My amature photos

[HughGuessWho101 16]

It's not WHAT you say or the points that you make. It's about how you say it and with what attitude.
One can say "the picture is under exposed", ".. out of focus" etc, or "In my opinion, moving the subject to the right..." or "A shallower DOF....". Those are all constructive and helpful comments.
BUT, "your photos are just amateur snapshots and nothing more... Good enough for Facebook, but not much else" is NOT constructive and does not help better a person asking for advice one bit, even if you follow that statement up with ".. I'm not trying to be harsh or arrogant... ", because you ARE.

You're taking the Facebook quote out of context... I was specifically talking about how the photos are low resolution, which makes them suitable for amateur snapshots to be posted on Facebook, but not much else... Look at the phrasing... It was in a paragraph all on its own. None of us can give a true technical critique of a photo that is blurred out and pixelated on any screen bigger than an iPhone. That's constructive criticism, and it's the truth.

For all the talk of negativity, I'm the only one being attacked personally. I've made it a point to be pleasant and encouraging, and my negative criticisms were only of the photos, never the photographer.

Fair enough. Thats a bad thing about forums and responding to one via cell phone where there are only typed words with no voice inflection etc. Sometimes we take one another different than was intended.
I didn’t intend to attack you either. I just read so many comments from some who ARE degrading and intend to be. I am in favor of being completely honest while providing critique. It does not help a new photographer to improve their skills by telling them something is perfect when it isnt. Tell them what’s wrong as well as what’s right. I just hate reading insulting comments that really has nothing to do with the picture. You did give accurate, honest and helpful critique. However, I felt your “…just amateur snapshots and nothing more” and “Good enough for Facebook, but not much else” comment went beyond that. I think you understand what I mean.
You said you didn’t intend to be insulting and neither did I.
Now, on to better things.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

Nice pics and great you are asking advice, thepeople in the forum have helped me a lot too

 

[kelbel1981]

I do not take anything personal! Everyone is entitled to their opinions. I wouldn't have posted them if I didn't want feedback whether it be good or bad! I need it! It's important to learn what I should work on. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to critique so thank you! I especially love the compliments & of course appreciate the opinions on what I need to work on. Thank you thank you! It helps! <3

 

[michael9000000]

I do not take anything personal! Everyone is entitled to their opinions. I wouldn't have posted them if I didn't want feedback whether it be good or bad! I need it! It's important to learn what I should work on. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to critique so thank you! I especially love the compliments & of course appreciate the opinions on what I need to work on. Thank you thank you! It helps! <3

Your definitely have the right spirit. As long as you continue to study the art and science, I think you'll find your photography skill improve by leaps and bounds... I'm looking forward too seeing more of your photos in the future. Cheers!

 

[MReid]

These look fine for what they are.
One of the biggest things for people just starting out is to remember to see the entire frame, choose the background and setting instead of letting it choose you.
Keep your camera up and ready to shoot and allow them to interact with each other and play around, click when it looks good. It looks like you did that in a couple of these but just missed the moment.
Overall all a good effort, I am sure they were happy with your shots.