Critiquing of photographs here and in the Talk/No Talk forum

Re: Critiquing of photographs here and in the Talk/No Talk forum

feeds@yuku.com (nikon61352) — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:02:01 GMT

Most other forums run a W/NW forum as a string of images with a common theme, and a minimum of commentary. I thought the interesting twist on this forum would be to post sample images based on lens used. A mix of imagery to display how the equipment is used on what is a gear-oriented forum.

Many sites also have a forum for users posting images for critique. The poster is looking for feedback on their image, good or bad.

Re: Critiquing of photographs here and in the Talk/No Talk forum

feeds@yuku.com (VinceC) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 02:36:10 GMT

Rather than "gear forum" I probably should have more accurately said that this is a "tool" forum. We've found that Nikon gives us the tools we need to take good photographs. One of the reasons I'm rather fond of Nikon rangefinders is that development effectivley stopped 50 years ago. There's no chasing after the latest lens or the latest electronic improvement. It's a camera I know well, with capable lenses I know well, immune from gear-driven matters...

Re: Critiquing of photographs here and in the Talk/No Talk forum

feeds@yuku.com (LovemyNikons) — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 21:52:08 GMT

VinceC,
A very valid point that I overlooked, (Should I say,"in my opinion?" ). The context that the photo was take in is certainly an important factor. Eddie Adams shot, Capa's or D.D. Duncans shots, or for that matter, any of the news/war photogs shots, have to be viewed in a different light due the difficulty and danger involved. I can admire them for the difficulty or the capturing of the moment in time, and yet......not appreciate the technical aspects. ESPECIALY if it...

Re: Critiquing of photographs here and in the Talk/No Talk forum

feeds@yuku.com (NIKON KIU) — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:56:51 GMT

It's hard to say what this message board is! And that's coming from the founder!!
First, I think it's too early to say which direction the board is going, for now, seems like the emphasis on posting pictures is more than talking gear.
Second, talking gear could be consistant with taking pictures. Jon R. just posted a question regarding using a full frame fish-eye on a Digital Nikon...to me it's not gear talk but directly related to taking pictures too.
Third, we...

Re: Critiquing of photographs here and in the Talk/No Talk forum

feeds@yuku.com (rbsinto) — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:05:58 GMT

Vince,
If you are correct that this is a gear site, (and believe me when I say that it is my fervent hope that you are wrong) then I'll simply post shots and won't bother commenting on or critiquing images that others post.

Re: Critiquing of photographs here and in the Talk/No Talk forum

feeds@yuku.com (VinceC) — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 03:13:55 GMT

Words/No Words should remain without critique.

This is a gear forum. Certainly people like Nkon because its consistency of quality makes Nikons dependable tools for good photography. But I like that this is a gear forum.

When I can figure out which lens took which photo, I prefer to post my photos by lens. Among other things, I like to show that 50-year-old lenses are capable of taking the kinds of photos I like to take -- a mixture of portraiture and action. I gravitated...

Re: Critiquing of photographs here and in the Talk/No Talk forum

feeds@yuku.com (rbsinto) — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:11:05 GMT

Kiu,
Thanks, but no thanks.
I would never accept the post of House Critic because first, as Lovemy Nikons has pointed out, impressions of any artform are to a great extent extremely subjective, and thus who am I to set myself up as the Final Authority on what is good, bad or indifferent. While I may have more experience at this sort of thing than many of the others who post here, that is no reason to suppose that everything I say is correct. Besides, I have neither the time or...

Re: Critiquing of photographs here and in the Talk/No Talk forum

feeds@yuku.com (LovemyNikons) — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:52:44 GMT

For me personally, I love critiques of my photos. Several times, I've had shots that I loved, critiqued and serious flaws pointed out that I simply had not seen due to my being enraptured with what I had gotten. ( A shadow here, a telephone line there) Of course, the problem is that it is so subjective. I. e., the famous shot by Henri Cartier-Bresson of the man jumping the...

Re: Critiquing of photographs here and in the Talk/No Talk forum

feeds@yuku.com (VinceC) — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:11:15 GMT

>> am personnaly pretty bad at recording exposure data<<

I have enough trouble remembering which lens I even used, and I often can't tell which lens shot which photo. I'm shooting meterless, so I can usually take an educated guess at my exposure data. But I'd be hard pressed.

Re: Critiquing of photographs here and in the Talk/No Talk forum

feeds@yuku.com (NIKON KIU) — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 17:45:47 GMT

I say, definitely comment, I like to have discussions on photos, especially on the ones I take.

Words/No Words forum traditionally means the pictures do the talking, or may be not?

I am personnaly pretty bad at recording exposure data, I almost never do it, however, I do remember the type of film I use and the camera and lens, at least I try to remember! That is the reason that you see camera information under my pictures, as they say, to each his own, sooo, anyone who...

Critiquing of photographs here and in the Talk/No Talk forum

feeds@yuku.com (rbsinto) — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 17:25:37 GMT

My question applies equally to this particular Forum as well as the Talk/No Talk Forum, and while I shall try to be as diplomatic as possible, I apologize in advance if my comments ruffle anyone's feathers, as that is not my purpose. Is it your intent Kiu, or the intention of the posters to have their shots constructively critiqued in these two fora, or are they simply being posted to be commented on with respect to the lens and/or camera used, but without any sort of comments with...