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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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•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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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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AusDLK
Famous Photographer
I'm in. Looking forward to it.
ampguy
Veteran
I'm in.
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raid
Dad Photographer
I'm in too.
Raid
Raid
Wayne R. Scott
Half fast Leica User
I'll play again.
Wayne
Wayne
mascarenhas
Established
Count me in.
raid
Dad Photographer
Great. Let the fun start. Load up your excellent/interesting portrait images.
Raid
Raid
ampguy
Veteran
mascarenhas
Established
AusDLK
Famous Photographer
raid
Dad Photographer
Wayne R. Scott
Half fast Leica User
Here is mine:
Wayne
Wayne
raid
Dad Photographer
girl
girl
ampguy: The out-of-focus background looks very nice here. The darker lightswitch(?) somehow draws my attention away from the girl's face. The colors are great. I like this photo.
Raid
girl
ampguy said:
ampguy: The out-of-focus background looks very nice here. The darker lightswitch(?) somehow draws my attention away from the girl's face. The colors are great. I like this photo.
Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
woman and pier
woman and pier
mascarenhas: The contrast between the light woman and the dark steel is nice in B&W. She reads a letter while relaxing at the water. The horizon is straight. The background is enough out of focus to draw attention to the woman and not the sea. I like it.
Raid
woman and pier
mascarenhas said:
mascarenhas: The contrast between the light woman and the dark steel is nice in B&W. She reads a letter while relaxing at the water. The horizon is straight. The background is enough out of focus to draw attention to the woman and not the sea. I like it.
Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
man and woman and cameras
man and woman and cameras
audlk: This is a wonderful image. The two people and their smiles make it very nice. The background is nicely thrown out of focus.
Raid
man and woman and cameras
ausdlk said:
audlk: This is a wonderful image. The two people and their smiles make it very nice. The background is nicely thrown out of focus.
Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
model
model
Wayne: This image shows the model clearly, with bright eyes. The areas to the left are a little too bright for me, but this is an excellent image.
Raid
model
Wayne R. Scott said:Here is mine:
Wayne
Wayne: This image shows the model clearly, with bright eyes. The areas to the left are a little too bright for me, but this is an excellent image.
Raid
mascarenhas
Established
ampguy said:
ampguy: I like the way the girl's face is lighted, and the color, and there is a pleasing softness to the girl's face, but a large piece of the background is blown out. I think the photo would be better with a 5:4 crop and, and some burning of the blown area if there is still detail there in the original.
mascarenhas
Established
ausdlk said:
Dave, I like the expressions of the couple in this photo, and the composition, with the cameras being just as important as the faces. I think it just needs to be a little lighter.
mascarenhas
Established
raid amin said:
Raid, crazy colors! What film is this, does the chrome actually look like this?
I like it. Also loved the man's stare. I wonder if he is making that face because you are photographing him, or if he is just grumpy, as he is sitting with his back to the street performers. The background gives context, but is also a distracting, though. I think getting closer to him and having a shorter dof would also make a great photo.
AusDLK
Famous Photographer
My pull-no-punches critiques.
ampguy: The colors of the subject and her clothing are rich and deep. Her expression is timely, tender and loving. But the photo as a whole, as a portrait, leaves me wanting. The background is just wasted space -- even it wasn't completely washed out. Compositionally speaking, her face being off-center to the left with the staircase, makes for poor use of image space -- it is way too "heavy" on the left with nothing on the right to balance it. With some cropping and perhaps a slight rotation in a clockwise direction you'd have a much more presentable portrait.
Fabio: The compositional balance in this photograph nearly works. It is slightly "too heavy" to the left -- both in edge-to-edge balance and due to the fact that the (metallic?) structure is much darker -- and therefore heavier -- then the counter-positioned woman. I think that this could be made to work though with some cropping and dodging. That said, I cannot appreciate the photograph as a portrait though -- flattering or not of the subject. You caught her in a private, reflective moment -- and that is good -- but with the sunglasses, and worse, the errant strand of hair, covering her face, the value of this photograph as a portrait or even as a snapshot is seriously diminished.
Raid: The colors in this image remind me of some of my favorite slides taken 30 or more years ago. I love how whatever film you used rendered the colors. Recent or not, this photograph has an old-timey feel. As a portrait, I'm not sure that it is working, however. The image is rather cluttered -- the man in red (whom we consider to be the main subject), the man in the brown jacket, the white foot, the band and the mysterious blue box in the background. If the background is important and is intended to add to what the photograph wants to say about the subject then I feel this is not communicated. As a vacation snapshot of Uncle Ralph then the photograph is fine but as a quote-unquote portrait, it just doesn't work for me. Only a very tight crop that eliminates all but the man in red's torso would produce what might be considered a portrait.
Wayne: The first thing that pops into mind is why this image? It is clearly of a mannequin and that begs the question what is the photograph trying to communicate to the viewer -- especially since we know that this is a "portrait"? The colors of the mannequin and clothing are very nicely rendered -- the blue eyes pop out strongly. The blown out background is problematic and this is particularly true where the face (on the viewer's left) bleeds into the background. The black thing beneath the mannequin's shoulder is also distracting. The photograph would benefit from a tighter crop to reduce or eliminate this distraction and some of the blown-out background. Some burning in of the face would bring out more detail and help in the face-to-background transition. But I still would wonder why this image was chosen.
ampguy: The colors of the subject and her clothing are rich and deep. Her expression is timely, tender and loving. But the photo as a whole, as a portrait, leaves me wanting. The background is just wasted space -- even it wasn't completely washed out. Compositionally speaking, her face being off-center to the left with the staircase, makes for poor use of image space -- it is way too "heavy" on the left with nothing on the right to balance it. With some cropping and perhaps a slight rotation in a clockwise direction you'd have a much more presentable portrait.
Fabio: The compositional balance in this photograph nearly works. It is slightly "too heavy" to the left -- both in edge-to-edge balance and due to the fact that the (metallic?) structure is much darker -- and therefore heavier -- then the counter-positioned woman. I think that this could be made to work though with some cropping and dodging. That said, I cannot appreciate the photograph as a portrait though -- flattering or not of the subject. You caught her in a private, reflective moment -- and that is good -- but with the sunglasses, and worse, the errant strand of hair, covering her face, the value of this photograph as a portrait or even as a snapshot is seriously diminished.
Raid: The colors in this image remind me of some of my favorite slides taken 30 or more years ago. I love how whatever film you used rendered the colors. Recent or not, this photograph has an old-timey feel. As a portrait, I'm not sure that it is working, however. The image is rather cluttered -- the man in red (whom we consider to be the main subject), the man in the brown jacket, the white foot, the band and the mysterious blue box in the background. If the background is important and is intended to add to what the photograph wants to say about the subject then I feel this is not communicated. As a vacation snapshot of Uncle Ralph then the photograph is fine but as a quote-unquote portrait, it just doesn't work for me. Only a very tight crop that eliminates all but the man in red's torso would produce what might be considered a portrait.
Wayne: The first thing that pops into mind is why this image? It is clearly of a mannequin and that begs the question what is the photograph trying to communicate to the viewer -- especially since we know that this is a "portrait"? The colors of the mannequin and clothing are very nicely rendered -- the blue eyes pop out strongly. The blown out background is problematic and this is particularly true where the face (on the viewer's left) bleeds into the background. The black thing beneath the mannequin's shoulder is also distracting. The photograph would benefit from a tighter crop to reduce or eliminate this distraction and some of the blown-out background. Some burning in of the face would bring out more detail and help in the face-to-background transition. But I still would wonder why this image was chosen.
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