A few pics for you guys to comment on please

[stepollard1]

I think I will be looking for another forum to join

I think the head in the bottom right spoils this, and could of done with a bit more of a dramatic angle....and maybe a little under exposed

LMAO.................

 

[OrionsByte]

In my experience, criticism sounds the least constructive when you're not expecting to hear criticism at all.

The only reason to try to explain away flaws that other members point out is to try to save face. You're suggesting that you're better at what you do than what you're presenting to us, and then you get upset when no one takes you at your word.

I've been guilty of the same thing, but I've learned a thing or two that have helped me a lot.

First, before I post a photo, I try to imagine what I would say to someone else if they had posted the same photo and asked for critique. It's amazing how many times this has stopped me from posting a photo altogether because I realize it's not as good as I originally thought (my recent forum activity has slacked off quite a bit as a result).

Second, I try to ask for specific critiques rather than general critiques. In other words, if I had posted these photos, I might have said, "I know these are a little out of focus, but I'd really like some feedback on lighting and composition," or something to that effect. If you're not specific, then you should be prepared for any and every possible flaw in your shots to come up.

Third, if someone points something out that I didn't notice, I try to learn from that. Even if you think that the comment wasn't worded "constructively" enough for you, any criticism can be taken constructively if you're open to it. As a matter of fact, if someone sees something in your photo that you didn't, then it should be a clue that that's an area you need to work on.

You joined this forum for one of two reasons: either you think you're a stud behind the camera and you want everyone to see how awesome you are (in which case, you will be sadly disappointed by the lack of praise), or you're trying to learn and you want help from people that might have something to offer. If it's the latter, and you really want to learn, then swallow your pride and don't get defensive when someone suggests that your photos are sub-par, because that's the only way you'll know what you need to work on.

 

[SrBiscuit]

To me the pictures are great despite the conditions I took them in.

sooooooooo then you just wanted a pat on the back and a "good job!" ?:er:
that will be the "critique" youll get from your friends, as i mentioned earlier.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

To me the pictures are great despite the conditions I took them in.
Im not pin pointing anyone but as you stated this is a beginers forum and its so much easier for somebody to sit at the computer and criticise somebodies pictures.
Isnt photography about sharing your captured images?? Thats my opinion.

I think I will be looking for another forum to join, as i have looked at quite a few pictures beginers have taken. I think alot of people forget the constructive bit and just concentrate on criticising peoples work. And want to sound like they know what there talking about to much than helping the individual improve there photography.

K THNX BYE!

:roll:

 

[stepollard1]

Im not getting defensive, and i dont think im a so called stud behind the camera, hence i have only a point and shoot.But this is a beginers forum, so you need to expect beginers pictures, wouldnt you agree???

and for the last time somebody stated they were a little out of focus.. so all i did was state why that must be...No excuses just a simple reply.


Its only a couple of pictures lmao...

 

[jamesdavidboro]

To be honest when i post pics on here the last thing i want is people to say "yeah they're great!" what i want is more experienced photographers to tell me what i've done wrong and how i can improve. I only post what i consider to be my best, pictures where i can't see the technical faults but a more experience photographers would. I really want to learn and be a better photographer and i know the only way i will achieve this is by the likes of bitter, chito ect ripping my photo's apart. If people just keep telling me how great my pics are (step forward Mam!) then i'll keep making the same mistakes. I think the message i trying to convey is, go out and take the best pics you can, ie not when you're holding on to a dog ect, then post them on here and ask people to tell you what you did wrong. Then next time you can try to eliminate the failures of the previous shoot and thus progress.

 

[stepollard1]

Well put James,
Totally understand what your saying, cheers mate