Stereotypes

Fungus, originally uploaded by jiihaa.

Forest, originally uploaded by jiihaa.

Forest edge, originally uploaded by jiihaa.

Yesterday I discussed "twig photographers" and other such classifications. Later I started to wonder about this.

Then I remembered a research study, where it was studied what people remember about politicians. It turned out that people remember those things which reinforce the stereotype and forget those that are in conflict. So, if a member of a certain party does something "typical" for that party, it is noted and remembered - otherwise, not.

Maybe this applies also to photographers?

Well, here are some photographs which may encourage stereotyping. Hmmm...