RayPA
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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.
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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
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• Every participant must comment on every photo (except their own—initially)
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• 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
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Remember: Please do not provide criticism on an image or comment in a critique thread unless you also have an image posted.
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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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RayPA
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Let's reset the guidelines.
- [*]5 participants seems to be working the best.
[*]Please hold off posting images and commenting until all participants have uploaded their images.
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raid
Dad Photographer
Hey ... I am in!
ampguy
Veteran
ok, i am in here, and will be taking myself out on #23 since I like the open theme.
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kmack
do your job, then let go
I'll play today
RayPA
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I'll be number 4! 
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remrf
AZRF
Okay. I'll play another round.
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ampguy
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RayPA
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kmack
do your job, then let go
raid
Dad Photographer
remrf
AZRF
ampguy
Veteran
Ray - sidewalk
Ray - sidewalk
I like this a lot, it looks like there is a lot of emotion or consolation going on between the two people, and it seems like they feel awkward that they're out in public.
The photo doesn't seem to have any traditional framing aspects, just a random color shot of two people in an awkward time or discussion. I like it a lot.
Ray - sidewalk
I like this a lot, it looks like there is a lot of emotion or consolation going on between the two people, and it seems like they feel awkward that they're out in public.
The photo doesn't seem to have any traditional framing aspects, just a random color shot of two people in an awkward time or discussion. I like it a lot.
RayPA said:
ampguy
Veteran
kmack - coffee shop
kmack - coffee shop
Very interesting coffee shop or bar, with only a single person at the bar. They look hunched over in desperation. The place looks clean, and the framing is well done.
There are a couple of distracting things to me in this photo, but I think they are inherent to the location. One is the texture of the wallpaper, that also gets cast on the bar counter with the lighting, and then on the R side, the inward angle of the wall and windows. I might try cropping the windows out, and just leaving the very last table or two.
kmack - coffee shop
Very interesting coffee shop or bar, with only a single person at the bar. They look hunched over in desperation. The place looks clean, and the framing is well done.
There are a couple of distracting things to me in this photo, but I think they are inherent to the location. One is the texture of the wallpaper, that also gets cast on the bar counter with the lighting, and then on the R side, the inward angle of the wall and windows. I might try cropping the windows out, and just leaving the very last table or two.
kmack said:
ampguy
Veteran
Raid - subway
Raid - subway
I like these types of photos, I think the APUG conference photo uses a similar photo. What is very interesting to me is the face in the subway window looks like a dog's face. The lettering on the ad or building behind the subway on the far left is a little distracting, would have been nice to have blurred out a bit more.
Raid - subway
I like these types of photos, I think the APUG conference photo uses a similar photo. What is very interesting to me is the face in the subway window looks like a dog's face. The lettering on the ad or building behind the subway on the far left is a little distracting, would have been nice to have blurred out a bit more.
raid amin said:
ampguy
Veteran
remrf - sidewalk
remrf - sidewalk
It is difficult for me to figure out what the point is of the photo, as the females walking are pretty far away, but the shape of the cement bike racks or mall art is kind of interesting.
The foliage and trees are a little extreme for borders. I would have used a longer lens and focused on the shoppers a little more.
remrf - sidewalk
It is difficult for me to figure out what the point is of the photo, as the females walking are pretty far away, but the shape of the cement bike racks or mall art is kind of interesting.
The foliage and trees are a little extreme for borders. I would have used a longer lens and focused on the shoppers a little more.
remrf said:
raid
Dad Photographer
ampguy said:
ampguy: The pastel colors are beautiful in this abstract photo. The cut-off chairs on the bottom are distracting though.
Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
RayPA said:
Ray: I sense some emotional touching going on here. The bus on the left is distracting and it does not help make this photo.
Raid