliche garbage.

anonymous for a reason · Answer

i would reccomend flickr look at some of the critique my photography questions and use there work for an example

Larry R · Answer

Myspace, flickr, facebook, photobucket.  Any post on here saying "are my photos good" "how do I do this", etc.

Not trying to be mean, promise.

Teri · Answer

Myspace.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Joe Schmo Photo · Answer

Myspace and photobucket.  Seriously.

Candid Chris · Answer

Multiple choice question. All true answers.

See all of the above.

Pooky™ · Answer

Hang around here and you'll see plenty.

Is there a website for bad photography?

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