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JohnFrim Loc: Somewhere in the Great White North.

Rongnongno wrote:

I looked at 53, 52, 51 and jumped to the first. All the same so, boring, meaningless since there is no progress in the quality. As to the comment on them? Equally, boring, no one seems to care about offering advice on how to improve.

Were you aware that Jim’s images are from the 1970s, so no chance to “improve” technique?

He began by offering these shots as nostalgia, and then tried experimenting with colorization. IMHO he HAS been improving. And the fact that he offers different images as he goes is refreshing.

You are, of course, entitled to your opinion that the images are boring. And I am entitled to my opinion that your criticism is a bit harsh.

Jim Tonne

JohnFrim wrote:

You are, of course, entitled to your opinion that the images are boring. And I am entitled to my opinion that your criticism is a bit harsh.

Johm:
Thanks for your support in the face of a bearded psychopath !
- Jim

Rongnongno Loc: FL

JohnFrim wrote:

Were you aware that Jim’s images are from the 1970s, so no chance to “improve” technique?

He began by offering these shots as nostalgia, and then tried experimenting with colorization. IMHO he HAS been improving. And the fact that he offers different images as he goes is refreshing.

You are, of course, entitled to your opinion that the images are boring. And I am entitled to my opinion that your criticism is a bit harsh.

I am aware of the 'nostalgia'. I am also aware that there is no modern release (digital on the web) for these images if you want to push it all the way.

You can notice that I do not criticize the posing, composition and what not, just the lack of progress in colorization as there is no improvement from the #1 to the number #53.

RogStrix Loc: UK

Rongnongno wrote:

I am aware of the 'nostalgia'. I am also aware that there is no modern release (digital on the web) for these images if you want to push it all the way.

You can notice that I do not criticize the posing, composition and what not, just the lack of progress in colorization as there is no improvement from the #1 to the number #53.

Silence.

DanielB Loc: San Diego, Ca

Rongnongno wrote:

I am not sure where the good is.

The skin color is way off every time. The background is often left B&W.

53 thread of this? Wow! You guys are patient.

Agreed! I posted something similar recently. Repetitive for sure.

charlienow Loc: Hershey, PA

PaulG wrote:

Agree wholeheartedly. And as for those who say, "don't look", they ae missing the point entirely. The point Rongnongno is making is repetition; of which there can be no denying. That is his observation, and an observation to which he is quite entitled. If you disagree with his "observation" the same can be said of you when you view his comment - DON'T LOOK!

Most of us are not professionals nor are we blessed with such a critical eye as a few of you. I enjoy all the posts that are being criticized. My monitor color must be off because I don’t really see a problem with them

Chuck

PaulG Loc: Western Australia

charlienow wrote:

Most of us are not professionals nor are we blessed with such a critical eye as a few of you. I enjoy all the posts that are being criticized. My monitor color must be off because I don’t really see a problem with them

Chuck

I guess the whole point, Chuck, is that there is always going to be a chasmic gap between what appeals to one person and not to another. And that, is the whole point of a forum - sharing of ideas, styles, opinions. Criticism is healthy and a way to learn and grow, unless, of course, it is baseless and offensive. Some people on here cannot deal with criticism and, ironically, can be quite offensive themselves in their response. Bottom line (as with all forms of art) is that it is all in the eye of the beholder. Personally, I welcome criticism of my posts; positive or negative. Positive is a compliment. Negative is an opportunity to improve, if appropriate. It's all just one person's point of view, after all.

dml Loc: Texas

JohnFrim wrote:

Were you aware that Jim’s images are from the 1970s, so no chance to “improve” technique?

He began by offering these shots as nostalgia, and then tried experimenting with colorization. IMHO he HAS been improving. And the fact that he offers different images as he goes is refreshing.

You are, of course, entitled to your opinion that the images are boring. And I am entitled to my opinion that your criticism is a bit harsh.

you are correct John.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

JohnFrim wrote:

Were you aware that Jim’s images are from the 1970s, so no chance to “improve” technique?

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I was referring to the colorization not improving, not a redo of the captures.