Feedback on photos

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I came across a subject which got me thinking when viewing other peoples photos. How can anyone give a critique on someone elses photo.
Saying yes they like it ,fair enough, but when people start making suggestions as to how or what they would do it is stupid.
Let me explain. To give an accurate critique on a photo they have to be there when the photo was taken. They have no idea of what the circumstances were or under what conditions. Maybe it was the only place to get the shot- there may have been a limited time to photograph- the lighting conditions may not be he best or many other problems to overcome.

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I just comment on what “ I” see, I wouldn’t have a clue what a professional photographer would be looking for in a photograph…

I love all of your photos though, especially the ones of Teazle,:smiling_face_with_three_hearts::heart_eyes::smiling_face_with_three_hearts::smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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I haven’t come across this really, most people just say they like something or they don’t. if anyone offers suggestions, it could be because the person has invited them to do so…I don’t imagine people would be rude enough to say “yes I like it but…if I were to do it, I would do this that or the other”

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Oh it does happen maybe more on a dedicated photographic forum admittedly. There are certain “tricks” if getting into photography more seriously one should know but often ignored. Not for me to say on here as it is not really relevent to those who just want to take a photo.

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I don’t think this is really the place to give feedback on photos that members post, you gave feedback to me on my swan photos RS…If i was a professional photographer then I would have appreciated it,

I post pictures for pleasure and for others to view, not going around critiquing members on where their going wrong.with how they hold their camera, mine was taken on my iPad by the way,…that’s best left to a professional photographer forum,imo.

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you take things too seriously life is too short

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No I didn’t take it seriously.

I’ve just voiced my opinion on the matter, maybe it’s you who has just taken what I said personally.

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That surprises me RS as I remember you altered one of my photos a few years ago without even asking my permission! :roll_eyes:

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Real I don’t worry about what others think of my photographs. If I am pleased that is what counts. I always like constructive criticism it helps me improve. The only elements I accept criticism on are the elements I can control. What it boils down to is the person giving you the advice is a different kind of photographer. What is pleasing to you may not be so to them, in which case they have the option to move on. I hate to quote Frank Sinatra, but I Do It My Way.

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I agree with you Pauline, this isn’t a photograph forum and I don’t think anyone expects to be praised for posting a photo…. or even ask what members think of it.

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I do think that in this forum if you’re going to give feedback on someone else’s work, they should ask for it first. IMHO

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Yes, I agree, unfortunately I gave my opinion on something when it wasn’t asked for, so have learnt from that experience.

I wouldn’t do it again as I realised it was wrong to do so.

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I don’t think forums like this are the place for it, that’s more for forums and sites dedicated to photography where people put their work up for critique and advice

In that situation you can learn a lot from the replies, whether you take the suggestion on board or not is up to you

It’s a bit like the way I belong to a writers group and we submit our work for each other to read, criticise and make suggestions. In that situation you wouldn’t gain anything if we all just said “oh that’s great”, another persons honest opinion can really help

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If someone thinks a photo is good, then it’s a good photo, whatever anyone else says. It’s very much in the eye of the beholder, even if the focus or colours are off, it’s tilted and a hundred other mistakes people can make with a camera.

I don’t feel this is the place to go around criticising someone else’s work, unless they specifically ask for it. The only real place for that are specific photography forums where sometimes participation is automatic invite for others to comment - and even that comment must be in a constructive and positive manner. The only time I would criticise someone else’s picture would be if they asked me to and that would be from the perspective of a budding hobbyist, and not a professional.

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