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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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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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Gabriel M.A.
My Red Dot Glows For You
I'm in -- any new people...?
JeffGreene
(@)^(@)
Sign me up.
Wayne R. Scott
Half fast Leica User
I'm an old people, but I am in.
Wayne
Wayne
formal
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Old - but I'm in.
David
David
Wayne R. Scott
Half fast Leica User
Bump. Room for one more to join.
Wayne
Wayne
Warren T.
Well-known
I'm old people too 
, but I'll go again...
--Warren
, but I'll go again...--Warren
Wayne R. Scott
Half fast Leica User
Ok, here we go. This is my image:
Wayne
Wayne
Warren T.
Well-known
JeffGreene
(@)^(@)
formal
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ak.doug
Newbie
I'm new to the hole forum thing and don't know how to start a tread or what ever it is called, so I'm just using the reply on this one in hopes that some on will tell me how for future use.
I could use some help finding a new bellows for an Agfa Isolette or an Asco Speedex-R.
Thank you, Doug
I could use some help finding a new bellows for an Agfa Isolette or an Asco Speedex-R.
Thank you, Doug
formal
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You should go to the forum page (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/index.php) pick the most appropraite forum and enter it.
You'll find a "New Thread" button at the top left.
Regards,
David
You'll find a "New Thread" button at the top left.
Regards,
David
Gabriel M.A.
My Red Dot Glows For You
formal
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Wayne
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I like the lighting, reflections, range of tones and areas of detail. The two men add scale to the scene. Good capture and exposure.
Not sure about the missing light - it destroys the repetition. Obviously you should have replaced the bulb and taken a second shot
Warren
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Good shot. I like the composition and the mist obscuring the far end of the bridge.
I think a little more detail of the far end of the bridge might improve the shot.
Jeff
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I like the composition - the shape of the arm and angle of the cat's head. I also like the detail in the cat's fur and claws.
The arm is overexposed. The bright side of the arm and the bright object at the top right draw the eye away from the main scene.
Gabriel
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Excellent colours and differential focus.
The red object in the background is distracting. There is also some out of focus grass on the left that makes it a bit difficult to see the main in focus grass.
Regards,
David
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I like the lighting, reflections, range of tones and areas of detail. The two men add scale to the scene. Good capture and exposure.
Not sure about the missing light - it destroys the repetition. Obviously you should have replaced the bulb and taken a second shot
Warren
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Good shot. I like the composition and the mist obscuring the far end of the bridge.
I think a little more detail of the far end of the bridge might improve the shot.
Jeff
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I like the composition - the shape of the arm and angle of the cat's head. I also like the detail in the cat's fur and claws.
The arm is overexposed. The bright side of the arm and the bright object at the top right draw the eye away from the main scene.
Gabriel
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Excellent colours and differential focus.
The red object in the background is distracting. There is also some out of focus grass on the left that makes it a bit difficult to see the main in focus grass.
Regards,
David
Warren T.
Well-known
Wayne (untitled): This is a beautifully exposed and striking night shot, very nice. I really like the reflections in the water.
I appreciate the interesting nature of this shot, and how it invites exploration of all its details. Then I noticed the two people in the shot, which adds another element of interest and scale. It's great as it is, but I might suggest perhaps cropping a bit off of the left side of the image, maybe beginning from the broken bulb, leaving a square format image that includes all major elements (lights, concrete structure, reflections, and people).
JeffGreene, Ocicat Meditation: I have a soft spot for cat pictures. I really like the composition, lighting, cat's expression, and overall technical excellence of this shot. The brightly lit arm beautifully draws the attention in a nice s-curve onto the main subject, the image is nicely balanced.
There's not much to suggest here, other than perhaps cropping out the very top of the image that shows the lamp in the background, or altering the camera position ever so slightly to eliminate it from the background, but it's a very, very minor point. It's really great as it is.
Formal (untitled): This is wild scene. I like the feeling of spontaneous fun and excitement that this picture evokes. I also like juxtaposition shots in general, and this is a fun example of one. Great capture!
The person's right arm is in somewhat of an awkward position, it keeps jabbing at my eye, vying for attention. There's probably not much that could be done about it, if this was a candid. Also the juxtaposition may work better if the picture in the background was closer to the subject, but again, if this was a grab shot, nothing much could be done about that. All in all, a very whimsical and successful capture.
Gabriel (untitled): I really like the colors in this shot, and it has an interesting use of DOF. I actually like the abstract red object in the background, it adds a point of interest to that part of the image and balances the blue sky and yellow grass (but it's probably just my weird taste ? )
I feel that the subject, the slender and delicate blades of grass, while nicely isolated by DOF, are overwhelmed by the busy background.
Perhaps a simplification here would help, maybe by altering the camera angle to isolate the blades of grass against more of the sky and thus reducing the amount of clutter in the background.
Hey folks, thanks for giving me the opportunity for commenting on these great shots! Happy Thanksgiving!
--Warren
I appreciate the interesting nature of this shot, and how it invites exploration of all its details. Then I noticed the two people in the shot, which adds another element of interest and scale. It's great as it is, but I might suggest perhaps cropping a bit off of the left side of the image, maybe beginning from the broken bulb, leaving a square format image that includes all major elements (lights, concrete structure, reflections, and people).
JeffGreene, Ocicat Meditation: I have a soft spot for cat pictures
. I really like the composition, lighting, cat's expression, and overall technical excellence of this shot. The brightly lit arm beautifully draws the attention in a nice s-curve onto the main subject, the image is nicely balanced. There's not much to suggest here, other than perhaps cropping out the very top of the image that shows the lamp in the background, or altering the camera position ever so slightly to eliminate it from the background, but it's a very, very minor point. It's really great as it is.
Formal (untitled): This is wild scene
. I like the feeling of spontaneous fun and excitement that this picture evokes. I also like juxtaposition shots in general, and this is a fun example of one. Great capture!The person's right arm is in somewhat of an awkward position, it keeps jabbing at my eye, vying for attention.
There's probably not much that could be done about it, if this was a candid. Also the juxtaposition may work better if the picture in the background was closer to the subject, but again, if this was a grab shot, nothing much could be done about that. All in all, a very whimsical and successful capture.Gabriel (untitled): I really like the colors in this shot, and it has an interesting use of DOF. I actually like the abstract red object in the background, it adds a point of interest to that part of the image and balances the blue sky and yellow grass (but it's probably just my weird taste ? )
I feel that the subject, the slender and delicate blades of grass, while nicely isolated by DOF, are overwhelmed by the busy background.
Perhaps a simplification here would help, maybe by altering the camera angle to isolate the blades of grass against more of the sky and thus reducing the amount of clutter in the background.
Hey folks, thanks for giving me the opportunity for commenting on these great shots! Happy Thanksgiving!
--Warren
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Warren T.
Well-known
Bump... Where did everyone go?
--Warren
--Warren
Warren T.
Well-known
Gabriel, Jeff, Wayne:
Let's finish off this critique thread so we can move on
Thanks!
Warren
Let's finish off this critique thread so we can move on
Thanks!
Warren
Wayne R. Scott
Half fast Leica User
It is amazing isn't it? How fast a thread disappears from the front page on this forum.
Warren- I like this shot of the bridge. It kind of reminds me of our journey in life. You can see clearly what is in front of you, but what lies ahead is veiled not certain.
JeffGreene- I have seen this type of behavior between my son and our old house cat in the past. This image envokes memories and a sense of melencholy in me. Our old cat rests permanently beneath a large oak tree at the back of our farm and my son has moved to West Coast to start a life of his own.
formal- I am not certain if this is a grab shot or you have set it up. Either way it is light hearted and I love the juxtaposition of crass with class in the clothing styles in the foreground and background.
Gabriel M.A.- I am not certain on this photo what I am supposed to be seeing. I think that your point of interest was supposed to be the grass heads with the back ground blurred out. My eye is going to the red color on the right with the lens aperature ghost highlight superimposed on the it. I also am uneasy with the horizon line in the background being almost center of the photo. I would have preferred a slightly different camera angle either higher or lower so that the blue sky or eht green grass would be the predominate back ground.
Wayne
Warren- I like this shot of the bridge. It kind of reminds me of our journey in life. You can see clearly what is in front of you, but what lies ahead is veiled not certain.
JeffGreene- I have seen this type of behavior between my son and our old house cat in the past. This image envokes memories and a sense of melencholy in me. Our old cat rests permanently beneath a large oak tree at the back of our farm and my son has moved to West Coast to start a life of his own.
formal- I am not certain if this is a grab shot or you have set it up. Either way it is light hearted and I love the juxtaposition of crass with class in the clothing styles in the foreground and background.
Gabriel M.A.- I am not certain on this photo what I am supposed to be seeing. I think that your point of interest was supposed to be the grass heads with the back ground blurred out. My eye is going to the red color on the right with the lens aperature ghost highlight superimposed on the it. I also am uneasy with the horizon line in the background being almost center of the photo. I would have preferred a slightly different camera angle either higher or lower so that the blue sky or eht green grass would be the predominate back ground.
Wayne
Warren T.
Well-known
Thanks for coming back, Wayne.
Now, Jeff or Gabriel, got a few minutes to finish this thread?
--Warren
Now, Jeff or Gabriel, got a few minutes to finish this thread?
--Warren