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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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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:
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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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Marc-A.
I Shoot Film
Not sure I can make constructive comment, but I would like to participate for once. I'm in then!
Marc-A.
Marc-A.
Wayne R. Scott
Half fast Leica User
I'll go again. I need to take some photos today anyway. Maybe this will get me into photo mode.
Wayne
Wayne
raid
Dad Photographer
I'm in too.
Raid
Raid
Warren T.
Well-known
I'm in again! 
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--warren
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nico
Well-known
Ok, I'll be the fifth
Nico
Nico
Warren T.
Well-known
Marc-A.
I Shoot Film
raid
Dad Photographer
nico
Well-known
Wayne R. Scott
Half fast Leica User
Here is mine:
Wayne
Wayne
nico
Well-known
Ok, let's start the comments:
Warren,
a nice capture, I like her expression and the way you framed her face through the hairs. I also like the exposure (I wonder if you used a light filling flash). The only thing I'd like to see different is the focus, I'd rather have it on the eye instead of the hairs.
Marc,
another candid i like, there's a lot of character here, the guy on the right seems to tell something funny (and the one on the left seems to enjoy it). There's a nice relaxed atmosphere in the shot. Nice exposure and oof. Maybe the focus is a little bit soft.
Raid,
you already know what you think about your beautiful daughters. I like the shy expression she has here. I also like the exposure and the light on her curly hairs. As a constructive criticism I'd suggest a less tighter crop.
Wayne:
the vintage mood of this shot stroke me at first glance, I wonder if you took it with your large format camera. I like the haze in the lower part of the photo and the expression you caught has a "classical beauty" taste . I'd only rather to see a different crop, tighter on the right with some more space on the left.
that's all folks, I'll wait for your critiques
ciao
nico
Warren,
a nice capture, I like her expression and the way you framed her face through the hairs. I also like the exposure (I wonder if you used a light filling flash). The only thing I'd like to see different is the focus, I'd rather have it on the eye instead of the hairs.
Marc,
another candid i like, there's a lot of character here, the guy on the right seems to tell something funny (and the one on the left seems to enjoy it). There's a nice relaxed atmosphere in the shot. Nice exposure and oof. Maybe the focus is a little bit soft.
Raid,
you already know what you think about your beautiful daughters. I like the shy expression she has here. I also like the exposure and the light on her curly hairs. As a constructive criticism I'd suggest a less tighter crop.
Wayne:
the vintage mood of this shot stroke me at first glance, I wonder if you took it with your large format camera. I like the haze in the lower part of the photo and the expression you caught has a "classical beauty" taste . I'd only rather to see a different crop, tighter on the right with some more space on the left.
that's all folks, I'll wait for your critiques
ciao
nico
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raid
Dad Photographer
Nico: I will start with your image of the two men.
Composition: I find your composition, whether it is a carefully designed image or taken on the spur of the moment, to be excellent. Everything seems to be where it "should" be. The main object is slightly to the left of the center, while the man on the right and behind him is not overlapping with him. The main object's head is clear of strange objects behind him.
Focus: I like how you selected a wide aperture to throw the background smoothly out of focus. The lens and the film may be the main factors for the creaminess.
The Pipe: I like it. It adds an element of relaxation to the face of the man. He sports a sign of a smile.
Overall: It is like a painting. Well done, Nico.
Raid
Composition: I find your composition, whether it is a carefully designed image or taken on the spur of the moment, to be excellent. Everything seems to be where it "should" be. The main object is slightly to the left of the center, while the man on the right and behind him is not overlapping with him. The main object's head is clear of strange objects behind him.
Focus: I like how you selected a wide aperture to throw the background smoothly out of focus. The lens and the film may be the main factors for the creaminess.
The Pipe: I like it. It adds an element of relaxation to the face of the man. He sports a sign of a smile.
Overall: It is like a painting. Well done, Nico.
Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
Marc: You captured a great moment of interaction between these two men.
Focus: The choice of a wide aperture separated the two men from the busy background. The outline of the peoplein the background is creamy and adds to the atmosphere.
Composition: Your choice in filling the image with both men works great here since their conversation is the main topic.
Character: Each man has a different facial expression, adding depth to this image. While one man stares straight at something or nothing, the man on the left is looking at him with a hint of a smile.
Overall: This is a very successful image of two men having a great time talking about ... [?]. I very much like it.
Raid
Focus: The choice of a wide aperture separated the two men from the busy background. The outline of the peoplein the background is creamy and adds to the atmosphere.
Composition: Your choice in filling the image with both men works great here since their conversation is the main topic.
Character: Each man has a different facial expression, adding depth to this image. While one man stares straight at something or nothing, the man on the left is looking at him with a hint of a smile.
Overall: This is a very successful image of two men having a great time talking about ... [?]. I very much like it.
Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
Wayne: The image you have posted is in many ways unique. It is not an ancient portrait but it appears to me like one. The background is whitish like a studio screen, and the greys make it seems as if this were a very old photo. The cold weather comes through very well. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
This is a very successful image.
Composition-wise, it is excellent. The rule of thirds applies, and the frame has been used up well.
Raid
This is a very successful image.
Composition-wise, it is excellent. The rule of thirds applies, and the frame has been used up well.
Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
Warren: You have captured a great moment with Melanie. The composition is absolutely great. Iwould change nothing in this image. Graphically, I like it how the image leads me from the lower left corner to the upper right corner, along the diagonal line. Her eyes are closed and her hair is falling over her face. You caught a special moment.
Raid
Raid
Wayne R. Scott
Half fast Leica User
Warren T- Your portrait is well composed. I like the fact that the entire frame consists of your subject. There is no doubt about who or what you are photographing. Kim's face is framed within the frame by the dark strands of her hair on both sides of her face, this draws attention to her face. The tilt of her head and downward glance of the eyes is very feminine.
I am trying to decide if there was an additional light source to the left in the photo (Kim's right). It looks like her hair is lighted from the left as more detail is visible. My only nit pick is that it looks as though on camera flash was used to light her face, but I have a feeling that this was a casual photograph that turned into a very good photo and not a deliberate portrait session.
Marc-A- To me this is a portrait of two men in real life. Each time I look at this photo my eye is always stopping on the man to the left in the photograph, then I look to the right to see what it is that he is looking at that so amuses him. I assume that the man on the right is an amusing story teller. I would not call this a studio type portrait, but in a real world natural setting that reveals the personality of both men better than a studio portrait ever will.
nico- I have found out from other critques that my monitor renders photos very dark on my screen. Therefore I have to take a photo posted here and lighten it in photoshop for me to see the details. When I did that with your photo I instantly thought Wow! What a nice moment of time you have captured here. I think this is one of the best street portraits I have seen. Nicely composed and a great expression on the unknown man's face. There is just a twinkle of recognition in his eye that says he knows you are going to photgraph him and he is flattered by that fact. I think that the pipe just adds to the impression that this is a jovial man.
Raid- What can I say? Dana has to be in the top ten most photographed people in the world I like window light portraits and I don't think that daddy's have to see the eyes of their little girl to like a portrait of her. My nit pick is that I wish it had been taken in a vertical format instead of horizontal. As it is now now it has a "floating head" effect, if just a small portion of her neck and shoulders had been included it would have given her head a base upon which to rest.
Wayne
I am trying to decide if there was an additional light source to the left in the photo (Kim's right). It looks like her hair is lighted from the left as more detail is visible. My only nit pick is that it looks as though on camera flash was used to light her face, but I have a feeling that this was a casual photograph that turned into a very good photo and not a deliberate portrait session.
Marc-A- To me this is a portrait of two men in real life. Each time I look at this photo my eye is always stopping on the man to the left in the photograph, then I look to the right to see what it is that he is looking at that so amuses him. I assume that the man on the right is an amusing story teller. I would not call this a studio type portrait, but in a real world natural setting that reveals the personality of both men better than a studio portrait ever will.
nico- I have found out from other critques that my monitor renders photos very dark on my screen. Therefore I have to take a photo posted here and lighten it in photoshop for me to see the details. When I did that with your photo I instantly thought Wow! What a nice moment of time you have captured here. I think this is one of the best street portraits I have seen. Nicely composed and a great expression on the unknown man's face. There is just a twinkle of recognition in his eye that says he knows you are going to photgraph him and he is flattered by that fact. I think that the pipe just adds to the impression that this is a jovial man.
Raid- What can I say? Dana has to be in the top ten most photographed people in the world
I like window light portraits and I don't think that daddy's have to see the eyes of their little girl to like a portrait of her. My nit pick is that I wish it had been taken in a vertical format instead of horizontal. As it is now now it has a "floating head" effect, if just a small portion of her neck and shoulders had been included it would have given her head a base upon which to rest.Wayne
Wayne R. Scott
Half fast Leica User
Bump!! For Marc and Warren to comment on this thread.
Wayne
Wayne
Warren T.
Well-known
Sorry guys! I've been swamped with end-of-the-year activities :bang: . I have some time now. I will post my comments by tonight.
Happy New Year!
--Warren
. I have some time now. I will post my comments by tonight.Happy New Year!
--Warren
Warren T.
Well-known
Thanks for the opportunity to comment on your pictures .
Marc-A.: This is an interesting environmental candid shot. The subject is clearly the man on the right because he is the only point of interest in the image that is in clear focus. I love the way the other man's gaze also clearly tells the viewer who the subject is. The OOF background works well because the viewer instantly knows that this is shot outdoor on a sidewalk, but is not distracted by the background.
I would be interested to know how it would affect the feel of the image if the DOF was expanded to include the other person into sharp focus. You were probably seated and were probably part of the conversation, but it would have been interesting to get up and try a shot from a different angle, but still including the two men. Lastly, it may be my monitor, but this image looks a bit flat (lacking in contrast).
Raid: This picture reminds me of the one that I posted. I like fine detail of her hair framing her face. The image has great tonal range, and is well exposed. I like how the wall in the background has a child's theme, placing the location perhaps in her room?
It's interesting to see this image in landscape mode, and I wonder how it would be if it was shot in portrait mode to show more of your daughter.
Nico: I can't quite make out what kind of expression your subject is wearing. It's a bit intriqueing. Is it recognition of you, or mild amusement, I'm not sure
It seems to be a bit underexposed. I'm not sure if you did it for effect or not. While use of a shallow DOF is good to isolate a subject from the background, perhaps sometimes it's better to have more of the background in sharper focus, especially for outdoor environmental portraits where you're including much of the surrounding scene as part of the image.
Wayne R. Scott: My first thought on this one: vintage shot I guess I'm not the only one to think this. The high key effect and the subject's furry parka makes me wonder where this was taken (it's a good thing to make the viewer wonder this )
Guys, I personally find it difficult to comment on portraits, somtimes. This is a great exercise for me, and I thank you again for the opportunity to review your nice images.
Regards,
Warren
.Marc-A.: This is an interesting environmental candid shot. The subject is clearly the man on the right because he is the only point of interest in the image that is in clear focus. I love the way the other man's gaze also clearly tells the viewer who the subject is. The OOF background works well because the viewer instantly knows that this is shot outdoor on a sidewalk, but is not distracted by the background.
I would be interested to know how it would affect the feel of the image if the DOF was expanded to include the other person into sharp focus. You were probably seated and were probably part of the conversation, but it would have been interesting to get up and try a shot from a different angle, but still including the two men. Lastly, it may be my monitor, but this image looks a bit flat (lacking in contrast).
Raid: This picture reminds me of the one that I posted
. I like fine detail of her hair framing her face. The image has great tonal range, and is well exposed. I like how the wall in the background has a child's theme, placing the location perhaps in her room?It's interesting to see this image in landscape mode, and I wonder how it would be if it was shot in portrait mode to show more of your daughter.
Nico: I can't quite make out what kind of expression your subject is wearing
. It's a bit intriqueing. Is it recognition of you, or mild amusement, I'm not sure It seems to be a bit underexposed. I'm not sure if you did it for effect or not. While use of a shallow DOF is good to isolate a subject from the background, perhaps sometimes it's better to have more of the background in sharper focus, especially for outdoor environmental portraits where you're including much of the surrounding scene as part of the image.
Wayne R. Scott: My first thought on this one: vintage shot
I guess I'm not the only one to think this. The high key effect and the subject's furry parka makes me wonder where this was taken (it's a good thing to make the viewer wonder this )Guys, I personally find it difficult to comment on portraits, somtimes. This is a great exercise for me, and I thank you again for the opportunity to review your nice images.
Regards,
Warren