Santa Gertrudis
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they just look like snapshots. nothing special.
There we go. Spaced em out a bit.
Thanks a lot for your input! It has all been noted!
Also, neither one was posed at all. They were both just candid shots that I thought came out well. Let me play with the exposure a little. On my screen they don't seem that bad, but you know how that goes.
they just look like snapshots. nothing special.
That is totally not helpful. If you don't have anything constructive to say, don't post it. This is just as bad as all the "I like it" comments people get
+1I disagree. Saying "looks like a snapshot" sums up a number of characteristics that would take many more words to articulate if we hashed it out each and every time. It saves the OP and the critic from beating a dead horse.
they just look like snapshots. nothing special.
That is totally not helpful. If you don't have anything constructive to say, don't post it. This is just as bad as all the "I like it" comments people get
I disagree. Saying "looks like a snapshot" sums up a number of characteristics that would take many more words to articulate if we hashed it out each and every time. It saves the OP and the critic from beating a dead horse.
If I'm going for something beyond a snapshot and a critic, for whose C&C ability I respect, tells me "it's a snapshot" then I consider that meaningful C&C. There is much implied meaning in that simple phrase if it is given and interpreted with care.
That is assuming the person who is posting actually knows the implied meaning behind "its a snapshot".
Chances are that someone who is posting something that is "like a snapshot" has no clue what the implied meaning is.
So how is the OP suppose to understand, learn and better themselves if they have no clue what.
There was a thread the other day where the OP posting some snapshot pictures. I gave him what I thought was useful CC and he went back and actually shot something different and made some half decent images. Had no one actually explained what a "snapshot" means, he wouldn't of taken better pictures.
And keep in mind this is the beginners section, not advanced. People here have a minimal knowledge of photography and even less knowledge of the terms used on this website.
That is assuming the person who is posting actually knows the implied meaning behind "its a snapshot".
Chances are that someone who is posting something that is "like a snapshot" has no clue what the implied meaning is.
So how is the OP suppose to understand, learn and better themselves if they have no clue what.
There was a thread the other day where the OP posting some snapshot pictures. I gave him what I thought was useful CC and he went back and actually shot something different and made some half decent images. Had no one actually explained what a "snapshot" means, he wouldn't of taken better pictures.
And keep in mind this is the beginners section, not advanced. People here have a minimal knowledge of photography and even less knowledge of the terms used on this website.
I'm willing to place more responsibility on the OP to do some of their own homework. Perhaps read a bit before they post. Or maybe we could have a sticky: what makes your photo a snapshot. We don't have to recreate the wheel every day.
I'm glad your OP responded favorably to your suggestions. Frankly that is a rarity around here these days... the exception to the rule.
This is a beginners section but it shouldn't be the beginner's ONLY source of education. I'm afraid one wouldn't make much improvement if they limited their efforts to posting shots here and taking whatever advice may or may not be offered.
Santa- Don't think this discussion is specific to you and it doesn't reflect negatively on your shots. Your thread just happened to spur discussion re: bigger issues.
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Personally, if I see some posts or posters have some sort of potential or spark, I'll take the time to give more detail. In my past TPF life, I did this with almost all posts, which burnt me out on CC. This time around, I'm being more selective as to which photos I comment on