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      CommentAuthorowlmountain
    • CommentTimeMay 27th 2009 edited
     
    What do you guys think about this idea:
    From time to time I would like to post here a link to a photo from a different artist with the following questions:
    1. What can you say about the photography rules and technique
    (composition, lighting, rule of thirds, story telling, etc., etc....) used in the image ?
    ...and
    2. What can you learn from this image ?

    I think this would be a great way for everybody to hone their skills on talking about a photograph in a constructive way, learning different techniques and rules based on an example and how to look at an image with an artistic eye.
    Plus, it would give the featured artist more exposure (..and we all want that, don't we??)

    Rules of the game:
    1. be honest in your critique, point out not only the weak points but mostly the strong points of the image, we want to learn how things are done
    2. be courteous and respectful, playing nice is the rule
    3. humor, wit and charisma are encouraged, having fun and learning at the same time is the rule

    Of course, I would never post a link to an artist's photo without her or his permission. Responding to this post with short statement that you want to participate in the game would do it. Respecting artists' copyright, privacy and wishes are paramount.

    Oh, and anybody can take it on and introduce somebody else's image (provided you follow the rules).

    If you're interested in how I include those image thumbnails with the link, read about it here.
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      CommentAuthorjason (Admin)
    • CommentTimeMay 28th 2009
     
    Roman - I think this is an excellent idea. Your ground rules should provide a nice framework to generate some honest constructive critiques.
    Looking forward to trying this out.

    cheers,
    jason
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      CommentAuthorowlmountain
    • CommentTimeMay 29th 2009 edited
     
    Well Jason, I'm glad you like it but we have to see what the response from the community will be.
    Could you please make this a sticky post so it will stay always on top in the critique forum ?
    Oh, and I assume you said the "magic word" and you're in the game, right ?
    • CommentAuthormats
    • CommentTimeMay 29th 2009
     
    I am in. Though I might not be a good one in giving critiques as I might be leaning into my preference :-))
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      CommentAuthorhelen
    • CommentTimeMay 29th 2009
     
    I am also interested. It is actually a win-win idea. Every participant can learn from the exercise.
    • CommentAuthormagda
    • CommentTimeMay 29th 2009
     
    Sounds wonderful!!! I'm in!
    • CommentAuthormagda
    • CommentTimeMay 29th 2009
     
    Should we have a new image every week, lets say a new image every Sunday running for the whole week? That way there is enough time for members to get a chance to comment and know when to come back to view and comment on the next image in line...
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    I'm in, sounds like I could learn a lot!
    • CommentAuthordobbino
    • CommentTimeMay 31st 2009
     
    Definitely count me in, please. Great idea!
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    I'm in as well - sounds like a great idea and I will try to catch up on the comments already made on other photos - a great way to learn.....
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    I'm new here and I like most to read than comment, but I'll try to be interventive because your idea sounds great.
    Cheers
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    This is a great idea. To me, learning is always more effective when I actually have an example or visual to discuss or learn from.
    • CommentAuthorpigapicha
    • CommentTimeJun 6th 2009
     
    This sounds like an interesting experiment, I would like to take part.
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    Count me in! I need all the help I can get.
    • CommentAuthorcaper
    • CommentTimeJun 7th 2009
     
    I'd like to play... my photos can always serve as a bad example! :-)
    • CommentAuthorpshorten
    • CommentTimeJun 8th 2009
     
    I'm game too, I'd love to learn to do a really great critique. Reading others will help me, I'm sure.
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      CommentAuthorjason (Admin)
    • CommentTimeJun 9th 2009
     
    Great to see all the new folks around. Hope to see everyone adding images and critiquing.

    If you are looking for more useful critiques on your blog, you can use the Announcement block (under Admin->Account->Profile) to ask for critiques. As an example

    Thank you to all who have taken the time to comment on my blog. I am looking for honest critiques of my images.
    • CommentAuthorkarthikcs
    • CommentTimeJun 9th 2009
     
    Nice idea Roman. I want to play as well. Please include.

    Regards,
    Karthik
    • CommentAuthorthrumylens
    • CommentTimeJun 10th 2009
     
    I'm always looking to learn.....
    Please include me.
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    I think this would be a great learning experience. For both commenter & commentee
    • CommentAuthorparallax
    • CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
     
    I agree with your idea, It can help everyone learn something new about different photography related topics, I am looking forward to follow this and see the results.
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    Sounds like a great idea, I'm in! :)
    • CommentAuthordailytakes
    • CommentTimeJun 20th 2009
     
    I'm in ... I'm always ready to learn more about what I love to do, which is making good photos!
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    Awesome idea, Roman!
    • CommentAuthorleslieyim1
    • CommentTimeJun 21st 2009
     
    so let the game begins! :)
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    I guess im a bit slow on the uptake but ill be p for a bit of the action. Sure why not. There's no harm in it.
    • CommentAuthorxpayam
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2009
     
    that's great! I'm in!
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    i think this is a great idea -- when will the first one be?
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    Yup, Im in too. Great idea.
    • CommentAuthorpixelando
    • CommentTimeAug 2nd 2009
     
    I think it would be very interesting and I'm sure I would learn a lot. But, when is it going to start? Or if you have started, where should I go? Thank you
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    Hi Miche,

    It's great to see you here and I'm sure you'll learn a lot because we have a great number of talented photographers here !
    It is very simple, really. On the top left of this page there is a list of forum groups, with one of them being "Photography". Under that you'll see a thread called "Critique My Image". Click that and start reading the posts.
    When I pick an image for our game here, I start the name of each post with "Critique Game - ...", so it easy to find and follow them.
    And also remember, the critique forum is for everybody to post their images and ask for help/comment/critique. As you've seen in the rules for this thread, you can participate either by commenting and critiquing other people's photographs or posting your own or you friend's picture (provided they agree, of course).

    The idea is to encourage people to participate more in the forums, learn something new perhaps, and have lots of fun at the same time.

    So, get crackin' Miche, and have a blast !!!!

    cheers
    Roman
    • CommentAuthorhenny
    • CommentTimeAug 2nd 2009
     
    Hi Roman,

    I wish to join too....and I am anxious to get some critiques or comments on my picture "Waterfront Flowers. I am just experiencing my new lens and this picture surprised me :-)

    regards
    Henny
    • CommentAuthordonlandes
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2009
     
    sounds great! I would love to learn from the group! count me in
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    Great idea! I'm in!

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