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Photo of the day - June 2021
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No I don’t suppose we need a rule now but I always thought this was a CC free zone unless specifically asked for. Of course if you want CC you should feel free to add that to your post.
but one of the fastest ways of discouraging a new photographer is giving them a critique they weren’t expecting. And as this thread welcomes all skill levels, I personally don’t think offering unsolicited cc is always fair.
however, although I am no longer new here, many of you have been here years longer so I defer to the legacy crowd.
I know, I know, it's the same crow, unimaginative I know. I'm really trying to vary my motives/objects, but I originally intended these images of the crow as a little series of images.
F/4 - 1/1250s - ISO 250 - @600mm (Manual mode, with auto ISO)
F/4 - 1/1250s - ISO 250 - @600mm (Manual mode, with auto ISO)
It isn't if the person viewing the photo has rotated 90 degrees. ?
[Edit: Yes, I saw the original poster's explanation about horizontal. Just having a little (hopefully perceived as) good fun.]
So we were expecting contractors to come out yesterday to do work on the exterior of the house, including replacing the landing/deck and steps - it, along with the house, is 20 years old. Of course the rain last week has delayed things, but at least I got the back porch area cleaned up to free up space for when they do finally get here.
So in preparation, I removed the stuff we had on the landing and brought it inside, including the large sea shell in the photo below. As with any new thing, the cats have to check it out.
Camera on iPhone XR. Focal length 4.25 mm, F number f/1.8, Exposure time 1/60.
So in preparation, I removed the stuff we had on the landing and brought it inside, including the large sea shell in the photo below. As with any new thing, the cats have to check it out.
Camera on iPhone XR. Focal length 4.25 mm, F number f/1.8, Exposure time 1/60.
I agree, but Most new users seems to have a vengeance now, and over-inflate their opinions.
every time i log onto this site, I cringe in fear for being reprimanded for my lousy apple experience comments my devices are suffering through this year.
so i took 2 weeks off, which did not help- most users will thrash rude comments and the mods sit back and watch.
the photos and POTD people here are great, but not worth the anguish.
sorry for the rant, 'im happy my cats know how to fight
They ARE playing by expo bill, on Flickr
T.A. Moulton Barn at sunrise. Grand Teton National Park, WY
From earlier this spring, taken on a semi-illicit paddle around Summit Lake BC. Fuji Xp-90 camera.
Gotcha. No worries, I often miss that. Especially when on vacay. ?
You've heard of Birds in Flight, but how about Cottonwood seeds in flight? 
I think part of the problem with unsolicited criticism is that not everyone is skilled at thoughtfully critiquing another's image, and that can be disconcerting if someone bluntly comes out with his or her thoughts on something which may or may not be valid and yet which will nonetheless have an impact on the feelings of the photographer. That, too, is another good reason why it is not recommended to provide unsolicited commentary on someone else's image -- some people tend to be highly sensitive and do not respond well to perceived criticism, no matter how well-meant or how thoughtfully worded a critique. Unless someone knows another photographer well enough to be able to gauge how he or she will be likely to respond to any sort of critique, it is probably best to keep one's thoughts to oneself.
Some forums which are specifically geared towards photography have a tag which the member can attach to his or her thread, one that invites critique, and also there some members include in their sig file that they welcome and appreciate comments and critiques on their work.
And then there is the new photographer..... Yes, throwing an unexpected and detailed critique at a new photographer could certainly be discouraging, BUT: how are they going to learn if everyone simply hits the "like" button or doesn't hit it and moves on without mentioning the out-of-focus subject or the tilted horizon or that it's time to clean the sensor since there are a lot of dust spots on the image? An important element in that, of course, is offering suggestions on how to resolve issues such as images being OOF (in situations where it is clear this was not by artistic intent), tilted horizons, keystoning buildings, dirty sensors......
Beautiful orange lilies bursting with color:
Criticism is just one person's view.. If I see benefit, I may apply. It might be best to DM the person with a suggestion, rather than in forum. I view a bit of photography, and am commenting in my head the lack of frame awareness (unless intended) in the edges of the image.
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Mine have already gone dormant. I bought them back in April and they didn’t last more than a few weeks.
That’s why I stopped liking every photo. I just like the ones I like now, but it’s all meaningless. Who actually looks to see how many likes one of their images gets?
It can be useful for me to see how people react to what I post as compared to different types of pictures / picture content posted by other.
I never pay attention to likes here. And only rarely on IG where they sort of count (in terms of how many people are seeing my images).
I share because I want to, not for likes.
I share because I want to, not for likes.
I've fostered quite a few friendships due to IG so I'm there for the time being. ?