So many people are asking for Critique of late , thats its almost overwhelming...
I found a little article that I thought might be interesting to some of you. http://www.explore-photography.com/critique.htm
It's hard to critique when someone just asks for a general critique...art is subjective. If someone asked for a technical critique specifically on the colors or exposure or cropping, that would be different..but general critique is more like personal taste...
I will rarely comment on a crit post unless the poster actually posts the photo, and actually mentions what it is they would like looked at. I also tend to hold back because photography is very personal, and people can become very defensive if they're not prepared for a solid or detailed fault-picking. Even me, sometimes. ;)
@sdpace . I agree, thats why I tend not to critique peoples work, what I find pleasing is so different to what others see, and vice versa. I like this article because its saying like something in your photo, and then improve on them rather than, hate it and improve on something you dont like... if we dont like it.. changing it a bit wont make you like it more..
Well thats how Im reading this article.
@jinximages@nikkers, I would be one of those said people...BUT, I truly am new to this whole thing! I might represent the other half that was left lacking in people comments...I wasn't looking for more "follower's" or people to tell me the good stuff. I actually posted a critique wanting to learn what I could be doing better or differently but noone gave that input. :-( I am 15 days into learning my camera and my subjects so I'm SURE there is more to learn! lol... You are correct, art is subjective but there is something to be said about your audience too...if it doesn't touch people as much as it touches you then perhaps it'sonly for you. I'd like to create images that touch a variety of people in a variety of ways. My thoughts, as a newbie! :-)
@luckygirl . I am a total amateur in taking photos, I know nothing about the tech side of photography. so I cant critique peoples work, that would give them insight to what may be wrong with their photo.
I never would suggest that anyone asking for a crit is asking for more followers or a pat on the back.
As Jinx mentioned though its hard to give a crit on someones work if I dont know what they want me to say...
If you ask for a advise and all I can say is I dont like it.. will that help you understand light and the rule of three's or how to delete a limb sticking out of someones head?
Im not trying to upset you, or anyone else here. Just my opinion , and I liked the article.
Useful.... I too wouldn't critique someone's photograph ... for that you go to a photography class .... 365 is sharing your pictures with others ... we can learn something from looking at the way other people do their stuff .... and articles like the one above are helpful.
> I also tend to hold back because photography is very personal, and people can become very defensive if they're not prepared for a solid or detailed fault-picking.
This. I can be objective to a fault at "times" (mostly: all of them), whereas I find most people... aren't, and am usually holding back for precisely that reason.
@nikkers@sdpace@jinximages@eyebrows you 365er's should know me by now ... I want you to fire off and give your interpretation ... cause I don't see 'visually'. CC is it's too processed, needs specific processing to give it more life, what the subject is actually presented, the tones, the clarity, where I should adjust this or that ...
I have 5 months left so fire away - how can I learn to see visually if all I get is a 'nice', 'lovely' or [other]. Also tell me if it sucks.
I'm actually spending a bit more time at a different forum where I'm getting that but need to finish this project .... so if you see something - let me have it - alternatively an email you can flame me on about it is carlita61@ymail.com
Cheers and absolutely no offence taken - I edit for a living so maybe it's time to give it back to me in this format.
I always find it daunting when people ask for "real" critiques. I'm not a professional, so I have nothing technical to lend. In my mind, a critique means they want thoughts on making their photo better, which I feel is in the eye of the artistic beholder. So therefore, I get "finger-tied" (writer's equivalent of tongue-tied) and find it awkward to leave any comment at all.
I am trying to learn how to self critique. However, I am still learning photographic techniques and I am definitely working on developing my "photographic eye" (as I call it). I welcome critiques because I don't always see various aspects in my photos. Since I want to do some photos that create specific feelings or impressions in the viewers, I also would like to have those type of comments. I always wonder, "Did I achieve what I tried to do in this photograph?' Therefore, feedback is invaluable to me.
I understand what you are saying.. I do, but like mentioned above, its a bit vague to say crit this photo...
How. what dont you like, what info do you want, how did you want this photo to look? how did you take it? etc etc is info we need to give you tech advise..
If you are asking for help and I see that its a great photo and say so, then that hasnt helped you at all....
Carlita Im happy to always say something about yours.. lol ;)
I tried on critique other day, I was not really successful, I think that the person didn't like it what I said and I couldn't explain my point of view, but the post was asking for sincere critique, I totally agree with @sdpace. @nikkers I think the article on the link it's very helpful and it's very coherent, thank you for sharing.
@gill . Thanks for the positive reply Gill, makes me glad I posted the link,, and I feel the same. even though I know a lot of people want help. I cant give it. and I know the some people that could help are sitting there thinking , well you could do this and this and this , but what do you want me to say??
I will add the critique tag to the photos I want a critique on. I added a blurb to my profile suggesting what I am currently working on, so the person doing the critique knows what I am looking for. I am trying to self critique, but do not know what to look for. I know I will learn. Are there any basic type things that I should look for when deciding if a photo is a good one or not? Are there some good sources for this? I am reading two books on photography composition right now. They are helping, but I am certainly no expert at this point.
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I will rarely comment on a crit post unless the poster actually posts the photo, and actually mentions what it is they would like looked at. I also tend to hold back because photography is very personal, and people can become very defensive if they're not prepared for a solid or detailed fault-picking. Even me, sometimes. ;)
Well thats how Im reading this article.
I never would suggest that anyone asking for a crit is asking for more followers or a pat on the back.
As Jinx mentioned though its hard to give a crit on someones work if I dont know what they want me to say...
If you ask for a advise and all I can say is I dont like it.. will that help you understand light and the rule of three's or how to delete a limb sticking out of someones head?
Im not trying to upset you, or anyone else here. Just my opinion , and I liked the article.
> I also tend to hold back because photography is very personal, and people can become very defensive if they're not prepared for a solid or detailed fault-picking.
This. I can be objective to a fault at "times" (mostly: all of them), whereas I find most people... aren't, and am usually holding back for precisely that reason.
I have 5 months left so fire away - how can I learn to see visually if all I get is a 'nice', 'lovely' or [other]. Also tell me if it sucks.
I'm actually spending a bit more time at a different forum where I'm getting that but need to finish this project .... so if you see something - let me have it - alternatively an email you can flame me on about it is carlita61@ymail.com
Cheers and absolutely no offence taken - I edit for a living so maybe it's time to give it back to me in this format.
@daisy .
I understand what you are saying.. I do, but like mentioned above, its a bit vague to say crit this photo...
How. what dont you like, what info do you want, how did you want this photo to look? how did you take it? etc etc is info we need to give you tech advise..
If you are asking for help and I see that its a great photo and say so, then that hasnt helped you at all....
Carlita Im happy to always say something about yours.. lol ;)
@nikkers I think the article on the link it's very helpful and it's very coherent, thank you for sharing.
its very hard sometimes to get our point across on a PC with limited emotions and body language to assist in what you are saying,,,