Self awareness

[Dmitri]

It sucks. I can't look at my photos like I look at others. When I see others, I can say "too dark, this is bad/good, etc". I can't do that when I look at my own.

Any tricks? Or am I just screwed to always be clueless

 

[Light Artisan]

Helps to be your own worst critic, usually critiquing other people's work helps you be more conciencious of your own.

If that doesn't work - rate your photos, be as honest as you can - from 1-5. After you've rated them, go back through and rate them again - bump up the better ones to 2's, bump some down if you need to... keep going until you have 3's and 4's (if you feel any deserve this rating).

That's what I do, it seems to help.

 

[bentcountershaft]

I find that I'm a better self critic when a little time has passed since I took the shot. Maybe a few days or a week.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

Who's work are you looking at?


Frankly, I think you are, like most of us do, judging by your personal preference for the most part.
I checked out your stream, and it looks like you definitely know what you are doing. You have a great sense of composition. I'd say, keep on keepin' on!

 

[Aerin328]

Dmitri, really like your work sir. Some of your shots are breathtaking! Will definitely be back to your site.

 

[Dmitri]

I find that I'm a better self critic when a little time has passed since I took the shot. Maybe a few days or a week.

I think this is probably what I should do.

Thanks all for the ideas!

 

[UnderThePink]

Well, I went to look at your work, and all I have to say is - how can I be "clueless" like you? =P You take beautiful pictures and are truly talented. =)