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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.
• 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.
Some Resources
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.
• 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.
Some Resources
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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I would like to have a go.
David
David
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RML
Guest
Please, put me in.
raid
Dad Photographer
I'm in too.
dazedgonebye
Veteran
I never met an Open Theme I didn't have a picture for. 
I'd like to play too.
I'd like to play too.
raid
Dad Photographer
Good. Now we need one more player to start.
ibcrewin
Ah looky looky
OOOHHh me me me
I'd like in please.
edit: YES!!! I just made it!
I'd like in please.
edit: YES!!! I just made it!
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dazedgonebye
Veteran
Ok then, that's five.
Fed-2, J9, Kodak 400UC, 1/500th, f2.8, ND filters
Fed-2, J9, Kodak 400UC, 1/500th, f2.8, ND filters
raid
Dad Photographer
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raid
Dad Photographer
We need the remaining two participants to quickly post an image each. Come on ...
ibcrewin
Ah looky looky
raid
Dad Photographer
One more to go... this thread is dying.
raid
Dad Photographer
RML : Please contribute a photo here.
Raid
Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
Should we get started? RML is nowhere in sight.
Raid
Raid
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.................?
raid
Dad Photographer
I have contacted Ray, and I think that it is OK to start posting our discussions and critique without RML having contributed.
Raid
Raid
dazedgonebye
Veteran
Raid
I'm not sure what to say about the look on this guy's face...except that whatever he's seeing, he's seen it before.
The two mugs of dark beer make the shot for me!
Formal,
I like the angle and the intensity of the young man's expression. It makes something intersting of the scene.
ibcrewin,
This is one of those shots that make you wonder what is going on outside of our view. What event caused the little girl to be in her frillies and the woman to be in jeans?
I'm not sure what to say about the look on this guy's face...except that whatever he's seeing, he's seen it before.
The two mugs of dark beer make the shot for me!
Formal,
I like the angle and the intensity of the young man's expression. It makes something intersting of the scene.
ibcrewin,
This is one of those shots that make you wonder what is going on outside of our view. What event caused the little girl to be in her frillies and the woman to be in jeans?
raid
Dad Photographer
Steve: I like how my eyes are first drawn to the candle holders (which I first mistook for shot glasses). There is a "swirl" of the out of focus background plants around the grave. Using B&W film helped this image be more abstract than if it had been in color.
Formal: It is interesting to have the main person looking directly at you, with the rest of the people appearing tilted. The young man's intense look makes this image.
ibcrewin: I can't help but look at the jeans. The sling of a cell phone or key is dangling in red. Then, innocently, stands a little girl in white. It is a well captured image of contrasts.
Raid
Formal: It is interesting to have the main person looking directly at you, with the rest of the people appearing tilted. The young man's intense look makes this image.
ibcrewin: I can't help but look at the jeans. The sling of a cell phone or key is dangling in red. Then, innocently, stands a little girl in white. It is a well captured image of contrasts.
Raid
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dazedgoneby
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Steve - I assume this is a picture of a grave? I like the DOF and in particular, the way it picks out the line of candle holders. To nitpick, the in-focus twigs at the top left look out of place and the metal object on the left detracts from the row of candle holders. Good image.
raid
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I like Josef's expression and the way the girl is glancing towards him. The fact that she is carrying two beers puts the image in a context and suggests that it is pub or beer garden. Again to nitpick, the white area to the right of Josef's head is distracting.
ibcrewin
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This is an interesting composition. I'm not sure why the young girl is looking through the fence; she could be admiring the flowers, but the ribbons suggest that there might be a birthday party and she has been invited.
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Steve - I assume this is a picture of a grave? I like the DOF and in particular, the way it picks out the line of candle holders. To nitpick, the in-focus twigs at the top left look out of place and the metal object on the left detracts from the row of candle holders. Good image.
raid
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I like Josef's expression and the way the girl is glancing towards him. The fact that she is carrying two beers puts the image in a context and suggests that it is pub or beer garden. Again to nitpick, the white area to the right of Josef's head is distracting.
ibcrewin
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This is an interesting composition. I'm not sure why the young girl is looking through the fence; she could be admiring the flowers, but the ribbons suggest that there might be a birthday party and she has been invited.