Photo Critrique Rules - Feb 6, 2022
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Welcome to the Photo Critique & Analysis Forum.
Guidelines
The purpose of this group is to bring together photographers in a positive, supportive environment who are dedicated to improving their skills in a community that is willing to take the time to evaluate and critique each others' photographs. This is what makes it unique. Not everyone wants to put in the time and effort it takes to participate in this section. If you think you would like to join this unique group, then please read the following guidelines before deciding if this section is right for you.
- In this section we may critique the capture of the photo and/or the post processing.
- If you post in this section, please take the time to give feedback as well. You will learn just as much, if not more by evaluating the photographs of other people. It is hard work to evaluate a photograph. It isn't always easy to see what makes the photograph so successful or what is dragging it down. As with anything, giving reaps it's rewards. People are more likely to comment on your images, if you take time for theirs.
-If you give critique in this section, please post an image once in a while. It is good for everyone to experience the pain and enjoyment of getting honest feedback. It will make you a little more sensitive and intuitive to others.
-Remember that there are experienced photographers here and novices. Don't take every comment to heart. Critique is a subjective thing. You as the photographer have to ultimately decide what is helpful to you, and what is not.
-Don't be afraid to let people know what you wanted them to see in your photo. Many times you will get some very specific advice once people understand what you were after.
-Remember, every photo is going to be critiqued. If you are going to be hurt when a photo of your grandchild is critiqued, post it in the photo gallery instead. If you want to learn how to take better portraits of your grandchildren, then post them here. Please remember... we are critiquing the photo, not the grandchild. We never critique the model.
-When posting a photo, simply ask for critique. It is very helpful to post your settings as well. Reserve explanation of your photo and avoid asking specific questions you may have about your image in the original post. You will get an unbiased view of your image if you do not try to direct the critique from the start. Save specific concerns for later on in the thread after you have received a few critiques.
-In your post, indicate if you will authorize people to do their own post processing and repost. For purposes of this section, simply say, "REPOST OK or REPOST NOT OK."
-In summary, our terms are: CC=Constructive Criticism, SOOC=Straight out of Camera, REPOST OK = it is allowed to download, post process and re-post the photo, REPOST NOT OK=do not re-post the photo in this thread.
Rules
1)Posting in this section is a request for critique. We do encourage you to allow your photo to be downloaded for critiquing purposes only. If the OP indicated that re-posting of the photo is "OK" then please consider doing so. If the OP indicated that re-posting is not Ok then do not do additional post processing and re-posting of image.
2)It would be helpful if you post your finished photo as well as the "Straight Out of Camera" SOOC / before processing, so that members can provide more valuable input. In addition, please post the settings on your camera that were used to capture the image.
3) People commenting on the OP's photo may not post their own photos in the thread. For instance, if the OP is asking for a critique on a picture of a blue bird, other members may not post photos they took of blue birds they think are superior or informative.
4) We welcome photos from any area of photography. Nudes or bodyscapes must have the swimsuit area hidden.
5) Post your last best effort on the post-processed photograph.
6) If I feel a photographer or person responding to posts is using the section to do anything other than to post for serious critique, I will address it.
7) Critique others as you would have them critique you. Be honest & courteous. Take time to read the critique guidelines and keep your comments and criticism confined to the photo. Personal insults will not be tolerated. Extraneous comments may be removed. This includes "Nice Shot" comments or "Thumbs Up" symbols with no critique attached. We will warn first, but repeat offenders will simply be deleted.
8) This is not a forum for politics or diatribes of any sort. Further, if there are disagreements on a photograph, we will discuss in an honest, earnest, respectable and forthright manner.
9) This is not a "gear" section. However, if it is relevant to the image, please provide that information as well. For instance, if you are using a small sensor camera, cropping without noise is more challenging. You can mention that so that people do not necessarily recommend a very large crop. We, however, will not be discussing, ad nauseam, gear. The main section is the place to discuss gear.
10) If you encounter any issues please send a Private Message (PM) to Hip Coyote. Do Not file a complaint on someone's thread!
Thank you and have fun!
When critiquing photos here are some guidelines that may be helpful.
1) Is there a clear center of interest? In a strong photo, the viewer can immediately identify the subject.
2) Is the image composed well? In a strong photo, there should be a sense of overall organization.
Composition rules or guidelines are a helpful starting point.
- Fill the frame. Filling the frame helps establish the center of interest, and, simultaneously, it helps exclude competing background details. You can fill the frame by moving closer to the subject or by using a longer focal length (or zooming in).
- Organize elements. In composition, the Rule of Thirds is often used to organize elements in a composition.
- Control the background. A non-distracting background is a composition tool to help bring attention to the subject of the photo.
- Keep it simple. The fewer the elements in a photo, the stronger the statement the image makes.
3) Is the focus crisp and is the exposure appropriate?
4) Does the lighting enhance the subject and message?
5) Is the approach creative?
6) Does the photo tell a story?
Guidelines
The purpose of this group is to bring together photographers in a positive, supportive environment who are dedicated to improving their skills in a community that is willing to take the time to evaluate and critique each others' photographs. This is what makes it unique. Not everyone wants to put in the time and effort it takes to participate in this section. If you think you would like to join this unique group, then please read the following guidelines before deciding if this section is right for you.
- In this section we may critique the capture of the photo and/or the post processing.
- If you post in this section, please take the time to give feedback as well. You will learn just as much, if not more by evaluating the photographs of other people. It is hard work to evaluate a photograph. It isn't always easy to see what makes the photograph so successful or what is dragging it down. As with anything, giving reaps it's rewards. People are more likely to comment on your images, if you take time for theirs.
-If you give critique in this section, please post an image once in a while. It is good for everyone to experience the pain and enjoyment of getting honest feedback. It will make you a little more sensitive and intuitive to others.
-Remember that there are experienced photographers here and novices. Don't take every comment to heart. Critique is a subjective thing. You as the photographer have to ultimately decide what is helpful to you, and what is not.
-Don't be afraid to let people know what you wanted them to see in your photo. Many times you will get some very specific advice once people understand what you were after.
-Remember, every photo is going to be critiqued. If you are going to be hurt when a photo of your grandchild is critiqued, post it in the photo gallery instead. If you want to learn how to take better portraits of your grandchildren, then post them here. Please remember... we are critiquing the photo, not the grandchild. We never critique the model.
-When posting a photo, simply ask for critique. It is very helpful to post your settings as well. Reserve explanation of your photo and avoid asking specific questions you may have about your image in the original post. You will get an unbiased view of your image if you do not try to direct the critique from the start. Save specific concerns for later on in the thread after you have received a few critiques.
-In your post, indicate if you will authorize people to do their own post processing and repost. For purposes of this section, simply say, "REPOST OK or REPOST NOT OK."
-In summary, our terms are: CC=Constructive Criticism, SOOC=Straight out of Camera, REPOST OK = it is allowed to download, post process and re-post the photo, REPOST NOT OK=do not re-post the photo in this thread.
Rules
1)Posting in this section is a request for critique. We do encourage you to allow your photo to be downloaded for critiquing purposes only. If the OP indicated that re-posting of the photo is "OK" then please consider doing so. If the OP indicated that re-posting is not Ok then do not do additional post processing and re-posting of image.
2)It would be helpful if you post your finished photo as well as the "Straight Out of Camera" SOOC / before processing, so that members can provide more valuable input. In addition, please post the settings on your camera that were used to capture the image.
3) People commenting on the OP's photo may not post their own photos in the thread. For instance, if the OP is asking for a critique on a picture of a blue bird, other members may not post photos they took of blue birds they think are superior or informative.
4) We welcome photos from any area of photography. Nudes or bodyscapes must have the swimsuit area hidden.
5) Post your last best effort on the post-processed photograph.
6) If I feel a photographer or person responding to posts is using the section to do anything other than to post for serious critique, I will address it.
7) Critique others as you would have them critique you. Be honest & courteous. Take time to read the critique guidelines and keep your comments and criticism confined to the photo. Personal insults will not be tolerated. Extraneous comments may be removed. This includes "Nice Shot" comments or "Thumbs Up" symbols with no critique attached. We will warn first, but repeat offenders will simply be deleted.
8) This is not a forum for politics or diatribes of any sort. Further, if there are disagreements on a photograph, we will discuss in an honest, earnest, respectable and forthright manner.
9) This is not a "gear" section. However, if it is relevant to the image, please provide that information as well. For instance, if you are using a small sensor camera, cropping without noise is more challenging. You can mention that so that people do not necessarily recommend a very large crop. We, however, will not be discussing, ad nauseam, gear. The main section is the place to discuss gear.
10) If you encounter any issues please send a Private Message (PM) to Hip Coyote. Do Not file a complaint on someone's thread!
Thank you and have fun!
When critiquing photos here are some guidelines that may be helpful.
1) Is there a clear center of interest? In a strong photo, the viewer can immediately identify the subject.
2) Is the image composed well? In a strong photo, there should be a sense of overall organization.
Composition rules or guidelines are a helpful starting point.
- Fill the frame. Filling the frame helps establish the center of interest, and, simultaneously, it helps exclude competing background details. You can fill the frame by moving closer to the subject or by using a longer focal length (or zooming in).
- Organize elements. In composition, the Rule of Thirds is often used to organize elements in a composition.
- Control the background. A non-distracting background is a composition tool to help bring attention to the subject of the photo.
- Keep it simple. The fewer the elements in a photo, the stronger the statement the image makes.
3) Is the focus crisp and is the exposure appropriate?
4) Does the lighting enhance the subject and message?
5) Is the approach creative?
6) Does the photo tell a story?
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