gallery viewing, an addendum (sp?)

[st3ph3nm]

Frank, Gene, I think this is a Good Idea (tm).

I don't shoot as much as I'd like, and it seems wierd to start a dedicated RF gallery here anyway, but putting up what I see as my best (current) shot would be good, and as others have said, expose more members that are here but don't necessarily spend as much time chatting. There's some real talent here, and it's easy to miss most of it.

Cheers,
Steve

 

[SolaresLarrave]

Let it be known that when I post photos, I really appreciate comments. In a few cases, the comments have helped me rethink my "style" and more than once I've edited my photos according to the viewers' suggestions.

Hence, I'll run and edit my postings, adding that "comments are welcome."

Of course, I sometimes feel unqualified to assess things, but then, I remember the story about a literary critic who, when insulted by an angry novelist who questioned his ability to assess novels because he had never written one, simply replied: "I can tell when an egg is rotten, and I've never laid one."

Of course, there are nicer ways to put things. 🙂

 

[back alley]

how about this guys?

instead of starting a whole new section (which i don't have the power to do) i can start a new thread named 'favourite photos' (or whatever) and make it a sticky thread so that it always floats to the top of the section. this was it's easy to find and we will know that posted photos are open for discussion and feedback is wanted.
let me know what you all think.

or someone can p.m. jorge and ask for a new section.

joe

joe

 

[laurentvenet]

goog idea for sticky thread; it's simpler than a new category. I love brillant workaround like this one !

 

[brcha]

Critique or not critique?

Critique or not critique?

It's been my job for years; it also helps me formulate whatever i have to say about my own work. I find it valuable when people have something to say about my images. it does not have to be positive as long as it is argumented.
I must acknowledge that it is a daily exercise and responsibility I feel to keep updated and knowledgeable in the field (reading, seeing work, shows, etc...) and I can understand that not everyone has the time, opportunity, availabilty, and desire to do so. I can, I have, I will do it (and have had reasonable positive feedback regarding my input) and it is a service I can give to the community; other people have their own strength that I may also use some time.
:bang: or :angel: , a bit of both from what I have heard 🙂

 

[Todd.Hanz]

I tend to comment on a few images everytime I log in during the day, some images are just outstanding, some are O.K. but everyone likes to have a little encouragement (we don't post our images for ourselves only now do we?) I just look at an image and decide what I like or dislike, sometimes I offer another perspective, I am not a professional but I am human and I know what I like.

I would like to see a limit to how many images we can upload at a time (say 3 or 5 per day), sometimes we get carried away and upload what seems like 7 or 8 rolls at once. The gallery gets inundated (sp) with every exposure the photog made that day, good or bad.

I have seen many websites go the way of the critique, it usually starts out tame enough but eventually tempers and words get loose. As long as we stay adults here and realize when we ask for a critique that good and bad comments will arise I see no problem.


Todd

 

[canonetc]

Gallery viewing, critique

Gallery viewing, critique

Interesting topic. I agree with another forum member that a seperate gallery inviting critiqued images is a nice idea. I get the general feel from RFF that most of us would not be harsh, as we are all simply enjoying RF photography and are sharing with one another openly. The only risk I see to critiqueing is a tendency to forgot the objective beauty of the photo and instead focus on technical aspects, which can kill the fun of it. I get critiques from a buddy (unasked for sometimes) in which suggestions to increasing contrast or composition have been helpful.

Chris
canonetc

 

[matu]

I would like to see a limit to how many images we can upload at a time (say 3 or 5 per day), sometimes we get carried away and upload what seems like 7 or 8 rolls at once. The gallery gets inundated (sp) with every exposure the photog made that day, good or bad.

Todd

I agree with Todd that there should be a limit for the images shown in the "silverscreen"(an upload limit) that can be seen by everybody. I understand that it's hard to modify the site, but this could be a genttlemans rule. We all want our pictures commented, bad or good ones, and if I where to post 8 rolls It would be a matter of time only.
I'm glad also, that someone pointed out that we are very polite in the comments we made, personally I'd like good or bad feedback. I liked FrankS Idea of having an Icon if you want to have some feedback.
Anyhow the comments I've recieved are very nice and polite, people here tend to support or motivate rather than destroy.

Pablo

 

[vladhed]

My Favorites folder

My Favorites folder

i think there already is a provision for a favourites folder frank. i've never used it so i'm not sure how it works.

BTW, how does that My Favorites folder work? I can't seem to figure it out - the odd thing is there is a "download" button that, when clicked, downloads an empty zip file?!?

What I really wanted was a folder where I could put links to my "favorite" photos in the gallery (by any member) or even just links to my favorite members (AllanG, ddimaria, peter, Todd, densir etc....)

 

[vladhed]

Duuuuuh! Nevermind, I figured it out. Below every photo is the "Add to Favorites" link...

 

[back alley]

glad i could help...😉

joe

 

[Doug]

Hi Pablo -- I seem to recall that we used to have a policy of stating something like, "comments welcome" in our picture description if we were open to critiques. I haven't seen people add that for a long time now, as it became understood that all photos were open to comments! I think nobody's yet had the nerve to specify "no comments please!" 🙂

 

[canonetc]

After rereading everyone's posts on this thread, I agree that a seperate folder or gallery, maybe called "In the Loupe" or something, would be great. "Favorites" as a title just seems a bit vague, and may imply that someone should post only their "good" or "best" photos. Which seems normal, but what if you're just not sure about your image...?

chris
canonetc