Why did my thread get closed?

[new photographer]

Firstly, I wasn't even familiar with the term trolling before I came on here and secondly I am not a troll. Im asking for advice and on the last thread since everyone keeps bringing it up I didnt agree with the way I was spoken to.

 

[RauschPhotography]

Firstly, I wasn't even familiar with the term trolling before I came on here and secondly I am not a troll. Im asking for advice and on the last thread since everyone keeps bringing it up I didnt agree with the way I was spoken to.

But you don't want critique? Sounds legit. :waiting:

 

[new photographer]

Firstly, I wasn't even familiar with the term trolling before I came on here and secondly I am not a troll. Im asking for advice and on the last thread since everyone keeps bringing it up I didnt agree with the way I was spoken to.

But you don't want critique? Sounds legit. :waiting:

But i do want critique! I do i do i do. If theres a problem with me and everyone wants me to leave i will if you want to help me learn then ill stay.

 

[e.rose]

I'm still not entirely convinced this girl is a troll vs. a very mis-informed individual with a camera... so... with that said... I too, shall bite.

1. There's nothing "artistic" about it to me. It's tipped, the lighting is awful, the selective coloring is no good b/c the graffiti pulls away from the girls, who aren't doing anything very interesting and you have a random blown out reflection of light in the railing to the left.

2. Out of focus, out of focus, out of focus.

I really think, if you really are here to learn and not a troll, that you need to concentrate on the *basics* of photography... basic technique... basic composition... and basic technical issues before taking on *any* clients. Once you have that down... then you can take another step forward.

 

[new photographer]

I'm still not entirely convinced this girl is a troll vs. a very mis-informed individual with a camera... so... with that said... I too, shall bite.

1. There's nothing "artistic" about it to me. It's tipped, the lighting is awful, the selective coloring is no good b/c the graffiti pulls away from the girls, who aren't doing anything very interesting and you have a random blown out reflection of light in the railing to the left.

2. Out of focus, out of focus, out of focus.

I really think, if you really are here to learn and not a troll, that you need to concentrate on the *basics* of photography... basic technique... basic composition... and basic technical issues before taking on *any* clients. Once you have that down... then you can take another step forward.

Ok thanks. I have tried and tried to get my camera in focus, It doesn't matter what I do. But maybe I just dont have a clue lol
I will definitely work on my focus and thankyou for pointing out the things in pic 1

 

[benhasajeep74 72]

What phone did you use? I want to know so I can get one with a flash that stong!

 

[photocist]

 

[e.rose]

But maybe I just dont have a clue lol

No offense, but this is exactly what it is. Read your camera manual and keep practicing.

 

[LaFoto]

The other thread was closed to PROTECT you from further attacks, as well as to protect the entire forum from an annoying discussion and thus help other newcomers who have a serious interest in learning some more get more responses.

The name under which you first registered was NOT banned, however, so why on earth have you come back with a NEW name? Now you have two registrations, why ever are you doing that? I find that somewhat suspicious, to be honest.

As to your photography - well, in short: it isn't photography. It's shooting snaps and lacing them later with some artsy-fartsy pp work. You will need to first learn the VERY basics of photography before you can even think about using the word "art" at all.

And since this is so blatantly obvious to anyone here on the forum, the majority can't help thinking that you're only here to stir things up, and that you're secretly enjoying all these discussions. Gives you a good feeling about yourself, I guess, since you get such a response to your posts and others don't. And THAT is called "trolling".

 

[ulrichsd]

Ok thanks. I have tried and tried to get my camera in focus, It doesn't matter what I do. But maybe I just dont have a clue lol
I will definitely work on my focus and thankyou for pointing out the things in pic 1

Just curious, what is the new camera you ordered?

 

[new photographer]

What phone did you use? I want to know so I can get one with a flash that stong!

Its a telecom r100 and it was because of my editing that it looks like flash I think

 

[EckoZero]

idk....call me a sucker, but i vote if she returned to learn we should give her a chance to start over....

I'm too nice (or a sucker, whichever way you look at it) so I'm with SrBiscuit here.

New Photographer - I'm going to give you the sort of critique I would want. Honest but constructive.


Number 1 isn't terrible but would probably look better without the selective colouring. I know you like the technique - and yes, I was excited when I found out how to do it in GIMP too - but it is completely unnecessary in this shot. Use selective colouring to draw the attention towards something specific, not just to show off that you can do it.

As for number 2 I'd honestly start again. I posted a self portrait and got it torn to shreds on here so I went and shot another one which was MUCH better.
The shot is out of focus which is a pain - it's hard to appreciate a shot when it's not in focus. Reshoot and try something different with your focus (all of your shots seem to be OOF so it suggests to me you're doing something wrong).
The crop is very haphazard - half of the arm has been chopped off. If this was a post processing crop I'd be a little less liberal with it - if this was how it was shot then yes, you need to take a step back.
The white balance makes the baby look purple (pink? Can't really tell, I'm a deuteranomaly sufferer) instead of skin toned so this would need to be addressed.
Finally, the lighting seems uni-directional and harsh on the right side of the shot (baby's left) - try using some kind of light modifier if you're controlling the light. Failing that, a reflector to the right of the baby could fill in some of the shadows.


Said my bit - if you're a troll I've wasted a few minutes of my life.
If you're looking to learn then maybe my (amateur) opinion can open up some doors you shut off in the last thread.


Good luck

 

[Stradawhovious]

IBTL

 

[new photographer]

The other thread was closed to PROTECT you from further attacks, as well as to protect the entire forum from an annoying discussion and thus help other newcomers who have a serious interest in learning some more get more responses.

The name under which you first registered was NOT banned, however, so why on earth have you come back with a NEW name? No you have two registrations, why ever are you doing that? I find that somewhat suspicious, to be honest.

As to your photography - well, in short: it isn't photography. It's shooting snaps and lacing them later with some artsy-fartsy pp work. You will need to first learn the VERY basics of photography before you can even think about using the word "art" at all.

And since this is so blatantly obvious to anyone here on the forum, the majority can't help thinking that you're only here to stir things up, and that you're secretly enjoying all these discussions. Gives you a good feeling about yourself, I guess, since you get such a response to your posts and others don't. And THAT is called "trolling".

I tried to delete my other username but there was no information on how to do it? and thats why im here to learn cause to put it bluntly im crap

 

[PhotoWrangler]

IBTL

International
Big
Troll
League

!??!? I'm just guessing here....