The Art Of Critique | Thread profile

Since joining the forum I have received two distinct types of "critique". One type can be cranky, is always shooting from the hip, no holds barred, knee jerk, “I like it” or “I hate it”. This is not helpful. That sort of response (it’s not a critique) is likely to be taken personally: I am a good person; I am not a good person. It does not promote growth, it does not help the OP in any way and I...

I sometimes wonder how helpful my critiques are, I am a new still to photography, but I like to contribute because I feel it helps me learn and people are more likely to help me when I need it. If I dont like a picture, I say the reason, but I will always try and find something I like, because I know how dejected it can make you feel when you get a whole load of negatives. I love it when ...

Don't apologize. There's no crying in photography. Rachelsne, if you want to learn how to properly critique an image then hold on, I believe we may learn. It is true that negative critique can hurt, but from that we will grow. I'm a tie-the-dangling-baby-tooth-with-a-thread-on-a-doo r-knob-and-yank-it-out kinda gal. Get it over with and get a new one (that may date me, I'm not sure ...

Quote: Originally Posted by One Sister I want the objective critique one might receive if they were in a classroom situation. Not that many people really want to hear the things that some of my old photography instructors use to say. Instructors are some of the hardest people to please and rightfully so. Their ...

Quote: Originally Posted by One Sister One type can be cranky, is always shooting from the hip, no holds barred, knee jerk, “I like it” or “I hate it”. This is not helpful. That sort of response (it’s not a critique) is likely to be taken personally: I am a good person; I am not a good person. It does not promote growth,...

Quote: Originally Posted by jcolman Not that many people really want to hear the things that some of my old photography instructors use to say. Instructors are some of the hardest people to please and rightfully so. Their philosophy was that if you could please them then you should be able to please any client. Some people here ...

I just bookmarked that critiquing page. I didn't reply to your thread with the bird cuz it's not my bag. I know nothing about wildlife photo's, don't look at them often, and would have very little meaning to a crique if I tryed to offer one. Sometimes, not saying anything at all REALLY IS *the* best thing someone can do if they are not educated enough to provide a responce. Like, I could...

Quote: Originally Posted by One Sister If all you want is an attaboy, then you needn't be part of the honest critique seekers. This forum is full of fun seekers, you should hang with them. I think positive attitudes come from within, I certainly don't go to an online community to fulfill those needs. Good luck with that....

Quote: Originally Posted by kellylindseyphotography I just bookmarked that critiquing page. I didn't reply to your thread with the bird cuz it's not my bag. I know nothing about wildlife photo's, don't look at them often, and would have very little meaning to a crique if I tryed to offer one. Sometimes, not saying anything at all ...

Kelly, that is why I started this thread, because I feel that we both have something to offer as critique even if it's "not our bag". I think we can learn to be objective about subjects that we do not care about. It will help us improve all our skills. I wanted to know more about judging artistry. If we submitted our images for a juried exhibition you can be sure they will be judged by people...