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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
• 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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nico
Well-known
I'm in!
bye,
nico
bye,
nico
lubitel
Well-known
I am in 
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
Jon Claremont is in.
(Nico: Isn't taking part in this at variance with your signature?)
(Nico: Isn't taking part in this at variance with your signature?)
nico
Well-known
Jon Claremont said:
Yes it is, sometimes I need to do some exception ...
bye
nico
P.S. hope I understood the joke correctly ... this time ...
.n.
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
Yes, you understood correctly.
Three of us in, and all of us EU residents.
Three of us in, and all of us EU residents.
shiro_kuro
Charles Bowen
I'm in .....
raid
Dad Photographer
I'm in too.
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
raid
Dad Photographer
nico
Well-known
shiro_kuro
Charles Bowen
lubitel
Well-known
raid
Dad Photographer
Jon: The photo of two men drinking Heineken Beer has great facial expressions captured, but it is not sharp. Not every photo has to be sharp to be a good photo. The atmosphere is most important in your image, and you captured it well.
raid
Dad Photographer
Lubitel: The image of the musicians and singer shows a relaxing atmosphere. While the rule of sharp foreground has been broken, it still gives us a good image.
Raid
Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
Shiro-Kuro: Did you place the camera on the walkway at ground level or is this a fence? I find the foreground distracting since it is overwhelming this image.
raid
Dad Photographer
Nico: This is an interesting photo of a blacksmith in his workshop. Very nice indeed. I like the details in the workshop. I can look around and each time see more.
Raid
Raid
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
Raid
I like the edginess caused by the awkward angles of arms, legs, kees and elbows, also the fact that one is looking at you and the other not.
But I wonder if the technique is not appropriate for this subject and whether a faster lens and/or film would give more flattering skin tones.
Jon
I like the edginess caused by the awkward angles of arms, legs, kees and elbows, also the fact that one is looking at you and the other not.
But I wonder if the technique is not appropriate for this subject and whether a faster lens and/or film would give more flattering skin tones.
Jon
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
Nico
A wonderful photo of a man in his haphazard working environment. The picture tells a story of a man who gets the job done and gets out. Putting stuff neatly on shelves is not part of his day. Nicely observed.
I think that reprinting with a little less contrast would bring out even more detail of all the clutter he has in his workshop.
A wonderful photo of a man in his haphazard working environment. The picture tells a story of a man who gets the job done and gets out. Putting stuff neatly on shelves is not part of his day. Nicely observed.
I think that reprinting with a little less contrast would bring out even more detail of all the clutter he has in his workshop.
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ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
Shiro Kuro
A great photo with immense depth from front to back and mid-interest in the people fishing. Good choice of location and subject, and technically accomplished too.
However, I can see an awful lot of the sea wall in the forground when I'd like to see the people. I've got photos like this where I've put the camera on a wall, or table, or whatever, and taken the photo by stealth. I think that if you'd walked up to these people you could have photographed them.
Jon
A great photo with immense depth from front to back and mid-interest in the people fishing. Good choice of location and subject, and technically accomplished too.
However, I can see an awful lot of the sea wall in the forground when I'd like to see the people. I've got photos like this where I've put the camera on a wall, or table, or whatever, and taken the photo by stealth. I think that if you'd walked up to these people you could have photographed them.
Jon
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