RayPA
Ignore It (It'll go away)
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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
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• Please, only join this thread if you are able post an image within 24 hours of joining.
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• Please abide by any thematic requirement (e.g., landscape, portrait, etc.)
•The number of photos for each participant is limited to one
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• Photos should be standard screen resolution (72~90) and the longest side of the image approximately 10 inches in length.
• 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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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.
• Please, only join this thread if you are able post an image within 24 hours of joining.
• 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)
• Photos should be standard screen resolution (72~90) and the longest side of the image approximately 10 inches in length.
• 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
Ignore It (It'll go away)
Guideline revisions highlighted in RED (see 1st post).
remrf
AZRF
I'll go another round.
Wayne R. Scott
Half fast Leica User
I'll go again. We need some more.
Wayne
Wayne
sbug
Acceptably Sharp
Sure, I'm in.
Wayne R. Scott
Half fast Leica User
Wow, over 24 hours on this thread and it is still 2 people short. Maybe we should put M8 in the title to get people to join the thread.
Wayne
Wayne
remrf
AZRF
Wayne R. Scott said:
I think they saw your name on the thread and figured it would be hard to match your portrait of the little girl having tea. Tough act to follow.
ampguy
Veteran
I'm in.
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ampguy
Veteran
bump, needs 1 more .............
rncamero
Established
Count me in.
although I get this feeling like I'm walking into class again...
although I get this feeling like I'm walking into class again...
ampguy
Veteran
Wayne R. Scott
Half fast Leica User
Here is mine:
Wayne
Wayne
rncamero
Established
remrf
AZRF
ampguy
Veteran
throw me a bone here, is the definition a "portrait" a single person or are 2 people OK?
remrf
AZRF
ampguy said:
Oh....two would be okay......as long as both are beautiful women
Just kidding. I used to shoot portraits of couples and families.
ampguy
Veteran
ok, got it.
ok, got it.
it appears here, many have not yet graduated to the dual person portrait yet
ok, got it.
it appears here, many have not yet graduated to the dual person portrait yet
remrf said:Oh....two would be okay......as long as both are beautiful women
Just kidding. I used to shoot portraits of couples and families.
sbug
Acceptably Sharp
Wayne R. Scott
Half fast Leica User
Sbug- Lovely capture. I just love the lighting in this photo. Late evening overcast day perhaps? The background is wonderfully out of focus so that your subject just “pops” out of the picture. Pleasant expression that looks genuine. I think you nailed this one.
Remrf- I have a feeling that you and I have basically the same definition of what makes a portrait. This shot is basically good, but it doesn’t grab me right away. I think all of the bright highlights in the background and on the right side of the photo as we view it are grabbing my attention instead of the pretty girl. Also there appears to be some areas of sunlight coming from above (through tree leaves perhaps?) that are showing up as high lights in patches on the girl’s arms that are a little distracting. I assume fill flash was used to balance the light in the photo and place the catch lights in her eyes. My only suggestions would be to crop the right side and photo shop the highlights down in the back ground. Perhaps use a gobo in the future above her when shooting to even out the lighting so there are no hot spots on her.
rncamero- I guess I would classify this as a type of environmental portrait or perhaps a street portrait. If you know this person perhaps this is a very recognizable gesture that friends and family would instantly say, “That is definitely Joe!!” If so then this will work, but since I don’t know Joe I can’t say that I would be able to pick him out a police line up from this shot.
ampguy- Since I have not graduated to two person portraits yet, I do not feel that I am qualified to comment on your photo. Please tell me that you shot this with a Leica, you will make my day.
Wayne
Remrf- I have a feeling that you and I have basically the same definition of what makes a portrait. This shot is basically good, but it doesn’t grab me right away. I think all of the bright highlights in the background and on the right side of the photo as we view it are grabbing my attention instead of the pretty girl. Also there appears to be some areas of sunlight coming from above (through tree leaves perhaps?) that are showing up as high lights in patches on the girl’s arms that are a little distracting. I assume fill flash was used to balance the light in the photo and place the catch lights in her eyes. My only suggestions would be to crop the right side and photo shop the highlights down in the back ground. Perhaps use a gobo in the future above her when shooting to even out the lighting so there are no hot spots on her.
rncamero- I guess I would classify this as a type of environmental portrait or perhaps a street portrait. If you know this person perhaps this is a very recognizable gesture that friends and family would instantly say, “That is definitely Joe!!” If so then this will work, but since I don’t know Joe I can’t say that I would be able to pick him out a police line up from this shot.
ampguy- Since I have not graduated to two person portraits yet, I do not feel that I am qualified to comment on your photo. Please tell me that you shot this with a Leica, you will make my day.
Wayne
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rncamero
Established
ampguy: Love the facial expressions - kinda reminds me of grandparents, with the oversize clothes and all. The pampers and partially open closet doors are kind of distracting. If there was nothing else in the room and white walls in the background, the dog print of the couch would be more than enough to draw my attention to the kids.
Wayne R Scott: Great smile! The framing is nice, her face sits well between her hair and collars. The shirt seems a bit light on the screen, there's some texture in there probably looks good in print.
remrf: Man this is sweet. I like the movement in the background, and those eyes are amazing. I'd love to see a version of this photo that has a slight touch of some leafy shadowplay on the model. For some reason, I also get a very vintage 70s feeling from this photo.
sbug: I wish I could do color combinations like that - just perfect match of between the background, hair, skin, and shirt. I like the bright 'overcast' lighting. The shirt is a bit on the bright side.
Wayne R Scott: Great smile! The framing is nice, her face sits well between her hair and collars. The shirt seems a bit light on the screen, there's some texture in there probably looks good in print.
remrf: Man this is sweet. I like the movement in the background, and those eyes are amazing. I'd love to see a version of this photo that has a slight touch of some leafy shadowplay on the model. For some reason, I also get a very vintage 70s feeling from this photo.
sbug: I wish I could do color combinations like that - just perfect match of between the background, hair, skin, and shirt. I like the bright 'overcast' lighting. The shirt is a bit on the bright side.