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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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raid
Dad Photographer
I'm also in. I wonder if there is a maximum number of entrance/person allowed.
These crtitque sessions are enjoyful and adictive.
Raid
These crtitque sessions are enjoyful and adictive.
Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
ampguy
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i'm in.
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ampguy
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wlewisiii
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jan normandale
Film is the other way
is this full yet if not I'll come in too.
here's one I was going to put in the gallery, I'll put it here first.
Taken with a Canonet GIII QL17 ; Fuji 200 ISO generic rebranded film; lab processed and scanned to a CD. Uncropped and 'resized for the web' in PS Elements no sharpening or adjustment of curves.
Titled "Yin - yan: Vespa and bicycle"
here's one I was going to put in the gallery, I'll put it here first.
Taken with a Canonet GIII QL17 ; Fuji 200 ISO generic rebranded film; lab processed and scanned to a CD. Uncropped and 'resized for the web' in PS Elements no sharpening or adjustment of curves.
Titled "Yin - yan: Vespa and bicycle"
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raid
Dad Photographer
George
George
George: I like the picture on the wall. It complements the photo of the lady sitting on the chair and reading a magazine. The photo looks rather dark on my monitor. The light switches behind her head don't look good.
Raid
George
shutterflower said:
George: I like the picture on the wall. It complements the photo of the lady sitting on the chair and reading a magazine. The photo looks rather dark on my monitor. The light switches behind her head don't look good.
Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
ampguy
ampguy
ampguy: I like the lines going across the frame in a parallel manner. What could have been done differently here is two things [for me]:
1. Panning to make the kid appear sharp with a blurred background.
2. Let the kid be in the first third and not centered.
Raid
ampguy
ampguy said:
ampguy: I like the lines going across the frame in a parallel manner. What could have been done differently here is two things [for me]:
1. Panning to make the kid appear sharp with a blurred background.
2. Let the kid be in the first third and not centered.
Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
William
William
William: The tree on the left bothers me. The photo could have been taken differently to emphasize the cross vertically [maybe].
Raid
William
wlewisiii said:
William: The tree on the left bothers me. The photo could have been taken differently to emphasize the cross vertically [maybe].
Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
Jan
Jan
Jan: This rendevous of two bikes is nice. I would maybe have taken the photo from the right towards the walkway. Using a large aperture would single out the two bikes.
Raid
Jan
jan normandale said:
Jan: This rendevous of two bikes is nice. I would maybe have taken the photo from the right towards the walkway. Using a large aperture would single out the two bikes.
Raid
ampguy
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Shutterflower -- Crepes
Shutterflower -- Crepes
Interesting photo. Nice use of shadows, framing and use of b&w. If it were possible, I would have moved the R chair in a little, and cropped off the R a tad to have a cleaner R edge, and lose the ceiling line. Also might have tried exposing 1 EV lighter to see what bringing out more detail would show.
Shutterflower -- Crepes
Interesting photo. Nice use of shadows, framing and use of b&w. If it were possible, I would have moved the R chair in a little, and cropped off the R a tad to have a cleaner R edge, and lose the ceiling line. Also might have tried exposing 1 EV lighter to see what bringing out more detail would show.
shutterflower said:
ampguy
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Raid -- train pic
Raid -- train pic
I like the motion in the window, and the texture of the green velvety Japanese train seats. I think you could have 2 photos here, one by cropping out the left lady, and one by cropping out the right lady.
A common thing I have about your Japan photos is that being able to read portions of the ads is distracting to me. While it's possibly abstract to others, it makes it a "happy snap" to those who can read these portions.
Raid -- train pic
I like the motion in the window, and the texture of the green velvety Japanese train seats. I think you could have 2 photos here, one by cropping out the left lady, and one by cropping out the right lady.
A common thing I have about your Japan photos is that being able to read portions of the ads is distracting to me. While it's possibly abstract to others, it makes it a "happy snap" to those who can read these portions.
raid amin said:
ampguy
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Wlewisiii -- Iskra
Wlewisiii -- Iskra
very nice with interesting angle. The flag seems to be missing blue, but maybe it's worn. There is something distracting off the R side of the cross. Very nice. Just curious, where was this taken?
Wlewisiii -- Iskra
very nice with interesting angle. The flag seems to be missing blue, but maybe it's worn. There is something distracting off the R side of the cross. Very nice. Just curious, where was this taken?
wlewisiii said:
ampguy
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Jan - bikes
Jan - bikes
I like the flowers on the bicycle. The feet in the upper left are a little distracting, I wonder how this vertical would have worked with a wider shot including the whole of the scooter??
Jan - bikes
I like the flowers on the bicycle. The feet in the upper left are a little distracting, I wonder how this vertical would have worked with a wider shot including the whole of the scooter??
jan normandale said:
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raid amin said:
this is a good shot, I would only crop out the far left of the image where that shape against the side of the frame breaks the continuity. I like the blur of the other cars in the background - the green is particularly effective in this shot. green-black-blur is a good combo here.
sf
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Ampguy :
This is a very simple shot. Of course, for this type of shot, we usually see a non-blurred subject moving against a blurred background, but the slight blurring on the subject actually works quite well. Magnifies the motion effect, actually. I might crop in closer - or not. Closer would possibly diminish the movement in the image.
This is a very simple shot. Of course, for this type of shot, we usually see a non-blurred subject moving against a blurred background, but the slight blurring on the subject actually works quite well. Magnifies the motion effect, actually. I might crop in closer - or not. Closer would possibly diminish the movement in the image.
jan normandale
Film is the other way
Shutterflower; this is a nice easy relaxed shot. The woman appears to be taking a break. The image conveyed is of a hard working woman. The shot being what it is I can't add too much to the composition commentary. I will see that the exposure was difficult because so much of the right side of her face and hand are underexposed. Maybe a slight lightening or a wider f stop blah blah etc.
All considered a competent shot where you have to ‘grab’ what you can get and try to make the best of the light situation.
Raid; the subway shot with the two women is a tough topic again. The light could be better. But it is what you had available. The composition is great because it has so many points of interest. The second woman, the motion in the subway traveling in the opposite direction and the subject , intently focused on something in the train. Colour is dynamic so it boosts the interest level for me.
An interesting shot where everything comes together well.
Ampguy; this shot is on the right track lots of colour and everyone enjoys the thrill of a kid on their bike. I’m almost beside them now. My only comment would be you should make a choice. Either the motion is interpreted by the child moving through the frame and is blurred or the camera is panned to keep the child static and the background and foreground become blurred to deliver the sensation of motion. So pick a faster speed when you pan or slower when you let the rider pass thru your field of your lens.
William; wow I think you have pushed all the current hot buttons with this shot. It is a grabber. First the whole Christianity message with the image of Jesus nailed to the cross , re inforced with the American flag. For non Americans this may not be as charged but for Americans it is. Everyone is taught to salute the flag in the USA and so we have two powerful images of a Christian America. I’m not certain if there is a third allusion because, the flag appears to be lowered… like it has been lowered for the death of Christ. All in all a very powerful image and one certain to elicit strong emotional response. “God Bless America” and “One Nation Under God” very strong stuff.
All considered a competent shot where you have to ‘grab’ what you can get and try to make the best of the light situation.
Raid; the subway shot with the two women is a tough topic again. The light could be better. But it is what you had available. The composition is great because it has so many points of interest. The second woman, the motion in the subway traveling in the opposite direction and the subject , intently focused on something in the train. Colour is dynamic so it boosts the interest level for me.
An interesting shot where everything comes together well.
Ampguy; this shot is on the right track lots of colour and everyone enjoys the thrill of a kid on their bike. I’m almost beside them now. My only comment would be you should make a choice. Either the motion is interpreted by the child moving through the frame and is blurred or the camera is panned to keep the child static and the background and foreground become blurred to deliver the sensation of motion. So pick a faster speed when you pan or slower when you let the rider pass thru your field of your lens.
William; wow I think you have pushed all the current hot buttons with this shot. It is a grabber. First the whole Christianity message with the image of Jesus nailed to the cross , re inforced with the American flag. For non Americans this may not be as charged but for Americans it is. Everyone is taught to salute the flag in the USA and so we have two powerful images of a Christian America. I’m not certain if there is a third allusion because, the flag appears to be lowered… like it has been lowered for the death of Christ. All in all a very powerful image and one certain to elicit strong emotional response. “God Bless America” and “One Nation Under God” very strong stuff.
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wlewisiii said:
William :
very well seen. That shot could be interpreted in so many ways. Only thing about it that I don't like is the burry leaves in the bottom right corner and off the right side of the crucifix. Might airbrush those out, but other than that, it is a well composed shot. I might only have pushed the focus to one or the other subject - just enough to create a definite first focus in the composition, but that equality is also kind of effective. I like it.
To me, this shot says something very clear.