buckwheat Loc: Clarkdale, AZ and Belen NM

I've been here awhile, and completely get your point. Posting in the general photography area will get a lot of "ataboys" but no real critique. When I have a photo that only marginally belongs in the "adult" section, I post it there anyway if I want any constructive comments. If you post in "for your consideration" everybody will make comments, but only four people will look at your work. I have no solution.

WirtzWorld Loc: SE WI

Thanks for your insight.

fpgriffin Loc: Punta Gorda, FL

Ok, I look at several areas on this forum and very much enjoy this section for multiple reasons but never offer comments for I believe I am an amateur/hobbyist. What I take away from these photos varies depending upon the photographer. Specific to you post, besides a beautiful women with an outstanding shape, I thought the couch was not level, I did not like the vertical black line in the center as I thought it dissected the photo and I would have preferred the brighter light on her face; bur regardless I thought it was an exceptional photo and certainly far better than I could have produced.

So what I look to learn from the many obviously experienced photographers posting here (some are/have been controversial and sometimes add entertainment) are different ways to light a subject, posing figures, composition and lots of ideas/concepts I never even considered.

I should also say that I have not shot nudes and not likely to in the future (I favor people, landscapes, sports...) so why do I view this section you say... Because I find so many of these attributes here (In my opinion) then elsewhere and of course the human form is so enjoyable to view providing imagination and inspiration.

Maybe not what you wanted to hear but that is what floats my boat and it seems to be enough.

Chip Rock Loc: Southern New Jersey

JimT
I ment this to be very complimentary. Living on the east coast without nude beaches for the most part the idea of photographing ramdon nude women is totally foreign to me. My wife also would not be happy, then or now.

The photos are a glimpse of a time in the past. Well done Jim T, well done.

Sorry for the confusion.

Real Nikon Lover Loc: Simi Valley, CA

There are a couple of people that post on here regularly. Some have some very interesting work others very different style. All in all your post are exceptional quality and very "vintage" and nostalgic, classic photos. I usually do not comment much on UHH because I do not have much time. However, I feel that giving you a two thumbs up in writing is worth the time because you took the time to make the observation and statement and it is the least we can do to acknowledge your efforts. Great job.

Since your work is not stored in full size on UHH it wouldn't be very advantageous for anyone to save them and try to repost as they are virtual thumbnails.

mjc925 Loc: SF Bay Area

The internet and this forum both have a tendency to conflate critique with criticism. Sometimes it gets personal and it can cross a line. The person that TRULY is looking for constructive critique is rare and can get lost and the blow-back and hard feelings sometimes isn't worth the risk regarding someone you don't know. Knowing that you are looking for honest thoughts goes a long way in my book to want to "risk" evaluating each photo on its own merits. One critique has no bearing on the critique of any other photo and none have any bearing on my thoughts of you as a person or a photographer. They would be just one average photographers honest thoughts on one unique photo. Given that I will try harder to provide honest feedback in the future. Some I will like, some I won't, but honestly, I am glad all are posted cause my opinion is worth about 1/7,500,000,000th of the worlds overall opinion and that should never be overlooked.

Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

But if the OP wishes, I will stop using the thumbs up and just not comment.

WirtzWorld Loc: SE WI

Ya, we’ll that’s why I post them in that format only.

WirtzWorld Loc: SE WI

No please, continue.

DanielB Loc: San Diego, Ca

I don't know about any other photographer out there but I only comment on photographs that stand out to me as exceptional - #127 is nothing exceptional.

PaulG Loc: Western Australia

Strangely, it sort of works both ways in so far as critique or comments go as well. Some posters can get quite narky when their "masterpieces" are reviewed in a less than favourable light, or are accompanied by supposed helpful suggestions. I guess if an image doesn't have standout merit the likelihood of feedback will be proportional to what's been posted. Most likely it will be the unusual/different/standout images that attract positive feedback and for that very reason; they are thought-provoking. It can be a little frustrating at times from the viewers point too, as I have asked numerous times questions such as, "what was the inspiration/story behind the shot" in a genuine attempt to understand or appreciate the motivation behind the photographers choice (or lack of) pose, lighting, angle, exposure etc. Rarely does the poster bother to respond so I guess they are wanting nothing less than glowing or positive reviews. That's a general comment, by the way, not directed at you. If you are looking for more feedback maybe invite it on a more personal level by soliciting responses regarding the various aspects of the shot (pose, exposure, point of view). Perhaps people who viewed the image might be more inclined to respond that way.

WirtzWorld Loc: SE WI

Thanks. I’ll try that.

Wroley1 Loc: Athens,GA

I only look on this part of the site every blue moon. I only ever did sports teams and model head shots when I was much younger and actually got paid to take photographs. I will tell you that I truly admire all of your work and that you have an amazing eye for capturing the the models beauty every shot as far as my humble opinion goes. Amoreena's eyes are truly captivating and you are the one who has captured her look. Your rapport and skill create the art you display and illustrate their true beauty. You had said in an earlier post, bring out the angel they really are. Thank for sharing your work. I don't post comments because i lack the technical experience to judge this kind of work and critique someone else's. What I do look at is the background, figure and the presentation of the photograph and make a first impression, decide what I like and don't like about the photo and move on to the next. Some posts here on this site are just in my humble opinion snapshots, and then there are the photographers like you who are truly great at what you do. You may want to stop and think about all the people like me who view and not post so they do not embarrass themselves because they don't know how to present a great boudoir or nude photo. I had two women who wanted me to do nude work with them and I refused because I did not think I could do them justice. Your post inspired me to comment though; and commend you on your work. Those models all were lucky to have your eye behind the camera.

WirtzWorld Loc: SE WI

“I don't post comments because i lack the technical experience to judge this kind of work and critique someone else's. What I do look at is the background, figure and the presentation of the photograph and make a first impression, decide what I like and don't like about the photo and move on to the next.”

It sounds like you are in a great position to offer critique. These are exactly the things you should be looking at. As a nude model photographer, I deal with all of these things and more every time I push the shutter release, including fine tuning the models pose and expression. Please consider offering your opinions in the future.

And thanks for the kind words. Merry Christmas.

Wroley1 Loc: Athens,GA

Well composition and posing is all part of the experince in any kind of portraiture or landscape photography. So essentially I was just looking at the basics. I do think possing a nude especially the breasts and torso the most flattering perspective would be very difficult without any kind of good relationship between the model and the photographer. She has to know you have only upmost concern to capture her beauty. Otherwise it's a Polaroid looking shot. Thank you for reading my posting and your feedback Have a wonderful Holiday season. One last thought is on people not commenting a lot of times when I look at an image someone else has already said the same thing I would and I do not beloeve in redundancy. Best
Bill