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
• 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 go for this one...
nico
nico
Gabriel M.A.
My Red Dot Glows For You
Yay! A free spot! I'm in.
raid
Dad Photographer
I'm in.
Raid
Raid
kmack
do your job, then let go
Landscape, Ok, I'm in this one.
nico
Well-known
Bump!
just one last volunteer for this "bloody photobutching" (don't know what I wrote...)
just one last volunteer for this "bloody photobutching" (don't know what I wrote...)
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
Bump registered, and I'm in.
nico
Well-known
Good morning Jon!
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
Morning Nico.
nico
Well-known
... Montemoro o Novo ... I remeber a friendly chat with a photog. who has a very nice collection of cameras in his shop; I asked him to sell me a minolta autocord but he wouldn't; he just showed me a bunch of old nice cameras. A real photo gear history lesson!
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
Yes, I know that guy.
nico
Well-known
Jon Claremont said:
Gosh! ... ain't that big this world!!kmack
do your job, then let go
raid
Dad Photographer
nico
Well-known
Gabriel M.A.
My Red Dot Glows For You
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
kmack: Very nice composition and good range of tones makes this a very pleasing photo. The water featureand its placement within the photo is especially attractive.
The picture may be slightly improved by darkening those leaves in the upper middle background, but improvement is relative and it's still very nice.
Raid: The movement blur in the water and the color makes this a very arresting image. A peaceful scene with a hint of X Files perhaps. Also the outer border works well.
Would including more on the right (less on the left) have been an option?
Nico: The placement of the white path gives it a good graphic and you've got the people at exactly the right place.
Recropping to lose the shadow at the end of the path and some of the sky would make it even more eyecatching. Suggested crop: right border edge of tree, top border skimming the first building.
Gabriel MA: I love the color, the shapes and the emptiness. Very nice and very 'put it on the wallish'. There's really nothing more to say as its perfect just as it is.
The picture may be slightly improved by darkening those leaves in the upper middle background, but improvement is relative and it's still very nice.
Raid: The movement blur in the water and the color makes this a very arresting image. A peaceful scene with a hint of X Files perhaps. Also the outer border works well.
Would including more on the right (less on the left) have been an option?
Nico: The placement of the white path gives it a good graphic and you've got the people at exactly the right place.
Recropping to lose the shadow at the end of the path and some of the sky would make it even more eyecatching. Suggested crop: right border edge of tree, top border skimming the first building.
Gabriel MA: I love the color, the shapes and the emptiness. Very nice and very 'put it on the wallish'. There's really nothing more to say as its perfect just as it is.
kmack
do your job, then let go
Gabriel M.A. : Pleasing color, I would normally complain that the shadows are too dense but in this case it emphases the lateness of the day. Good job at keeping your own shadow out of the composition. (Easy to do with low light like this.)
Good overall composition, nice balance of vertical, horizontal and diagonal elements. You could tweak the crop a little, tighten it up, but it is a strong image as it is and does not require it.:
Nico:
Something challenging and a little quirky as always. You were able to get divide the image in a unique way to achieve a good balance of light and dark. It would help if it were a little sharper, to get some additional texture.
Raid:
This had better been taken on a tripod, other wise you are one steady dude: very sharp. Excellent exposure and good balance of color and luminance. I agree with your composition, bisect the frame
with the stream. However ti is difficult defining a focus for the composition. You have two strong elements: the bright yellow mass of leaves and the wonderful milky texture of the stream. But that is indicative of the Smokes. So much color, texture, it is hard to simplify the Smokes.
BTW: is this the lower portion of Indian Creek?
Jon:
You lucky dog, to have such subjects at hand. Technically it is very good. I would crop it closer to the
Keep. That would tighten up the composition a bit and it would get rid of the pesky little cloud in the middle right. That cloud bugs me for some reason, sorry I can't articulate why.
Good overall composition, nice balance of vertical, horizontal and diagonal elements. You could tweak the crop a little, tighten it up, but it is a strong image as it is and does not require it.:
Nico:
Something challenging and a little quirky as always. You were able to get divide the image in a unique way to achieve a good balance of light and dark. It would help if it were a little sharper, to get some additional texture.
Raid:
This had better been taken on a tripod, other wise you are one steady dude: very sharp. Excellent exposure and good balance of color and luminance. I agree with your composition, bisect the frame
with the stream. However ti is difficult defining a focus for the composition. You have two strong elements: the bright yellow mass of leaves and the wonderful milky texture of the stream. But that is indicative of the Smokes. So much color, texture, it is hard to simplify the Smokes.
BTW: is this the lower portion of Indian Creek?
Jon:
You lucky dog, to have such subjects at hand. Technically it is very good. I would crop it closer to the
Keep. That would tighten up the composition a bit and it would get rid of the pesky little cloud in the middle right. That cloud bugs me for some reason, sorry I can't articulate why.
haagen_dazs
Well-known
can i still join ?