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.
• If a participant fails to post an image within the 24 hour period, or fails to respond to calls (goes absent, etc.), the other members of the thread may replace this person with another or procede without that person.
• 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!
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.
• If a participant fails to post an image within the 24 hour period, or fails to respond to calls (goes absent, etc.), the other members of the thread may replace this person with another or procede without that person.
• 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!
aureliaaurita
Well-known
as instructed...
lex
Established
i am in...
lex
Established
raid
Dad Photographer
aliceelizabeth said:
Actually, ...
Once the thread is full of participants all photographers will upload their image(s)
• Photographers attach photos as thumbnails (no inline images or links)
Last edited:
raid
Dad Photographer
I'm in. Hopefully, we'll get more people involved here.
RayPA
Ignore It (It'll go away)
Bumping this for participants. I wish I had portrait; I would be in.
BTW, Raid is correct, regarding when and how to post photos. It's all in the Guidelines. Wait for all the participants and attach photos as an attachment. Thanks, Raid!
BTW, Raid is correct, regarding when and how to post photos. It's all in the Guidelines. Wait for all the participants and attach photos as an attachment. Thanks, Raid!
raid
Dad Photographer
We are still waiting for other participants to join this critique session.
Marc-A.
I Shoot Film
Fine, I'm in Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
Please join us. Then we can start.
Raid
Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
Let the show begin ...!
Marc-A.
I Shoot Film
raid
Dad Photographer
raid
Dad Photographer
All five participants have posted images [see above postings]. Let's start critiquing them now.
Raid
Raid
raid
Dad Photographer
Marc: The boy's eyes seem to follow you. It is an interesting capture. I like it. The subjects are all in the far right side of the image, which makes it less centralized as many photos are. The image may have been taken on a stairs. The graphics of the seiling lights helps this image. Sometimes, a photo has to be taken quickly and from one location, so cropping may be an option to make the image less cluttered if so desired.
aliceelizabeth: The sharpness is wonderful. Every facial detail is clearly seen. I wonder if the image does not become less harsh by reducing the glare from the white background. This is my feeling though; others may prefer such a background to create a 3D effect for the face. Experiment with sepia toning. It may actually make the face even more interesting looking. Well done.
Lex: The whitish out of focus coffe cup[?] is distracting. The man's face is not sharp, but his move is interesting. I definitely would advise to do some cropping and also to increase the contrast.
Shutterflower: The facial expression in the woman is great. Somehow, the deep blue water in the background is giving me two messages; 1. it detracts from the face 2. it makes the image surreal.
Interesting shot.
I hope you don't mind my modifying your image to a B&W shot below. I just want to show the emphasis on the woman's facial expression by eliminating the blue color..
Raid
aliceelizabeth: The sharpness is wonderful. Every facial detail is clearly seen. I wonder if the image does not become less harsh by reducing the glare from the white background. This is my feeling though; others may prefer such a background to create a 3D effect for the face. Experiment with sepia toning. It may actually make the face even more interesting looking. Well done.
Lex: The whitish out of focus coffe cup[?] is distracting. The man's face is not sharp, but his move is interesting. I definitely would advise to do some cropping and also to increase the contrast.
Shutterflower: The facial expression in the woman is great. Somehow, the deep blue water in the background is giving me two messages; 1. it detracts from the face 2. it makes the image surreal.
Interesting shot.
I hope you don't mind my modifying your image to a B&W shot below. I just want to show the emphasis on the woman's facial expression by eliminating the blue color..
Raid
Attachments
Last edited:
raid
Dad Photographer
We need critiques ... bump bump
raid
Dad Photographer
I have sent three RFF members a pm to add their comments ....
bump bump
bump bump
lex
Established
i will add mine tonight! i have been out of town and away from my computer. my apologies!