RayPA
Ignore It (It'll go away)
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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
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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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sbug
Acceptably Sharp
Count me in please.
Pherdinand
the snow must go on
me too,me too!
sbug
Acceptably Sharp
BUMP. 3 more needed.
Iyidin_Kyeimo
Member
This looks interesting, count me in too! 
raid
Dad Photographer
I'm in.
Raid
Raid
Silva Lining
CanoHasseLeica
I'm in to make it 5!
raid
Dad Photographer
raid
Dad Photographer
Please post your images.
Raid
Raid
Pherdinand
the snow must go on
Silva Lining
CanoHasseLeica
Iyidin_Kyeimo
Member
raid
Dad Photographer
This leaves only Sbug to post an image.
Monday: We are still waiting for Sbug.
Monday: We are still waiting for Sbug.
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sbug
Acceptably Sharp
raid
Dad Photographer
Shadow
Shadow
Sbug:
I like this photo, but I don't like the dark top part of it. I would suggest to consider cropping horizontally from the top down to the white line (not in the shade). This will give you an additional graphical effect.
Raid
Shadow
sbug said:Sorry for the delay, I ignored the internet yesterday.
Sbug:
I like this photo, but I don't like the dark top part of it. I would suggest to consider cropping horizontally from the top down to the white line (not in the shade). This will give you an additional graphical effect.
Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
cropping?
cropping?
Iyidin,
The dark vertical line bothers me. I would crop vertically from the left of the image up to line before the sitting man. This will focus the shot on this man.
Raid
cropping?
Iyidin_Kyeimo said:
Iyidin,
The dark vertical line bothers me. I would crop vertically from the left of the image up to line before the sitting man. This will focus the shot on this man.
Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
Pherdinand said:
Pherdinand: This is a very nice photo. I also like shooting down from the top. There isn't much I could suggest about your photo. The graphical impact is strong. The right side has colors and it is needed. The walking man cannot be moved, and I wish his feet were not hidden by the piano. Nice photo.
Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
Pherdinand
the snow must go on
raid: I like that it gives the impression of a busy night traffic, and also that it is panned so the window lights etc are also blurred, gives an extra sense of motion.
I would like it even more if there were some walkers on the left side, maybe, or silhouettes in front of the window/door/... Also, technically - it is noisy/grainy a bit over the edge, for me, but i guess there's not much to do about that.
pherdinand: Oh that's me
silva lining: I like the action and the crowd watching the action. The guy's face comes as a bit of surprise since it is barely visible. Wish there was a bit less blur - or better separation from the background - on his feet, though. Also, a lower angle of view could have put more accent on the person itself, maybe. But i like it.
iyidin: good face, pity about the reflections in the glass. Also, there are three elements in the shot. Two would be enough, like the guy looking at you and the biffa. The third guy just makes me wonder, ok where should I look now.
sbug: Funny I wish their shadow would be fully in the frame. You picked the right moment, with the arc starting from them and going towards the other guy.
cheers
pherdinand
I would like it even more if there were some walkers on the left side, maybe, or silhouettes in front of the window/door/... Also, technically - it is noisy/grainy a bit over the edge, for me, but i guess there's not much to do about that.
pherdinand: Oh that's me
silva lining: I like the action and the crowd watching the action. The guy's face comes as a bit of surprise since it is barely visible. Wish there was a bit less blur - or better separation from the background - on his feet, though. Also, a lower angle of view could have put more accent on the person itself, maybe. But i like it.
iyidin: good face, pity about the reflections in the glass. Also, there are three elements in the shot. Two would be enough, like the guy looking at you and the biffa. The third guy just makes me wonder, ok where should I look now.
sbug: Funny
I wish their shadow would be fully in the frame. You picked the right moment, with the arc starting from them and going towards the other guy.cheers
pherdinand
sbug
Acceptably Sharp
OK, here goes:
Raid: This is a nice pan. I'm surprised the motorcyclist is sharp while the auto headlights are not. Either way, it conveyes speed well. That said, I'm not sure what else is going on in this frame. There is a real mood to the photo though so I assume if I'd been there, it would have a greater impact.
Pherdinand: Very unique angle. Sometimes the overhead shot works well in the street. I like this shot quite a bit but I wonder if a wider angle would give a bit better story. How is the pianist interacting with his surroundings? Slightly overexposed too but that's no deal breaker. I see lots of potential with this and I'd suggest camping out in the same location and trying some different focal lengths and waiting to see what else might happen around the piano.
Silva Lining: Anyone spinning on their head grabs my attention and from the photo, I'm obviously not alone. This seems cropped and I'd like to know what was cropped out. I'd suggest a more horizontal crop with less trees. Maybe also look for something interesting in the surrounding crowd to compliment the performer. I like the choice of shutter speed which puts the performer in motion.
Iyidin_Kyeimo: I liked this right away. I love the eye contact and his expression. The grittiness of the dirty glass you shot through adds to the image. I do find the pillar distracting where it is. If you had been a half step further to the right I think the pillar would be in a less distracting location and it wouldn';t have cut off his toes. Overall, a great shot.
Raid: This is a nice pan. I'm surprised the motorcyclist is sharp while the auto headlights are not. Either way, it conveyes speed well. That said, I'm not sure what else is going on in this frame. There is a real mood to the photo though so I assume if I'd been there, it would have a greater impact.
Pherdinand: Very unique angle. Sometimes the overhead shot works well in the street. I like this shot quite a bit but I wonder if a wider angle would give a bit better story. How is the pianist interacting with his surroundings? Slightly overexposed too but that's no deal breaker. I see lots of potential with this and I'd suggest camping out in the same location and trying some different focal lengths and waiting to see what else might happen around the piano.
Silva Lining: Anyone spinning on their head grabs my attention and from the photo, I'm obviously not alone.
This seems cropped and I'd like to know what was cropped out. I'd suggest a more horizontal crop with less trees. Maybe also look for something interesting in the surrounding crowd to compliment the performer. I like the choice of shutter speed which puts the performer in motion.Iyidin_Kyeimo: I liked this right away. I love the eye contact and his expression. The grittiness of the dirty glass you shot through adds to the image. I do find the pillar distracting where it is. If you had been a half step further to the right I think the pillar would be in a less distracting location and it wouldn';t have cut off his toes. Overall, a great shot.