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I'm also fine with keeping things as they are . If you want a critique , there's the 'Critics Corner' , for instructional stuff , there's 'How do you do that?" . I have no issues with new threads being posted with inquiries as to gear , or technique , but this is a nice subforum and I'd hate for it to be swamped with threads like 'Show us pictures of your 3 toed sloth ' , 'Pictures of mollusks' &c. . There's the Picture Gallery for happy snaps.
I post pics in the picture gallery just to show off things. I would feel uncomfortable posting Portrait Fashion and Life style pics there... and doubt anyone there will appreciate the thought process in composition, framing, lens selection, post editing, etc... I feel the same way posting my work here in this forum too... so I just stopped posting. Nothing against it... I still stop by once in a while to see amazing work... and maybe learn something to maybe expand in a different direction. I haven't seen anything in the picture gallery that would do that for me... but I still like looking at what people share there too...
my personal opinion on this topic is that I like it the way it is because I can see a lot of variety in the existing threads every day, and I can contribute what "I feel like" every day ... if we had say 30 "themed" threads I'd probably only contribute when I've shot something new recently, and it would be difficult to keep track.
But that's just me personally and everyone is different ...
But that's just me personally and everyone is different ...
Thanks all for your inputs, exactly what I was hoping for.
The other part of the reason I started this thread is that we are all part of this site, and ultimately its the site owner/admins responsibility to set rules/guidelines, hence I did read what I posted in the original thread, pasting again at the bottom, and those guidelines aren't that old.
I've looked at the Digital Photography forum as a place to discuss developments in the photography space, eg DSLR --> ILC and such, discuss techniques and photographers needs (eg storage management, different SW etc). After all MR is kind of a technical site and not another Flickr or so ...
The guidelines are relatively clear of where photos should be posted. At some point we should also seek input from the owner/admin ...
Guidelines for posting in the Digital Photography section
The other part of the reason I started this thread is that we are all part of this site, and ultimately its the site owner/admins responsibility to set rules/guidelines, hence I did read what I posted in the original thread, pasting again at the bottom, and those guidelines aren't that old.
I've looked at the Digital Photography forum as a place to discuss developments in the photography space, eg DSLR --> ILC and such, discuss techniques and photographers needs (eg storage management, different SW etc). After all MR is kind of a technical site and not another Flickr or so ...
The guidelines are relatively clear of where photos should be posted. At some point we should also seek input from the owner/admin ...
Guidelines for posting in the Digital Photography section
The thing is that now it seems almost as though some threads have become "themed" whether or not we like that.....all of a sudden we've had cats popping up everywhere! Meow.....!!! Miaou!!!!
There are quite a few jokes about the internet being filled with images and memes of cats.....
And, yes, variety is the spice of life. Right now, due to its being spring (at least on the side of the world where many of us live), on the POTD thread there have recently been a lot of flower photos, too, and most likely that will continue for a little while, but they're somewhat varied in that people have taken different approaches to their presentation of them and/or have recently shot different types of flowers....
While the POTD thread allows for sharing of older images, I think that many of us enjoy the challenge of getting out there every day or a few times a week and shooting something new and fresh, something different, and bringing that back to share. There's a whole world out there and also inside one's own home just waiting to be photographed right now!
To be more blunt and direct, OK, there's more to life and photography than something you shot ten years ago and/or photos of your cats! Seriously. Really interested in photography right now? Great. Go for it. Grab the camera or the iPhone or whatever it is that you use, and get out and find something else to shoot, or look around your own household and let your eyes see what's interesting right there in plain sight that could make for an appealing image, too.....
There are quite a few jokes about the internet being filled with images and memes of cats.....
And, yes, variety is the spice of life. Right now, due to its being spring (at least on the side of the world where many of us live), on the POTD thread there have recently been a lot of flower photos, too, and most likely that will continue for a little while, but they're somewhat varied in that people have taken different approaches to their presentation of them and/or have recently shot different types of flowers....
While the POTD thread allows for sharing of older images, I think that many of us enjoy the challenge of getting out there every day or a few times a week and shooting something new and fresh, something different, and bringing that back to share. There's a whole world out there and also inside one's own home just waiting to be photographed right now!
To be more blunt and direct, OK, there's more to life and photography than something you shot ten years ago and/or photos of your cats! Seriously. Really interested in photography right now? Great. Go for it. Grab the camera or the iPhone or whatever it is that you use, and get out and find something else to shoot, or look around your own household and let your eyes see what's interesting right there in plain sight that could make for an appealing image, too.....
Personally, I can't keep up with all the threads on the two photography sites I visit (this subforum and mu-43.com), so I just invest when something is of interest.That said, I am on the edge of my seat about what the next deep discussion is going to be--"which color camera strap gets the best photo results?" or maybe it will be "why do we call pixels, pixels?"
Oh, and all of you are on my ignore list---so who am I talking to and how did I get here? 🥳
Oh, and all of you are on my ignore list---so who am I talking to and how did I get here? 🥳
Alrighty, then, it's settled! Photos of pets and other subjects which really fit more into a themed kind of thread can be posted in the Pictures Gallery subforum and that will keep just about everybody happy....!
I really liked that thread though. Not a lot of panoramic photos get shared here.
Just a thought but my own impression is that with the Picture Gallery section, the primary intent is to allow individuals to create their own mini-galleries. Whereas the Digital Photography section is geared more towards multiple persons interacting within a thread. Obviously the lines will always be somewhat blurred, but that seems as good a division as any. For whatever reason I almost never visit the Picture Gallery threads.
Anyways I expect themed threads to die a natural death when they largely overlap with the Photo of the Day thread.
Anyways I expect themed threads to die a natural death when they largely overlap with the Photo of the Day thread.
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Thanks!
I think most are like me, that they shoot multiple frames for a panorama, only when the subject cannot be properly contained in a single frame. I might shoot an average of one a year. I started the thread as much to see what others had done as to show off my own, and really like the vertical shots. Anyways now that I have a tool that does a good job of stitching them automatically, I may shoot a few more.
I doubt that in the POD thread very many people take the time to expand a panorama to full size and scroll from end to end. Whereas in it's own thread where the viewer is only dealing with one or two new images, I hope they would take the time.
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I’m not seeing any of these “themed” threads you all are talking about. Which leads me to believe they were started by someone on my ignore list (which only has one member on it).
As someone that was involved in the creation of the forum guidelines, I stand by them.
The POTD thread is a great place to showcase your work. The weekly contest is fun for those that want to participate (or just hang back and observe). The photo association thread has been a really fun addition to the forum.
As stated by others, individual threads should either involve questions looking for help/advice, news related to photography, sharing of photographic techniques that might be of interest to this community, fun challenges, or other topics in a similar vein.
I *personally* don’t see the value of “themed” threads unless there is a teaching point involved (either technique, post-processing, or gear related).
For *me*, this sub forum works because it is a great place to view some really amazing pics. It is also a nurturing environment where people can ask questions and get thoughtful replies/help as they progress on their photographic journey. It is also a place where one can get good technical advice.
What it isn’t is a place to just share random photos. There are other sites (or even places on this site) to do that. In this sub forum there is the POTD thread to share pics, but I don’t think “themed” threads are really optimal unless there are reasons related to technique that justify their creation. The panorama thread fits into this. The moon thread fits into this. Both are technically challenging to shoot and people often can benefit from advice/experience regarding these subjects.
But threads on random themes? For me that’s just adding unwanted noise. Making it harder to find the important/interesting threads. Not sure they add to the value of this sub forum. Ultimately a question for the community.
As someone that was involved in the creation of the forum guidelines, I stand by them.
The POTD thread is a great place to showcase your work. The weekly contest is fun for those that want to participate (or just hang back and observe). The photo association thread has been a really fun addition to the forum.
As stated by others, individual threads should either involve questions looking for help/advice, news related to photography, sharing of photographic techniques that might be of interest to this community, fun challenges, or other topics in a similar vein.
I *personally* don’t see the value of “themed” threads unless there is a teaching point involved (either technique, post-processing, or gear related).
For *me*, this sub forum works because it is a great place to view some really amazing pics. It is also a nurturing environment where people can ask questions and get thoughtful replies/help as they progress on their photographic journey. It is also a place where one can get good technical advice.
What it isn’t is a place to just share random photos. There are other sites (or even places on this site) to do that. In this sub forum there is the POTD thread to share pics, but I don’t think “themed” threads are really optimal unless there are reasons related to technique that justify their creation. The panorama thread fits into this. The moon thread fits into this. Both are technically challenging to shoot and people often can benefit from advice/experience regarding these subjects.
But threads on random themes? For me that’s just adding unwanted noise. Making it harder to find the important/interesting threads. Not sure they add to the value of this sub forum. Ultimately a question for the community.
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Personally, I think we'll have to see where they go. If it's just photo sharing, I agree that's what the photo gallery would be good for. If there's discussion I think that has a place outside of the existing threads. The POTD one is just way too long and frequently updated to be able to have any good discussion. If these themed threads end up like that, then there's really no point in them. And they very well may end up just being photo sharing, or they may end up having more discussion.
But it seems like everyone is different! I find the POTD thread overwhelming, and rarely view much of it. Others it seems like would rather have everything in one thread and not have to check a bunch of different ones.
Not sure if this question is off topic.. but is there a thread where we can share before and after post editing? I think I would participate in that type of thread. Pick up on some editing workflow tips and tricks... and maybe find simpler ways than how I've been doing my workflows and photoshop clean up. It's hard for me to post things openly without being thought of as a fake... but I would feel comfortable if there were a thread like this where it may be more accepted... but I could see it looked down on too. I still enjoy the work in this sub-forum... very talented people here. My talent is in Photoshop... and yes... some of my work could be called fake... LOL.. but I enjoy it.
Feel free to open a thread and ask the questions you've got, share the images about which you're concerned...
There are several people here who use Photoshop and Lightroom, plus those of us who use other editing software, so someone is sure to have some thoughts on whatever you concerns are.
There are several people here who use Photoshop and Lightroom, plus those of us who use other editing software, so someone is sure to have some thoughts on whatever you concerns are.
Yes I think that is appropriate and I use LR and ps for just about every photo.Not sure if this question is off topic.. but is there a thread where we can share before and after post editing? I think I would participate in that type of thread. Pick up on some editing workflow tips and tricks... and maybe find simpler ways than how I've been doing my workflows and photoshop clean up. It's hard for me to post things openly without being thought of as a fake... but I would feel comfortable if there were a thread like this where it may be more accepted... but I could see it looked down on too. I still enjoy the work in this sub-forum... very talented people here. My talent is in Photoshop... and yes... some of my work could be called fake... LOL.. but I enjoy it.
I was thinking more of like a theme... or maybe topic thread is a better word.... where we can share a before and after post editing. People can comment like in the POTD thread... but we can ask questions, share presets, or answer "how to's". I think it could be fun seeing what people do in their workflows, color choices, why they added/removed/changed...liquify hahaha... and maybe learn something from it or others. idk... just a thought.
I think there is already a thread kind of along those lines in the subforum.....can't recall exactly what the thread title is, though.
I don’t think we have a before and after thread.
There is a How Do You Do That
and
Critics Corner
unless there is a different thread that isn’t stickied.
There is a How Do You Do That
and
Critics Corner
unless there is a different thread that isn’t stickied.
I just went back to look at some of those older threads. It's interesting to see how the participants in this subforum have changed over time.
I joined in 2008 after Mrs. Diver stumbled across MR. It has been both humbling and gratifying to see how much I have grown as a photographer, in large part because of this group.
I joined in 2008 after Mrs. Diver stumbled across MR. It has been both humbling and gratifying to see how much I have grown as a photographer, in large part because of this group.
2008? Ah kids these days...
This group has certainly made me look better at my images. Knowing what is wrong is the first step.
I love visiting this small corner on this internet-thing.
Quite a few years ago I was a fairly active participant in the POTD thread and then went through a period of burnout and for some time hardly touched a camera at all, and stopped looking at the thread. Then in the summer of 2018 my interest began to stir again, ever so slightly at first, and I hesitantly began dipping my toes in again, participating in the POTD thread, but mainly contributing images from my archives as I began to shoot a little.....and then a little more.....and then all of sudden realized that I was shooting nearly daily. That tiny little flicker of interest had burst into a joyful flame of love for photography again. I do definitely attribute much of that to this subforum and the group here!