ferider
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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!
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!
ampguy
Veteran
ok, i'm in.
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
I'm in for this.
ChadHahn
Established
I'm in but need to make it 10 characters. There, that should more then meet the requirements.
RayPA
Ignore It (It'll go away)
Roland, you dog 
... I'm in, but I won't be able to post an image until later this afternoon.
... I'm in, but I won't be able to post an image until later this afternoon.kjoosten
Rocket Scientist
I'm in - now adding enough characters to post.
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
5 4 3 2 1 Thunderbirds are go.
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
RayPA
Ignore It (It'll go away)
kjoosten
Rocket Scientist
ChadHahn
Established
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
RayPA: I like all the parallel lines. I wonder if a full frontal square view might be better than this tilted view; but maybe the geography precludes that.
ampguy: I cannot see an 'Urban Landscape' here.
kjoostemn: A great photo of small town USA. I wonder if it would look better in 3:2 proportions and the theater entrance a little more visible.
ChadHahn: Wonderful. Really great photo. I like the emptiness and the signwriting. If it's still there maybe you could get a bit closer and isolate this structure from the surroundings.
ampguy: I cannot see an 'Urban Landscape' here.
kjoostemn: A great photo of small town USA. I wonder if it would look better in 3:2 proportions and the theater entrance a little more visible.
ChadHahn: Wonderful. Really great photo. I like the emptiness and the signwriting. If it's still there maybe you could get a bit closer and isolate this structure from the surroundings.
kjoosten
Rocket Scientist
I'll go in reverse order.
Chad: Very stark and emotional. I like it. It's sometimes hard to judge on monitors, but I wonder if some tageted contrast enhancement would be appropriate (for example, the brick-strewn foreground)?
ampguy: May be somewhat off-topic. However, it is a great portrait. Your friend has a real Lawrence Fishburne look and the pose with the sax is classic.
Ray: I do like all the converging lines of the conduits and you managed to get some contrast out of the sky. I'm pressed for any constructive criticism - the upper right quadrant is perhaps a bit empty. Alternative framing?
Jon: Lots of convergence drawing the eye. The stark white wall at the convergence sort of stops it abruptly.
Chad: Very stark and emotional. I like it. It's sometimes hard to judge on monitors, but I wonder if some tageted contrast enhancement would be appropriate (for example, the brick-strewn foreground)?
ampguy: May be somewhat off-topic. However, it is a great portrait. Your friend has a real Lawrence Fishburne look and the pose with the sax is classic.
Ray: I do like all the converging lines of the conduits and you managed to get some contrast out of the sky. I'm pressed for any constructive criticism - the upper right quadrant is perhaps a bit empty. Alternative framing?
Jon: Lots of convergence drawing the eye. The stark white wall at the convergence sort of stops it abruptly.
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RayPA
Ignore It (It'll go away)
Jon:
I like the abstract possibilities of this landscape. The patterns and the markings on the ground seem to be the image, and this abstract-ness sort of forces me to look at the whole in the same sense. You've a good eye for this.
I think a higher view would have brought this out a little more. Also there's a definite blue color shift which I find distracting.
Ted:
Nice shot, but I agree with Jon. Thematically wrong for this thread.
Kent:
What a beautiful old building. I like your approach here. It is very respectful in the sense that the image becomes a record of th ebuilding. Nice that you include some of the surrounding modern architecture. That touch dates the building and as a viewer I instantly "get it." The "Parties and Receptions" sign is somewhat sad, but show that the building still has a purpose.
The image feels a little tight, and I think the angle is a bit tight, too. I'd like to have seen a more frontal view. And I think this is an image (based on the approach) that would have benefitted from color.
This is an enjoyable image. Fun to look around at.
Chad:
Nice find! What a ghostly and translucent image. There's a nice play between front and back images that the glass makes possible. Although it seems it should, for me, it doesn't have the feel of urban decay. It doesn't even have the feel of demolition. I'm not sure what the story is here, whether this is a renovation or a complete demolition. It seems odd that the glass remains intact. Looks like a dangerous location "hang around" It's a nice catch and a unique shot.
I would like to see more contrast. the image seems flat and flare-y. The exposure looks a little off.
Nice approach and a good catch of a unique location.
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I like the abstract possibilities of this landscape. The patterns and the markings on the ground seem to be the image, and this abstract-ness sort of forces me to look at the whole in the same sense. You've a good eye for this.
I think a higher view would have brought this out a little more. Also there's a definite blue color shift which I find distracting.
Ted:
Nice shot, but I agree with Jon. Thematically wrong for this thread.
Kent:
What a beautiful old building. I like your approach here. It is very respectful in the sense that the image becomes a record of th ebuilding. Nice that you include some of the surrounding modern architecture. That touch dates the building and as a viewer I instantly "get it." The "Parties and Receptions" sign is somewhat sad, but show that the building still has a purpose.
The image feels a little tight, and I think the angle is a bit tight, too. I'd like to have seen a more frontal view. And I think this is an image (based on the approach) that would have benefitted from color.
This is an enjoyable image. Fun to look around at.
Chad:
Nice find! What a ghostly and translucent image. There's a nice play between front and back images that the glass makes possible. Although it seems it should, for me, it doesn't have the feel of urban decay. It doesn't even have the feel of demolition. I'm not sure what the story is here, whether this is a renovation or a complete demolition. It seems odd that the glass remains intact. Looks like a dangerous location "hang around"
It's a nice catch and a unique shot. I would like to see more contrast. the image seems flat and flare-y. The exposure looks a little off.
Nice approach and a good catch of a unique location.
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ampguy
Veteran
ok, you wusses, what's the official definition of "rural landscape"
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
ampguy said:ok, you wusses, what's the official definition of "rural landscape"
I ain't no wuss, and I like your photo.
"rural landscape" is Ansel Adams, but this is "Urban Landscape" which is more Harry Gruyaert.
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
ampguy (although I think somebody called you ampgut):
A very nice environmental portrait. You bring out the gentleness of this musician in a very nice way. The setting is great, and his dark glasses add to the feel.
A very nice environmental portrait. You bring out the gentleness of this musician in a very nice way. The setting is great, and his dark glasses add to the feel.
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ampguy
Veteran
Thanks Jon
Thanks Jon
I meant Urban. I found some nice photos by Harry, and I have several similar ones. I'll post another shortly.
Thanks Jon
I meant Urban. I found some nice photos by Harry, and I have several similar ones. I'll post another shortly.
ClaremontPhoto said:
ampguy
Veteran
ampguy
Veteran
Here's a spare
Here's a spare
In case someone can't see the "Urban" - ness of the previous one - note the large objects are tall buildings, typically found in urban areas ...
Both of these were taken with an M6, with either Fuji 200 or 400 color negative film, Summicron 35, either v4 or asph, and converted to B&W in Picasa.
Here's a spare
In case someone can't see the "Urban" - ness of the previous one - note the large objects are tall buildings, typically found in urban areas ...
Both of these were taken with an M6, with either Fuji 200 or 400 color negative film, Summicron 35, either v4 or asph, and converted to B&W in Picasa.
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