Interesting Question!!

[busterboy]

After reading the Admins thread here I wondered how many members actually do post their shots/images on this site and how many actually just lurk and occasionally make a post asking questions or even just post in the "Out of Focus" section..


As for me yes I do post my images and receive feedback, Its the only way you do improve by receiving critique on the samples you post..

 

[Dark Star]

After reading the Admins thread here I wondered how many members actually do post their shots/images on this site and how many actually just lurk and occasionally make a post asking questions or even just post in the "Out of Focus" section..


As for me yes I do post my images and receive feedback, Its the only way you do improve by receiving critique on the samples you post..

This is the only forum/site where I post my images for critique, comment and general interest . And I agree its the best way to learn!

 

[Joe T]

I post images here too. Posted one yesterday as a matter of fact.

 

[..MD..]

i only post on 3 sites myself.. but mainly here .
as for printing when i take a shot that people on here think is good and i like ill start printing them .but thats a way off yet .
i like to have my pics seen by alot of people its the only way to improve i think..

 

[nilagin]

I post my photos on here but usually don't get any or many responses???????????. Keep trying though.

 

[RickMezza]

Yup I do post images here when I think I have something worth looking at (ie not very often :nuts: ). I'm not a member of any other photo forums so this is the only place.

 

[RobertP]

I only read 2 forums sites - and the other one is about woodworking!

There is a lot of photo sharing here now and comments can be spread thinly. I don't have anything to say about a lot of threads I view. Some I don't comment because it is another mono ,some because all I could say is 'good shot'. I do look at the new posts search and try to reply to a few with 0 replies so I feel like I'm 'doing my bit' for the site.

As to what bits of the site I use well I mostly use the 'new posts' link and when that is too huge go into sharing and look at a couple of sections there. I don't go to the 'out of focus' section other than from the new posts. I'm glad the OOF section is there though as it was putting me off the site when it was mixed in with the photo stuff.

And a web site for sharing and hosting forum posts is high on my todo list. enough rambling.....

 

[photostar_1]

I started off by using one of the camera magazine sites........that's how I found here........but gave up on that as it was so "cliquey". So, I only post here.

Have learned a lot in the time I've been here......taken the criticisms on the chin and been thrilled with any praise. Hardly ever print these days as I've become very critical of my own work...........and need a new printer Tried an on-line printing company but found the images a bit flat (though that may have been my fault; not sure).

 

[busterboy]

Have learned a lot in the time I've been here......taken the criticisms on the chin and been thrilled with any praise.

Thats the best advice you could give anyone, Learn it and stand by it..

When I first started posting pictures I was prepared to upload any half decent shot just to start a thread.. Very silly because they shoot you down very quickly, And quite right too..

I would like to think I have taken on-board critique that others have left me in the past and IMO only post very good shots now, Again this is only my opinion..
Feedback left on threads means a lot towards any photographer upping their game, No matter how good they think they are..:nuts:

 

[Jucklebutt]

I don't post many photos, as still having much to learn I don't feel that my shots are much to look at but getting the feedback is a great help, BUT I've learnt a fair bit just by looking (lurking? ) at other members shots and reading feedback on theirs.
Also, which I do find off putting as a newbie when posting an image, hence why I don't post many, is one person in particular will sometimes reply with a sarcastic comment rather than a constructive comment to help. I'd rather have no comments.

So I do tend to post the single odd comment of 'lovely shot' etc if a photo stands out or appeals to me, I'm not experienced enough to make criticisms and I make the odd post in here, so I guess I'm almost one of those lurkers, busterboy

*waffle over*

 

[busterboy]

hence why I don't post many, is one person in particular will sometimes reply with a sarcastic comment rather than a constructive comment to help. I'd rather have no comments.

That is why I see the moderators having a little more work on their hands in the near future as sarcastic comments should be removed immediatly, You can report the sarcastic post in question too Juckle..

Don't let this stop you posting mate, If we don't see your shots you don't get any praise at all..:bonk:

 

[Joe T]

Juckle, looking at other's shots and reading comments and critique is a great way to learn. It is important therefore that members comments are always constructive. The best comments imo, are those that say "well I like this aspect of the shot, but here's how you could improve it".

Posting your own shots will take you even further, but it is difficult as you say when you aren't all that confident with your shots. This comes with time in my opinion. Onwards and upwards!

 

[apodo]

I do not post that many shots and mainly use another site for that anyway. Though usually I will put them on here too and of those about half the time on here first.

But then I only read the odd-thread - and many of them are very odd! - based on whether the subject line takes my interest and how much time I have for reading. Can easily end up away from the forum for weeks at a time.

I would recommend to others that you do post your pictures though, as said you can learn so much from the experience and ideas of others.

And it is sometimes difficult to appreciate how something looks to someone else. With your own stuff it can be very easy to see and obsess on all the little flaws and things you do not like, which to a neutral observer are irrelevant. Seeing things through someone else like this is also pretty invaluable.

As for replying to others, I know what it is like feeling your are not skilled or knowledgeable enough to pass comment, but ignore that. If there is something you like or dislike about a photo then that is perfectly valid regardless of your ability or technical understanding.

Sites like these are a bit strange in that photos are mostly put on display for other photographers, but in the "real world" it is not like that. Most photography is taken to be seen by anyone, and your opinion is just as valid as anyone else's. That you are may be judging something purely aesthetically rather than technically can give you an insight of your own. Letting someone else see their work through you can be very helpful to them.

Michael.

 

[busterboy]

Sites like these are a bit strange in that photos are mostly put on display for other photographers, but in the "real world" it is not like that.

Hammer/Nail/Head Michael..

I can post a picture on these forums which looks only average to other photographers but when Joe Public comes to my house and see's the same shot in A3 print they are gobsmacked with the result..

The end result is pleasing Joe Public, Other Photographers are there to offer a helping hand in reaching these results.

Anyone can do it if you have the will to listen and learn..

 

[..MD..]

with alot of whats said above..
i comment on a few shots but i am always aware that my knowledge is very limited.. that said when i comment its always imho as thats what i think right or wrong .
ive seen a great improvement in my own work since being on here. i have a long way to go but with the help and comments from people on here. of all abilitys. im sure i will improve more keep posting people

 

[antonroland]

Would love to post more but when you have a 10-14 hr work day, come the weekend I have other things to do too, so I suppose I am one of those OOF Chatters then:shrug:

Promise to post some images before the end of this year!!:bonk:

 

[brummie]

I dont post nearly as much as i would like to and lurk more than anything.

Reasons:
I have job to do
I have kids to look after
I have housework to do

and this doesn't leave much time to get out and about unfortunately.

I do take photos but they are just daily snaps and nothing i really want to share with the net, just me and my family.
Constantly wishing for the days out so i can get some piccies posted

 

[busterboy]

I dont post nearly as much as i would like to and lurk more than anything.

Reasons:
I have job to do Hand your notice in tomorrow.
I have kids to look after Sell them on eBay.
I have housework to do Tell the wife to do it.

Job sorted..

 

[Cobra]

I only post pictures on this forum, Some I think are great but generally the feedback points me in the right direction and gets my feet back on the ground
Its the only way to learn, IMHO Oh and thanks everyone for all the constructive criticism's I have received!

 

[brummie]

Job sorted..

if only eh?

I'm the househusband if you like as my job is close and although i spend just a bit less time at work the misses has travelling etc to sort.
I work crap hours too

I want to get an au pair but non of them will work for "favours"

 

[Forbiddenbiker]

When I started here I was also posting on 3 other forums, my leanings soon fell towards TP however. Now and since then it’s the only forum I post images on.

I find knowing the photographers I little , both experienced and none, is all part of understand the responses fully.. I think I know when CT says nice shot...it’s a NICE shot...whay. And I know when he doesn't post, it’s possibly because he’s refraining from saying, 'for flips sake FB you can do better than that'. ...although some one else on the same thread may say, 'nice shot' .... I know it’s not the same thing.

Also I feel, part of the learning takes place when I criticise others work, which can be very difficult if you’re being honest and trying to be useful at the same time. I found this effort forces me to understand how to read/see what was good and bad in an image and because of that I was able to criticise other peoples work more acuratly.. That, in turn, helped improve my own work.

 

[busterboy]

I find knowing the photographers I little , both experienced and none, is all part of understand the responses fully.. I think I know when CT says nice shot...it’s a NICE shot...whay. And I know when he doesn't post, it’s possibly because he’s refraining from saying, 'for flips sake FB you can do better than that'.

That makes two of us then..

That, in turn, helped improve my own work.

Indeed as it does others too..

 

[Keltic Ice Man]

Well I post my stuff on here as well as my own site. I have learnt loads from this site from the gentle comments of Arkady and others and think its great

but...

Over the last 4 or 5 months I have noticed the postings from folks have gone up and the comments have gone down.

I try to spend a couple of hours a week going through the previous weeks postings looking for any posting with less than 3 replys and I try to make a reply. I still know very little about photography, but I know what I like and what works for me so I try to share that.

I would love to have more comments, thoughts, criticisms and have posted in the crit section, but find even in here the comments often aren't as critical as they once were.

I think perhaps more of us need to make comments in the photo sharing and especially Crit section than in the bar room.

I spend loads of time here and really do enjoy the site but think we need to change to survive else folks will leave.

(Ok thats my thoughts - maybe grumpy as I feel down and in pain but said with good intentions )

 

[busterboy]

I think perhaps more of us need to make comments in the photo sharing and especially Crit section than in the bar room.

Good point and one I should have mentioned in my opening post but never did..

Having said that this is primarily a photography site but does need somewhere for everyday topics to be posted, It just happens that the Out Of Focus forum (Bar Room) is proving very popular by a large percentage..

 

[Witch]

Re the comment earlier about one person tending to make sarastic responses in sharing.....I'm glad others have noticed this too. I've not been a victim yet but have noticed several newbies who have - it's incredibly hard as a newbie to this site to screw up your courage to post a pic in the first place - most however are happy to accept constructive criticism in the spirit in which it is meant, however there have been some comments recently which have been the wrong side of harsh IMO.

There is a subtle difference between "being direct" and "being downright rude and unpleasant" - hopefully if the person who I think may be being referred to reads this he will re-think the way he approaches critique a little.

And yes, I DO post on here, and try to make sure that for each picture I post I respond to at least two more.

 

[apodo]

I think perhaps more of us need to make comments in the photo sharing and especially Crit section than in the bar room.

I spend loads of time here and really do enjoy the site but think we need to change to survive else folks will leave.

To me that is what makes this site different to all the others and why it will survive. I see TPF more as a social site than a technical one and that is what helps it stand out from the rest. There are a lot of decent forums and sharing sites around if all you are interested in is discussing gear or shots.

Though that does not explain why someone as socially retarded as me has stuck around!

Michael.

 

[Forbiddenbiker]

Well I like the bar as well, it does give us a chance to talk rubbish. but I'm with you guys, far more work needs to be put in by some when it come to passing useful comment on others work.... (I certainly try to, although it ebs and flows etc)

There’s defiantly less comment than the old days, (Oh the good old days, ponder) but then we have far more forums and larger numbers to cover etc.

.. We talked last year about some sort of guide for critique didn't we? ...something to enable people, so they found it easier to comment?...

 

[CT]

Interesting thread!

The comments on posts has most definitely dropped off to what they were - in fact us staff bods have had a mutual kicking session and have resolved to set a good example by posting more comments, but it's down to all of us to keep up the quality and value of the responses. We're not the small intimate little place we used to be, and there's a lot of pics to respond to sometimes, but for the newbie poster any response is better than the demoralising sight of seeing umpteen views of their image and no comments.

Isn't it simply that we all enjoy sharing our pics with fellow togs which is the real pleasure in posting here? We know we'll get recognition when we post good stuff and some honest crit when we could have done better.

Keep posting peeps ...and keep responding -it's what makes this place unique.

 

[busterboy]

Interesting thread!



Keep posting peeps ...and keep responding -it's what makes this place unique.

I agree with that Cedric, I think this thread has done a little good and let its regulars know that it still is a very friendly photography forum, Its members base has surged in the last 6 months and I would think even admins have shaken their heads at the increase in members of late..

 

[CT]

Its members base has surged in the last 6 months and I would think even admins have shaken their heads at the increase in members of late..

Indeed Tim. We wanted to grow but it just illustrates the old adage.. "Be careful what you ask for...."

We just have to be careful now that we don't grow into a huge megalithic impersonal board like all the others.

 

[Marcel]

Ill ban everyone and close the internet before it becomes impersonal...lol

 

[CT]

Ill ban everyone and close the internet before it becomes impersonal...lol

Zig Heil!

 

[hypnotic]

The problem for me is that with so many members posting photos it can be very time consuming trying to leave comments on them all.

More often than not I have no comment worthwhile to add to the post. (good or bad)

 

[busterboy]

The problem for me is that with so many members posting photos it can be very time consuming trying to leave comments on them all.

I think that applies to all of us.. I work 70 hours a week and have the same problem but try to leave a little feedback where I can for what its worth..

More often than not I have no comment worthwhile to add to the post. (good or bad)

But if we all thought like that where would this forum be..:shrug:

Sorry mate, not having a dig just stating facts..

 

[Keltic Ice Man]

Got to agree with you Tim.

We all work hard (in one way or another) and this is our fun time.

But if we all left comments on the majority of the pics we look at - even if its just to say I don't like that and i might have done it this way... or I really like that but maybe try this or something, then the poster can learn.

Again not a dig at anyone just an observation

 

[hypnotic]

I am not saying that I don't leave comments .... Because I do.

With the forum getting bigger by the day it is almost impossible to try and keep up with all the posts being made.

 

[busterboy]

I can honestly say I have a dislike for black & white/mono pictures (although some look fantastic) so I tend to leave those threads for the people that do like these conversions who can give a much more honest judgment, Much like HDR, Again this is not a dig at anyone who likes these conversions its just that my contribution would be negative as I have no interest in these kind of conversions so best leave the comments to people that enjoy that type of picture..

 

[Keltic Ice Man]

With the forum getting bigger by the day it is almost impossible to try and keep up with all the posts being made.

Got to totally agree - with so many different sharing areas I have trouble keeping up. New posts can be 300 - 400 on a night.

I sometimes see a shot, don't have time to comment then loose it in the masses.

Allan

 

[h.r.ford]

I've taken the view of a few other people. I try to find the posts that noone has commented on. It seems there are a few people who always get tons of posts and then most that don't so I try if I can to spread the wealth. But as we get bigger it is harder to keep up. One of the downsides of being popular I guess.

 

[busterboy]

I am not saying that I don't leave comments .... Because I do.

With the forum getting bigger by the day it is almost impossible to try and keep up with all the posts being made.

Totally agree mate..