Critique - A proposal to members

Dennyboy · #11 (**permalink**) 14-03-2008, 04:49 PM

Just dont want to do anything to stopthe growth of the site, i know we have never met but i do feel amongst friends here and i have got better at taking pictures which is the reason the site should exist.

Steve, i have no fancy cameras, six months experience but still try to offer my personal take on a photograph. I have no formal training or real experience but sometimes i crit something and then someone else disagrees andi can see their point of view either through more experience or they just saw something i didnt!

There is no right or wrong, what i am saying is critique of a photo is not an exact science. When i started Barry did a retake on one of my photos and i couldnt believe he took the time to do this! Now even i with my limited knowledge has a go at helping other people.

This is what we have to get over to people, we ALL LEARN from this process!!

Paul i have never typed so much sorry!

geordieboy61 · #12 (**permalink**) 14-03-2008, 04:49 PM

i think i would agree with steve.milner,as i am new to dslr photography. i also appreciate and value the advice i have been given by members here but dont feel yet able to critique others work but would welcome tips on how to do this.great to see that you are looking for ways to take this forum forward.

cyclone · #13 (**permalink**) 14-03-2008, 04:52 PM

I think this is a great idea Paul, it's not a problem for me as I have had a creativity block for what seems a lifetime now lol and if anything I feel I comment too much without displaying much of my own stuff.

The only problem I see is where there is not much to say about a photo, there is one that Tedz seems to think should have had some comments, personally I can't find anything constructive to say about it - it's a good picture, end of.

Overall tho, great idea, I think you should implicate it asap

**Eos1nrs** · #14 (**permalink**) 14-03-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by geordieboy61

i think i would agree with steve.milner,as i am new to dslr photography. i also appreciate and value the advice i have been given by members here but dont feel yet able to critique others work but would welcome tips on how to do this.great to see that you are looking for ways to take this forum forward.

George mate, if you see an image, just say why you like it..you might point out things that other less experienced members than yourself wouldnt and that would benefit them as well. everyone has something to offer no matter the experience of their photographic talent. i would always welcome comments even if someone said good crop or nice tones..

I certainly feel a little small when Tawny post her wildlife stuff as it really is stunning. i miss things other members pick up that arent in my field but just want to join in!! I hope i dont sound all high and mighty here.sorry!!

Dennyboy · #15 (**permalink**) 14-03-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by geordieboy61

i think i would agree with steve.milner,as i am new to dslr photography. i also appreciate and value the advice i have been given by members here but dont feel yet able to critique others work but would welcome tips on how to do this.great to see that you are looking for ways to take this forum forward.

Hi George, not all members have SLR's so i cant comment on technical issues around lenses and stuff. I dont see this site is for people who own SLR's (i wish i had one mind) i see it as people who like photography and want to get better. Been here since the start and everyone made me welcome even though i had no experience and a £200 camera!! I do like to say what i feel and what i see and its never based on technical thoughts!!

Just know i love this site and want it to grow, and to do this i think Paul is right it cant be a place where we just put our pix.

Dennyboy · #16 (**permalink**) 14-03-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Eos1nrs

I certainly feel a little small when Tawny post her wildlife stuff as it really is stunning. i miss things other members pick up that arent in my field but just want to join in!! I hope i dont sound all high and mighty here.sorry!!

Hear hear for Tawny, she blows me away with her wildlife pictures (except slugs) Andy you cant be half pint and high and mighty at the same time!!!

**Ogofmole** · #17 (**permalink**) 14-03-2008, 05:01 PM

As I have already mentioned in other posts about critique, it does not matter how much experience you have, just look at the picture and comment on what you see. As we all see different things in different images. I have commented on certain images, and some people have agreed with me while other people have said the complete opposite. I think it is good to have different peoples viewpoints and I for one have certinally leant a lot from it be it my own images or someone else's. So any way of getting more critique can only improve this site.

**Eos1nrs** · #18 (**permalink**) 14-03-2008, 05:02 PM

Dennis mate, you might not have a Dlsr but you have any eye for an image and good crit. its that attitude that we all need to have and take our friendly community further

Dennyboy · #19 (**permalink**) 14-03-2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Eos1nrs

Dennis mate, you might not have a Dlsr but you have any eye for an image and good crit. its that attitude that we all need to have and take our friendly community further

See thats what makes this site great i feel good about that! Thanks Andy. This has certainly started a good debate if nothing else. It is good we all want to improve the community!!

**Paul** · #20 (**permalink**) 14-03-2008, 05:05 PM

Guys, i'm just about to logoff for the weekend (Rugby to blame again)...... i'll continue to read everyones comments even when i'm out but i'll not be able to respond until Sunday.

I can already see this is going to be a really hot topic so please post any suggestions, ideas you have and i'll try to respond to everyone on Sunday.