I wouldn't know if it applies here. I can't say I read many negative comments when people post images. Some like it and those that don't, don't like it.
Only when photos are posted for critique or suggestions, people will point out what they would do different or what they dislike. Personally I'd prefer that too.
Telling someone their shot is nice only makes them feel good. Telling them what parts suck makes them get better. But critique is something one should ask.
If this thread makes you think before you critique, then it will be worth it. The article didn't say not to critique...it's more about "how" to critique in a positive way. At least that's what I gathered from it.
I know, artists and bleeding hearts and such.
I personally won't say that sh*t s*cks but will mention what I think. It can be said to the point, or bluntly. There's no reason to wrap critique as if we just ran over their dog and now need to find a good way to tell without them going into cardiac arrest. We're grown people and we know very well we ain't MoMa material.
It had to happen at some stage i disagree with you i think critique should be done tactfully and intelligently or not at all,its like taking a member of staff for an appraisal you never jump in and hit them with there bad points,it immediately creates a bad feeling,you always start with there strong points and gently take the conversation into there poor performance areas,this is the same with pictures find the strengths mention them and then move into the other areas.
That's how they raise children Mike, not adults.
Probably best on this point if we agree to disagree
I think we all agree this site has been an exception to what we're saying. Aside from the occasional troll (which affects every site in existence) this place hasn't had any issues with bad criticism. We've had some bad amateurs but that's not the fault of people here.Correct me if I'm wrong but I can't remember anyone posting a shot for critique here and being ripped apart by others.
This place is as nice as can be on the internet. Sure we disagree and sure we can be less than friendly in some remarks but even that is usually of such a nature, you could call it civilized.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I can't remember anyone posting a shot for critique here and being ripped apart by others.
This place is as nice as can be on the internet. Sure we disagree and sure we can be less than friendly in some remarks but even that is usually of such a nature, you could call it civilized.
It's easy to criticize when you're on the internet, and not just in terms of photography. I've been thinking the same things that were mentioned in this article for a while now and so I will always tip my hat to a professional that comes out and says this. If you're going to tear down someone's image, it reflects poorly on you and makes it look like you're trying a bit too hard to be negative which then lowers your credibility. And then there's the effects it can have on the person who took the image. If you're really trying to discourage people from being photographers, that says a lot more about you than you realize.
That's why I find myself using ViewNX 2 as my image editor after I take shots. It's much more simplistic and limited, which means I won't be tempted to rely on it to fix a bad image and I'll try to take a good one right away in-camera.if youre going to be a douche about it then thats wrong but you can say, its ok but not my taste. that would be fine. or even point out why you think its off. what you say will also tell me your expertise. the americans are known for this when they do job reviews for raises. they start with a positive comment, then a negative, then another positive.
I think a lot of people nitpick on stuff and give help (all over the net) but have no idea what the hell theyre talking about and many times those asking for help will take this bad feedback and use it for their next work. im very traditional when it comes to photography. I believe that a great photog should get 80%+ of the desired image in the camera. its like a musician at a recording studio. if you suck , no amount of sound processing will help. so no amount of PP will help. and the PP shows. I can see it from a mile away.