RayPA
Ignore It (It'll go away)
Welcome to this critique thread. Please read the purpose statement and the guidelines/ground rules regarding participation.
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. NOTE: New size limitations restrict attachment sizes to 300kb for jpegs. If you need help sizing your image for the web see THIS pdf.
• 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.
What's a Guest?
A guest is a participating member of the thread who does not need to post a picture. The guest is an exception to the guideline that states all participants must post an image. Guests provide criticism just as the other participants do. Guests are also encouraged to act as moderators, to encourage elaboration, to guide discussion and examine latent concepts brought about as a result of the discussion.
Note: Not all threads will have a guest. See the title/subject line for the '+Guest' designation.
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
If you need help sizing your image for the web see:
dcsang's pdf
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. NOTE: New size limitations restrict attachment sizes to 300kb for jpegs. If you need help sizing your image for the web see THIS pdf.
• 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.
What's a Guest?
A guest is a participating member of the thread who does not need to post a picture. The guest is an exception to the guideline that states all participants must post an image. Guests provide criticism just as the other participants do. Guests are also encouraged to act as moderators, to encourage elaboration, to guide discussion and examine latent concepts brought about as a result of the discussion.
Note: Not all threads will have a guest. See the title/subject line for the '+Guest' designation.
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
If you need help sizing your image for the web see:
dcsang's pdf
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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mrtoml
Mancunian
Count me in again.
shiro_kuro
Charles Bowen
I'm in.......
Gabriel M.A.
My Red Dot Glows For You
I'm in, in spite of the tumbleweeds.
nico
Well-known
I'm in,
Nico
Nico
visiondr
cyclic iconoclast
I'm also in.
Ron
Ron
Gabriel M.A.
My Red Dot Glows For You
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visiondr
cyclic iconoclast
nico
Well-known
mrtoml
Mancunian
shiro_kuro
Charles Bowen
mrtoml
Mancunian
I'll start
I'll start
I thought all these portraits were very nice so any criticisms should be taken with a pinch of salt. Here are my comments in no partcular order.
Gabriel
The image is a bit small to judge well, but this looks like a nice gentle portrait. The feel is very tranquil. I like the positioning of the hand. I guess I might have toned down the curtains behind the sitter a little especially the one on the right hand side (the triangular shape). Also the left side of the face looks a little dark (might be my monitor). Maybe a reflector on that side or a little dodging?
Visiondr
Again I get the feel of a nice gentle portrait. Wonderful smile and nice that there is a catchlight in the eye. Again I get the feel that it is just a little too dark (maybe it's time to recalibrate my monitor!) The right side of the figure just looks too dark to me.
Nico
Again I like this. Looks like someone interupted from their work. Interesting face, nicely lit. The glasses add to the interest and suggest a wise sitter. My only comment on the constructive side might be to move the face more to the right by cropping some of the space to the right (maybe clipping the edge of the chairs in the background and dodging them a bit).
Shiro Kuro
I like this. It has a kind of sinister effect. Nice contrast and the look of the guy seems quite furtive to me which adds to the impact. Difficult to think of an improvement here too. Maybe a tighter (square?) crop to eliminate the background characters and focus right in on the main man.
I'll start
I thought all these portraits were very nice so any criticisms should be taken with a pinch of salt. Here are my comments in no partcular order.
Gabriel
The image is a bit small to judge well, but this looks like a nice gentle portrait. The feel is very tranquil. I like the positioning of the hand. I guess I might have toned down the curtains behind the sitter a little especially the one on the right hand side (the triangular shape). Also the left side of the face looks a little dark (might be my monitor). Maybe a reflector on that side or a little dodging?
Visiondr
Again I get the feel of a nice gentle portrait. Wonderful smile and nice that there is a catchlight in the eye. Again I get the feel that it is just a little too dark (maybe it's time to recalibrate my monitor!) The right side of the figure just looks too dark to me.
Nico
Again I like this. Looks like someone interupted from their work. Interesting face, nicely lit. The glasses add to the interest and suggest a wise sitter. My only comment on the constructive side might be to move the face more to the right by cropping some of the space to the right (maybe clipping the edge of the chairs in the background and dodging them a bit).
Shiro Kuro
I like this. It has a kind of sinister effect. Nice contrast and the look of the guy seems quite furtive to me which adds to the impact. Difficult to think of an improvement here too. Maybe a tighter (square?) crop to eliminate the background characters and focus right in on the main man.
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shiro_kuro
Charles Bowen
@Gabreil M.A..... Very nice portrait ...She looks so relaxed and natural ...the lighting is fantastic .... The object in the background appears to be a surfboard ... which adds to the image ..perhaps telling something about this person without being so obvious ... could be wrong about this ....but I like it very much
shiro_kuro
Charles Bowen
@Visiondr......I like this one also , maybe a bit more light on her face and in her eyes .I find the right side a bit distracting ...the bright spot grabs my eye away from her beautiful face ..The way the branches at the top left come come into the frame could really add to this image ...... maybe using the background more to the left and less of the right side of the room ...... just an idea ...
shiro_kuro
Charles Bowen
@nico...... nice spontaneous portrait ... Just tried something quick to see if perhaps you could bring more mood into this ..... cropped and added some contrast /Dodge &Burn here and there...... perhaps not a great job but maybe you can see what I mean ... I think in the darkroom you could really make this a stronger image with alot more feel to it.... just a thought hope you don't mind
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shiro_kuro
Charles Bowen
@mrtoml...... This is great ! I love the tones .... especially his face ..perfect .. I look forward to hearing more about this image ...Thanx
checked out and enjoyed your various sites and photos ....
checked out and enjoyed your various sites and photos ....
visiondr
cyclic iconoclast
GabrielMA; Very nice, calming. I love the simple composition, the tones are perfect. I would suggest only a very slight cropping on the right side (blank space) of the image.
Nico; I wish I couldn't see the stacking chairs in the background. They're the only thing distracting me from an otherwise compelling image. The man's face is perfectly lit and shows me a person of some wisdom (just a silly interpretation from a single image, I know).
Mark; Here is a case where I'd like to see more; in particular, more of the little boy's hand. One of those old "rules" of composition is never to cut off digits or limbs at a joint in a photo. Otherwise, a perfect, angelic face. Well done.
Shiro Kuro, I can only echo Mark's comment Re: "sinister effect". I wish there'd be less depth of field and that the person on the right were cropped out. However, there's a whole issue of context that I don't understand here. It didn't become apparent to me with the other portraits because the fact that the subject is clearly aware of and complicit in the photo. Here the subject seems to be avoiding the lens. It makes me think... therefore... good.
Ron
Nico; I wish I couldn't see the stacking chairs in the background. They're the only thing distracting me from an otherwise compelling image. The man's face is perfectly lit and shows me a person of some wisdom (just a silly interpretation from a single image, I know).
Mark; Here is a case where I'd like to see more; in particular, more of the little boy's hand. One of those old "rules" of composition is never to cut off digits or limbs at a joint in a photo. Otherwise, a perfect, angelic face. Well done.
Shiro Kuro, I can only echo Mark's comment Re: "sinister effect". I wish there'd be less depth of field and that the person on the right were cropped out. However, there's a whole issue of context that I don't understand here. It didn't become apparent to me with the other portraits because the fact that the subject is clearly aware of and complicit in the photo. Here the subject seems to be avoiding the lens. It makes me think... therefore... good.
Ron
shiro_kuro
Charles Bowen
This shot was taking in Shibuya Japan ...This is a Catch guy ...His job is to stand on the corner an approach every girl possible and try and get them interested in working as a hostess girl.... the more girls he gets to work the more money he makes in finders fees and future income on the girls earnings as a hostess ...... I got in real close to this guy while he was talking to his victim .... He was very aware of my presence but had to keep on with his pitch ...I figured he was bothering her so I had no trouble bothering him ...It was fun making him the target and the reaction I got was satisfying .....