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By request a thematic critique thread
Welcome to this critique thread. Please read the purpose statement and the guidelines/ground rules regarding participation.
Purpose
The primary purpose of this thread is to provide a forum where photographers can give and receive constructive criticism on one another's photographs. By setting up some basic guidelines we hope that this thread will provide a forum where the give and take of honest constructive criticism can help us become better photographers.
Guidelines/Ground Rules
The thread has very specific rules regarding participation. The one basic rule is that you cannot provide criticism on an image or comment in a critique thread unless you also have an image posted. To post an image to this thread you must be a participant. Participation in this thread is limited. Here are the guidelines and ground rules for participation:
• Participation in this thread is limited to 5 photographers
• Participants join the thread by posting their intention. You can simply reply with your intent to join by posting something like: "I'm joining," "I'm in," or just state your name
• Joining is on a "first come, first served" basis. The first 5 to reply become the participants
• Once the thread has 5 participants, no other photographers can join or participate in the thread
• Once the thread is full of participants all photographers will upload their image(s)
• Please abide by any thematic requirement (e.g., landscape, portrait, etc.)
•The number of photos for each participant is limited to one
• Photographers attach photos as thumbnails (no inline images or links)
• Photographers post their images supplying titles (if any) and other pertinent information (the amount of information should be minimal)
• Photographers can only comment on their own images and reply to comments only when everyone else in the thread has posted their comments on the image
• Every participant must comment on every photo (except their own—initially)
• Every participant must make at least two comments, one positive comment, and one constructive criticism (which is actually two positive comments)
• Once every photographer has commented then a free flowing discussion begins. It is at this point that every photographer can comment on their own work and reply to comments, ask questions, etc.
• The participants decide when the thread closes.
If you'd like to participate in a critique thread and need some ideas about how to proceed with viewing images critically, you may find this thread helpful:
How do you look at photos
You can also provide feedback on critique threads here:
Critique Feedback Thread
Remember: Please do not provide criticism on an image or comment in a critique thread unless you also have an image posted.
This thread is now active, please follow the guidelines if you'd like to participate! Have Fun!
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Welcome to this critique thread. Please read the purpose statement and the guidelines/ground rules regarding participation.
Purpose
The primary purpose of this thread is to provide a forum where photographers can give and receive constructive criticism on one another's photographs. By setting up some basic guidelines we hope that this thread will provide a forum where the give and take of honest constructive criticism can help us become better photographers.
Guidelines/Ground Rules
The thread has very specific rules regarding participation. The one basic rule is that you cannot provide criticism on an image or comment in a critique thread unless you also have an image posted. To post an image to this thread you must be a participant. Participation in this thread is limited. Here are the guidelines and ground rules for participation:
• Participation in this thread is limited to 5 photographers
• Participants join the thread by posting their intention. You can simply reply with your intent to join by posting something like: "I'm joining," "I'm in," or just state your name
• Joining is on a "first come, first served" basis. The first 5 to reply become the participants
• Once the thread has 5 participants, no other photographers can join or participate in the thread
• Once the thread is full of participants all photographers will upload their image(s)
• Please abide by any thematic requirement (e.g., landscape, portrait, etc.)
•The number of photos for each participant is limited to one
• Photographers attach photos as thumbnails (no inline images or links)
• Photographers post their images supplying titles (if any) and other pertinent information (the amount of information should be minimal)
• Photographers can only comment on their own images and reply to comments only when everyone else in the thread has posted their comments on the image
• Every participant must comment on every photo (except their own—initially)
• Every participant must make at least two comments, one positive comment, and one constructive criticism (which is actually two positive comments)
• Once every photographer has commented then a free flowing discussion begins. It is at this point that every photographer can comment on their own work and reply to comments, ask questions, etc.
• The participants decide when the thread closes.
If you'd like to participate in a critique thread and need some ideas about how to proceed with viewing images critically, you may find this thread helpful:
How do you look at photos
You can also provide feedback on critique threads here:
Critique Feedback Thread
Remember: Please do not provide criticism on an image or comment in a critique thread unless you also have an image posted.
This thread is now active, please follow the guidelines if you'd like to participate! Have Fun!
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fitzihardwurshd
Spiteful little devil
I am in, just got one ready !
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Todd.Hanz
Guest
I'm in as well
raid
Dad Photographer
I am in too.
Raid
Raid
ferider
Veteran
OK, I'm in here as well. Cann't skip a landscape thread 
Roland.
Roland.
raid
Dad Photographer
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Todd.Hanz
Guest
bump, need one more participant...who wants to play
Todd
Todd
Warren T.
Well-known
Hi Folks, I'll give it a try
--Warren
--Warren
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Todd.Hanz
Guest
allright, post 'em!
Todd
Todd
ferider
Veteran
Here is mine:
"Art Deco", CV 28/3.5
Roland.
"Art Deco", CV 28/3.5
Roland.
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Warren T.
Well-known
uhh... sorry for the dumb question, but can someone tell me how to post a thumbnail?
thanks,
Warren
thanks,
Warren
ferider
Veteran
Click on "Manage Attachments" in the full editor and then download your full picture. It will show up as a thumbnail.
Cheers,
Roland.
Cheers,
Roland.
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Todd.Hanz
Guest
In otherwords, hit "post reply" lower left side below this message, a new window will open, scroll down to manage attachments and follow the prompts.
Todd
Todd
Warren T.
Well-known
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Todd.Hanz
Guest
fitzihardwurshd
Spiteful little devil
raid
Dad Photographer
Warren T. said:Thanks for the picture posting tips
Here's mine:
Merced River in Winter, Yosemite, California
Warren,
This is a beautiful photo, and it brings back memories to me.
Simply a personal observation; I would crop from the right until the first big tree and from the left until the first light tree. Somehow, it brings out the beauty of the "major trees" to my eyes.
Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
fitzihardwurshd said:
Fitzi,
What a beautiful scene you have caught here.
I would horizontally crop from the bottom most of the light brown foreground.
Then, the photo looks more pastel and like a painting tome.
Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
Todd.Hanz said:
Todd,
This is an interesting concept.
The two images don't fit exactly side by side. The one on the right could be "lifted"upward a little so that the waters merge together in both images.
Another perspective is to crop the left half of the left image and the right half of the right image.
Raid
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Todd.Hanz
Guest
Raid:
amazing pic to go with your story, stunning textures, light, and color make this one great. The only suggestion I can make is to crop the lower dark portion out of the image, it doesn't look like it belongs to the rest of the image due to the lack of shadow detail. Very nice work either way.
Roland:
I get dizzy when looking at your image. You have captured this part of the bridge with good perspective and given it a monolithic feel. I like the light blazing through the mist/fog, very moody. At first glance I was bothered by the cables on the upper right of the image and was tempted to remove them but then I saw the other cables it brought it together, nice work!
Warren:
a classic image, excellent contrast and shadow detail, perfect exposure. I really like the reflections on the calm water in contrast to the rugged terrain of the mountain behind it, I also like that the bank isn't placed at mid frame, cutting the image in half. I guess I would have liked to see a little more of the reflections but that would have changed the image too much. Great job!
fitzihardwurshd:
nice atmosphere and textures in this one, the color contrast between the greens and tans are also very nice. It looks like you were here early to catch the mist before it burned off which helps add another layer of interest to this image. Besides cropping the lower 1/8 of the foreground to help draw your eye further into the image I can offer nothing else as suggestion, great work!
Thanks guys, great work!
Todd
amazing pic to go with your story, stunning textures, light, and color make this one great. The only suggestion I can make is to crop the lower dark portion out of the image, it doesn't look like it belongs to the rest of the image due to the lack of shadow detail. Very nice work either way.
Roland:
I get dizzy when looking at your image
. You have captured this part of the bridge with good perspective and given it a monolithic feel. I like the light blazing through the mist/fog, very moody. At first glance I was bothered by the cables on the upper right of the image and was tempted to remove them but then I saw the other cables it brought it together, nice work!Warren:
a classic image, excellent contrast and shadow detail, perfect exposure. I really like the reflections on the calm water in contrast to the rugged terrain of the mountain behind it, I also like that the bank isn't placed at mid frame, cutting the image in half. I guess I would have liked to see a little more of the reflections but that would have changed the image too much. Great job!
fitzihardwurshd:
nice atmosphere and textures in this one, the color contrast between the greens and tans are also very nice. It looks like you were here early to catch the mist before it burned off which helps add another layer of interest to this image. Besides cropping the lower 1/8 of the foreground to help draw your eye further into the image I can offer nothing else as suggestion, great work!
Thanks guys, great work!
Todd
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