How to critique when I'm new?

12 years 10 months ago #107382 by Cays Cove
I just gave my opinion on fireworks that Cre8tivefix posted. I'm new to photography, so when does my opinion on someone work become a critique instead of an opinion? I didn't mean to put down the firework pictures, I just wasn't crazy about the car lights. So how can one form an opinion, not be rude about it and...and in the same sense post a critique? Is it something I just have to learn on my own or can it be taught?


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12 years 10 months ago - 12 years 10 months ago #107387 by Stealthy Ninja
Umm Just say what you think. Someone here will set you straight if you're wrong.

Don' t sweat it too much. There's no way you can be more mean than me anyway.

Ya noob. :p

IMHO an opinion is: I don't like that.

a critique is: I don't like that, and here's the reasons why.

You're free to hold any opinion you like, people are free to disagree. Critiques should give some advice and such. That usually should come with some experience, but not always so.
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12 years 10 months ago #107389 by Cays Cove

Stealthy Ninja wrote: Umm Just say what you think. Someone here will set you straight if you're wrong.

Don' t sweat it too much. There's no way you can be more mean than me anyway.

Ya noob. :p


Well then, I will do just that. I am sure you will set me straight every time. B)

I just don't want to say what I think, when maybe that person was trying to shoot exactly what they posted, but I simply do not like it. I mean in the end, it's a matter of personal preference right?


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12 years 10 months ago #107390 by Cre8tivefix
I appreciated your opinion! I didn't feel those photos were that great to begin with. LOL I shared them for the sake of sharing the celebration. And for helpful comments on method. And as I said. I agreed, It was an error in my composition that I need to correct before taking the pictures next time. I didn't take it as rude at all, so don't worry about misinterpretation or anything. We all have opinions. Carry on, you're doing just fine.


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12 years 10 months ago #107393 by Cays Cove

Cre8tivefix wrote: I appreciated your opinion! I didn't feel those photos were that great to begin with. LOL I shared them for the sake of sharing the celebration. And for helpful comments on method. And as I said. I agreed, It was an error in my composition that I need to correct before taking the pictures next time. I didn't take it as rude at all, so don't worry about misinterpretation or anything. We all have opinions. Carry on, you're doing just fine.


Thank you for taking my opinion. It's just after what Ninja and you said in your thread, it got me thinking overall...how does one critique. I don't know if you want critique or not on those firework pics. I wasn't trying that either. But now I'm just curious how one goes about it, when they are new. But it's all cool. Like Ninja said I just need to say what I think and someone will set me straight. lol


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12 years 10 months ago #107405 by chasrich
We have had this conversation several times now. It isn't easy for a lot of people to be critical especially if they are strangers or in the case of SN just strange. For the most part if you leave off the part where they are an idiot you can get away with a lot.

I personally just give a thumbs up if I like something or maybe not comment unless I have a suggestion to improve it. My modesty keeps me from telling someone exactly HOW it should be most of the time. After all the artist is the one that decides the best way to present an image or for that matter an opinion. Feel free to jump right in.

“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
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12 years 10 months ago #107412 by Dori
It would also be up to me to ask why if you don't like one of my photos.

Don't pi$$ me off, I am running out of room to store the bodies...

Resident Texasotan...

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12 years 10 months ago #107457 by Baydream
Opinions are like certain body apertures. Everybody has one and they all stink. :whistle:
Critiques from seasoned veterans and newcomers should include what they like and don't like about the photo. That's when the real value is gained.

Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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12 years 10 months ago #107463 by Rob pix4u2
Just because you are inexperienced doesn't mean that you lack ability to render a decent critique. Art is in the eye of the beholder and we all can improve.So if your style is a little rough around the edges it's OK-just make sure you are being constructive rather than rude and obnoxious.

Remember to engage brain before putting mouth in gear
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