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[j1mmyj4m]

Originally Posted by DiskoJoe

i was glad to have these members comment. im glad you dont like me. your comment is not helpful and you are being arrogant yourself.

thank you for casting the first stone.

You have a long way to go to interpret posts. Good luck in your future shots.

[DiskoJoe]

Originally Posted by j1mmyj4m

You have a long way to go to interpret posts. Good luck in your future shots.

so do you. did you would get a different response? you were being a jerk. you tell me people are here to help, well then help. give some advise not a snide comment. pick one you think is bad and one you think is good then tell why. and dont be so negative. i wasnt being negative but you just know how to rub someone the wrong way. practice what you preach or dont preach.

if you want to help someone then help. you still have the power to leave a comment that might help me.

[Abel]

Drop the name calling on all sides. Not cool here.

In regards to the original post... Joe, When asking for a constructive critique we ask that you read over these guidelines when posting:

http://www.texasphotoforum.com/forum...uidelines.html

Guidelines for Receiving Constructive Critiques:

1. How to Ask For Constructive Critiques
Select the CC: option when posting a new thread in order to let other members know that you are looking for a Critique of your photos.

2. All Levels Welcomed
Everyone from the very beginner to a seasoned professional photographer is welcomed here on the forum so no matter what level photographer you are feel free to ask our members for a Constructive Critique on your photos. You can learn so much from our members here if you just ask for advice. Please do not feel intimidated. That is NOT what TPF is all about.

3. Photo Quantity Limitations
Do not post more than 3 photos in a thread for critique. Choose your absolute best 3 shots of the series and post those. Posting more than 3 shots per thread will only hurt your chances of getting an honest critique since critiques do take time.

4. Be Open
Have an open mind when receiving critiques from members. Members here have all sorts of background, training, experience and such and if you're asking for feedback on your photos, and members are taking the time to give you that feedback the least you can do is to have an open mind in regards to what it is they're recommending. You don't have to take their advice but at least listen to it, consider it and appreciate it.

5. Don't Be Rude
If any of the given feedback is not for you then simply do not act on it. Under no circumstances are you to be rude if you do not agree with it. Comments like "I meant to shoot it that way" or "That was the look I was going for" may be taken as if you're defensive of your work and my only turn off potential critiquers of giving you honest reviews in the future. If there is something you shot a specific way on purpose feel free to explain yourself as to why it was you wanted that. That will help inform members of your thought process. Always be courteous to those that have invested their own time to helping YOU become a better photographer.

6. Don't Get Discouraged
Every photographer has room to grow. There is no one photographer that knows everything and that shoots everything perfect. Having said that just remember that we're all trying to better ourselves and if you're posting a Critique thread then it's obvious you're looking to get better. Don't expect ton of pats on the back, you're going to get some honest feedback. Also don't be upset if you have 40 thread views and only 1 critique. Critiques are more of a time investment to the person GIVING the critique versus for the person ASKING for the critique. Give it time and be appreciative.

7. Don't Get Your Feelings Hurt
There will be some critiques that you may take personally but you should know that critiques are just another photographers opinion. If you receive something that you totally do not agree with and/or that upsets you do not be discouraged and refuse to post any more photos in the future. As I have said there are many styles aof photographers here on TPF and their style may not fit your style and thats completely ok. Just be nice, thank them for their time and don't dwell on it. In other words if someone upsets you don't pack up your toys and go home. We're all adults here... this isn't elementary school. We are only trying to help you become a better photographer which is the reason you posted the Constructive Critique thread to begin with. Right?


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I feel that you've posted too many photos in order to receive the adequate constructive critique that you're askign for. its simply too much to ask members to view 59 photos and pick some to critique.

Please limit your thread to 3 photos max when askign for a critique. Pick you most favorite photos of the set and repost those for a critique. I'm changing this thread to a "NC:" which is a No Critique necessary thread since there are just too many to view and will be tough to get critiques.

Thanks

[DiskoJoe]

Sorry someone bothered you abel. but whats up with these people here?

[The Philos]

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[Some Idiot]

Originally Posted by DiskoJoe

Sorry someone bothered you abel. but whats up with these people here?

What do you mean? The way I see it you broke rule 3,4,5,6 and 7 and then ask what's wrong with "these people" ?

[DiskoJoe]

Originally Posted by ThePhilosopher

DSC01700 blondelady | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

To start it's a bit soft (but not too bad compared to other images). It's hard to tell what's going on here because the image looks like a voyeuristic shot of her and not the interaction at the table. Using rule of thirds to place her further to the left of the frame and shooting so that the vertical lines are vertical would help strengthen the image along with a faster shutter speed.

she was standing smoking on a break.

[DiskoJoe]

Originally Posted by Some Idiot

What do you mean? The way I see it you broke rule 3,4,5,6 and 7 and then ask what's wrong with "these people" ?

please just stop some idiot. if you want to help me then thats cool. if not then please dont post.

[The Philos]

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[DiskoJoe]

Originally Posted by ThePhilosopher

That, I think, is the problem - I can't tell from the image that she's on a smoke break. The moment of her being on a smoke break isn't there; it looks like she's talking to a table of patrons indoors; aside from the technical issues of course.

well, she was speaking to a coworker at the time. i caught her as i was ascending an escalator.

[rab3rd]

The following is not meant as an insult, only as an insight. It seems that you have an idea in your head of what you want the shot to look like but it is not coming across in your final product. Thats the hardest/most fun part of shooting, getting the final product to e what you invisioned. I would suggest, based on your comment that you got her while on the escalator, that you slow down some and be more specific with you shooting. A little less spray and prey if you will. You not doing a bad job but its a journey, enjoy it and keep shooting. Its the only way you get better...

[ngoduyviet]

Originally Posted by DiskoJoe

please refer to response 1 and 2 and view the links. thanks for your comment!

Np Joe, always glad to be of help.

Originally Posted by DiskoJoe

Sorry someone bothered you abel. but whats up with these people here?

The way I see it Joe, a lot of people here shoot for a living. We deal with pictures on a day to day basis and pretty much can tell a good, decent picture from a snapshot at a glance. You can take the advice, or disregard it, but I know for a fact that this forum is one of the best out there and had the least "bad apples" around.

[DiskoJoe]

Originally Posted by rab3rd

The following is not meant as an insult, only as an insight. It seems that you have an idea in your head of what you want the shot to look like but it is not coming across in your final product. Thats the hardest/most fun part of shooting, getting the final product to e what you invisioned. I would suggest, based on your comment that you got her while on the escalator, that you slow down some and be more specific with you shooting. A little less spray and prey if you will. You not doing a bad job but its a journey, enjoy it and keep shooting. Its the only way you get better...

well thanks. i like how you put this. i know that not all of these shots are of the best quality. i am learning to use my new lens and it is used so it does have a few af issues that can be seen here. so consider these as test shots. most of the cleaner shots were where i paused and focused manually such as the ones of people eating and some of the close ups.

[Abel]

Originally Posted by Abel

Drop the name calling on all sides. Not cool here.

In regards to the original post... Joe, When asking for a constructive critique we ask that you read over these guidelines when posting:

http://www.texasphotoforum.com/forum...uidelines.html

Guidelines for Receiving Constructive Critiques:

1. How to Ask For Constructive Critiques
Select the CC: option when posting a new thread in order to let other members know that you are looking for a Critique of your photos.

2. All Levels Welcomed
Everyone from the very beginner to a seasoned professional photographer is welcomed here on the forum so no matter what level photographer you are feel free to ask our members for a Constructive Critique on your photos. You can learn so much from our members here if you just ask for advice. Please do not feel intimidated. That is NOT what TPF is all about.

3. Photo Quantity Limitations
Do not post more than 3 photos in a thread for critique. Choose your absolute best 3 shots of the series and post those. Posting more than 3 shots per thread will only hurt your chances of getting an honest critique since critiques do take time.

4. Be Open
Have an open mind when receiving critiques from members. Members here have all sorts of background, training, experience and such and if you're asking for feedback on your photos, and members are taking the time to give you that feedback the least you can do is to have an open mind in regards to what it is they're recommending. You don't have to take their advice but at least listen to it, consider it and appreciate it.

5. Don't Be Rude
If any of the given feedback is not for you then simply do not act on it. Under no circumstances are you to be rude if you do not agree with it. Comments like "I meant to shoot it that way" or "That was the look I was going for" may be taken as if you're defensive of your work and my only turn off potential critiquers of giving you honest reviews in the future. If there is something you shot a specific way on purpose feel free to explain yourself as to why it was you wanted that. That will help inform members of your thought process. Always be courteous to those that have invested their own time to helping YOU become a better photographer.

6. Don't Get Discouraged
Every photographer has room to grow. There is no one photographer that knows everything and that shoots everything perfect. Having said that just remember that we're all trying to better ourselves and if you're posting a Critique thread then it's obvious you're looking to get better. Don't expect ton of pats on the back, you're going to get some honest feedback. Also don't be upset if you have 40 thread views and only 1 critique. Critiques are more of a time investment to the person GIVING the critique versus for the person ASKING for the critique. Give it time and be appreciative.

7. Don't Get Your Feelings Hurt
There will be some critiques that you may take personally but you should know that critiques are just another photographers opinion. If you receive something that you totally do not agree with and/or that upsets you do not be discouraged and refuse to post any more photos in the future. As I have said there are many styles aof photographers here on TPF and their style may not fit your style and thats completely ok. Just be nice, thank them for their time and don't dwell on it. In other words if someone upsets you don't pack up your toys and go home. We're all adults here... this isn't elementary school. We are only trying to help you become a better photographer which is the reason you posted the Constructive Critique thread to begin with. Right?


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I feel that you've posted too many photos in order to receive the adequate constructive critique that you're askign for. its simply too much to ask members to view 59 photos and pick some to critique.

Please limit your thread to 3 photos max when askign for a critique. Pick you most favorite photos of the set and repost those for a critique. I'm changing this thread to a "NC:" which is a No Critique necessary thread since there are just too many to view and will be tough to get critiques.

Thanks

Joe. You need REREAD my original post above in it's entirety.

Originally Posted by DiskoJoe

Sorry someone bothered you abel. but whats up with these people here?

Not cool either.

Originally Posted by Some Idiot

What do you mean? The way I see it you broke rule 3,4,5,6 and 7 and then ask what's wrong with "these people" ?

SI, is correct... The post was in reference to YOUR post Joe. Like I mentioned eariler please REREAD my original post in it's entirety.

Originally Posted by DiskoJoe

well thanks. i like how you put this. i know that not all of these shots are of the best quality. i am learning to use my new lens and it is used so it does have a few af issues that can be seen here. so consider these as test shots. most of the cleaner shots were where i paused and focused manually such as the ones of people eating and some of the close ups.

If these were "test shots" then do not ask for critique on them...

All in all Joe... Do not be rude when others are trying to be helpful and help YOU. You posted 59 photos asking for critique. That will not happen. Post 3 Max that are your FAVORITES then ask for critique on those. Do not post "test shots" and ask for critiques.

Look, we're willing to help you out and help you grow as a photographer BUT you show some respect to those willing to help you and should first take the time to read our Guidelines that I post for you earlier before you continue to ask for critiques.

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