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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.
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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:
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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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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.
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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
raid
Dad Photographer
I will join you, Nico!
Raid
Raid
iml
Well-known
OK, I'm in. My first time 
Ian
Ian
shiro_kuro
Charles Bowen
I'm in too ; )
ampguy
Veteran
I'm in! ..................
iml
Well-known
raid
Dad Photographer
ampguy
Veteran
nico
Well-known
shiro_kuro
Charles Bowen
raid
Dad Photographer
iml said:
Ian: The photo is very good, and it could be even better if the holding hands could have been fully shown. I like it. My eyes are drawn to the arm of the man. Then I look for the hand of the woman.
Raid
nico
Well-known
Here my thoughts about the photos:
Ian (Iml):
interesting double (street?)
portrait.
I like the composition, there's a
strong line from the woman's
shoulder in the lower left corner to
the man's hand in the upper right
corner. They're both concentrate to
something happening out the picture
and this adds a bit of mistery to
the shot.
Light and details are right for my
taste.
The only suggestion I may have as
constructive criticism is about dof;
in fact i'd prefer to have the
background out of focus.
Raid:
a great "fall" shot, I spent my last
weekend trying to shoot something
similar. I like the warm colours and
composition. Dof and light work well
for me. I would not change anything
in this one.
Ampguy:
nice "winter" shot (it's the perfect
sequel after Raid's one!). I like
these almost "monochromatic"
landscape; a strong mood, this lack
of colours tells a lot about how
much boring may winter be. The only
thing i'd change is the framing
because i find the house on the left
a bit distracting.
Shiro Kuro
I like this shot; it seems a
difficult light situation (dim in
foreground and sunny in the
background) that you well managed
with the exposure and also choosing
a short dof. I like composition, the
path makes me wonder about where it
ends...it's intriguing. this shot -
imho - it's a sort of "take it or
leave it" and i'd take it "as is".
Ciao,
nico
P.s. sorry for this weird format but i did copy/paste from a .txt file .... N.
Ian (Iml):
interesting double (street?)
portrait.
I like the composition, there's a
strong line from the woman's
shoulder in the lower left corner to
the man's hand in the upper right
corner. They're both concentrate to
something happening out the picture
and this adds a bit of mistery to
the shot.
Light and details are right for my
taste.
The only suggestion I may have as
constructive criticism is about dof;
in fact i'd prefer to have the
background out of focus.
Raid:
a great "fall" shot, I spent my last
weekend trying to shoot something
similar. I like the warm colours and
composition. Dof and light work well
for me. I would not change anything
in this one.
Ampguy:
nice "winter" shot (it's the perfect
sequel after Raid's one!). I like
these almost "monochromatic"
landscape; a strong mood, this lack
of colours tells a lot about how
much boring may winter be. The only
thing i'd change is the framing
because i find the house on the left
a bit distracting.
Shiro Kuro
I like this shot; it seems a
difficult light situation (dim in
foreground and sunny in the
background) that you well managed
with the exposure and also choosing
a short dof. I like composition, the
path makes me wonder about where it
ends...it's intriguing. this shot -
imho - it's a sort of "take it or
leave it" and i'd take it "as is".
Ciao,
nico
P.s. sorry for this weird format but i did copy/paste from a .txt file .... N.
raid
Dad Photographer
ampguy said:
ampguy: The image is monochromatic, so I tried removing all colors with greyscale. Is this originally a color photo or was it taken with a C-41 B&W film? As for the image itself, this is a nice photo of a scene with snow. There is a house showing in the left corner fo the image. I wonder how this image would have looked like if you had slightly shifted towards the left, showing more of the house and less of the telephone/power lines on the right. I like it.
Raid
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raid
Dad Photographer
nico said:
Nico: This is an interesting play of shadows. I like it. Maybe you could slightly reduce the high contrast.
Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
shiro_kuro said:
shiro-kuro: I like it! Unlike the same approach used with the fishing dock in an earlier critique session, this one is better suited for your approach. The photo has perceived immense depth from the foreground and to the dreamy looking background.
Raid
iml
Well-known
raid: Really nice shot, beautiful autumn colours, good composition placing the shack centrally, leads the eye across the carpet of leaves on the ground towards it. A wider lens may have been worth trying if possible, to get more of the tops of the two main trees, especially the one on the right.
Ian
Ian
iml
Well-known
ampguy: Again, a nice shot, I like the muted colour palette and think it works well in colour rather than b&w, the desaturated tones give it a good chilly feel. I would crop to get rid of the house on the left.
Ian
Ian
iml
Well-known
iml
Well-known
shiro_kuro: I like this a lot, simple but effective. Good contrast and textures, and, again, strong geometry draws the eye. I think I'd very slightly prefer focus to be on the foreground bit of the wall rather than mid-frame, or perhaps the camera raised fractionally to make the immediate foreground of the wall slightly less prominent.
Ian
Ian