I have been thinking quite a bit the last days about the impact of “naming” or “describing” photos with words. While at first it might seem to be helpful because it provides context I started to think more and more that actually the opposite is the case. Naming and describing is a reductionism that removes some of the central elements. It deprives the viewer of the opportunity to explore without prejudice. The opportunity to discover rather than to reconcile vision with words.
Terence S Jones - a guy with a camera 
I agree with your post, sometimes I wish I could leave it to the viewer’s interpretation, but most people expect some guidance in the title though…
Good post. I understand your point, but I think descriptions are sometimes helpful to the viewer. I also enjoy the creative ‘Names’ that some folks come up with for their work. Certain shots, however, def speak for themselves!
I love the lighting… and I flip flop on the the naming and writing concept, sometimes I think its necessary and sometime I dont!!
it is really a tough question indeed. for a long time if was absolute believing in it – especially from a “marketing” perspective: how to differentiate the pictures if we they are not even named? On the other hand marketing means giving an idea – precisely then something might get lost. Actually, I am reading a very cool book related to it – and others “art” issues – at the moment. Will write a separate post about it soon.