The idea for this came up in another thread, I think it could be a learning experience for us all.
Here are my ideas of how this thread should work:
People should first understand that this is for serious critiquing of photographs in the interest of learning and improving. This means that the people who post their pics for critique should be prepared for honest (possibly brutally) constructive criticism.
It also means that people who respond should offer insight rather than just pats on the back. A pat is nice, but it doesn’t help people improve. There are plenty of places to give that pat on the back, I fear if this becomes one of them then we’ll have to change the name to “check out these cool member photos!”
Secondly, there are many people here who are talented photograpers, regardless of technical knowledge. You don’t have to use proper terminology to get your point across. I’m starting the thread, and will actively participate, but if this becomes the “have travis critique your photo” thread then again it has failed. So jump in and contribute your opinion, regardless of your knowledge. There’s a lot to be said for “looks a little dark to me.” Or “I wish that coral in the background wasn’t fuzzy.”
ReefRunner, Maxx, Witfull, Mitchell, DrDrew…. I’m calling you out here. You all have proven some knowledge of photography and are all interested in learning more about it. We need participation from you and anyone else with those traits on this thread.
This is a summary of how I think the thread should work. This is open to debate, I’m just taking the initiative and offering my opinion. If you feel it should be done differently, by all means say so!
If it’s popular enough we might make it a forum, but I shy away from creating forums that don’t get used long-term (see “Clams” and “Prop tank”). So we’ll have to see on that.
Some basics for posting here should be, IMO:
-Post ONE pic at a time. No larger than 800 pixels (thereabout) on its largest axis.
-If possible, include equipment, shutter/aperture, ISO, flash, etc. information as well as what editing was done (i.e., levels, contrast, etc)
-Since this is a thread, please be respectful to those on dial-up and keep the images to a reasonable size. If you’re posting photos here, I would hope you’ve got that part down, but if not PM me and I’ll help you out.
I’m sure other useful guidelines will come up.
Woodstock - you Pmed me for a critique, so you’re on deck buddy…. Let’s see it!
Travis
Here are my ideas of how this thread should work:
People should first understand that this is for serious critiquing of photographs in the interest of learning and improving. This means that the people who post their pics for critique should be prepared for honest (possibly brutally) constructive criticism.
It also means that people who respond should offer insight rather than just pats on the back. A pat is nice, but it doesn’t help people improve. There are plenty of places to give that pat on the back, I fear if this becomes one of them then we’ll have to change the name to “check out these cool member photos!”
Secondly, there are many people here who are talented photograpers, regardless of technical knowledge. You don’t have to use proper terminology to get your point across. I’m starting the thread, and will actively participate, but if this becomes the “have travis critique your photo” thread then again it has failed. So jump in and contribute your opinion, regardless of your knowledge. There’s a lot to be said for “looks a little dark to me.” Or “I wish that coral in the background wasn’t fuzzy.”
ReefRunner, Maxx, Witfull, Mitchell, DrDrew…. I’m calling you out here. You all have proven some knowledge of photography and are all interested in learning more about it. We need participation from you and anyone else with those traits on this thread.
This is a summary of how I think the thread should work. This is open to debate, I’m just taking the initiative and offering my opinion. If you feel it should be done differently, by all means say so!
If it’s popular enough we might make it a forum, but I shy away from creating forums that don’t get used long-term (see “Clams” and “Prop tank”). So we’ll have to see on that.
Some basics for posting here should be, IMO:
-Post ONE pic at a time. No larger than 800 pixels (thereabout) on its largest axis.
-If possible, include equipment, shutter/aperture, ISO, flash, etc. information as well as what editing was done (i.e., levels, contrast, etc)
-Since this is a thread, please be respectful to those on dial-up and keep the images to a reasonable size. If you’re posting photos here, I would hope you’ve got that part down, but if not PM me and I’ll help you out.
I’m sure other useful guidelines will come up.
Woodstock - you Pmed me for a critique, so you’re on deck buddy…. Let’s see it!
Travis
