B & W a week for '08 - Posting Thread

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

03/10/2008 05:55:42 PM · #453

I try to give a balanced comment on all photos where I can and to date no scathing pm's lol.

Am falling behind a bit again as I wasn't well toward the end of last week and currently in the middle of some serious spring cleaning - will be back commenting soon.

e301

03/10/2008 05:57:40 PM · #454

There are some technical notes on this one!

SherwinJames

Nikon D200

Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D

03/10/2008 07:10:48 PM · #455

Originally posted by mad_brewer:

I was thinking a week in the near future (not the current one). Also, the only reason I suggested critical only, was so that we all would receive critical comments that week, and no one would feel singled out. But I am open to alternatives (or not doing this at all if folks aren't into it).

Ken

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

03/10/2008 08:44:21 PM · #456

Originally posted by SherwinJames:

Originally posted by mad_brewer:
I like the idea of critical feedback for a week. Are you suggesting something along the lines of whatever everybody posts for Week XX? Or what gets posted this week? Or the comments left this week?

However, I still don't see an issue with any praise either, if it's warranted.

I was thinking a week in the near future (not the current one). Also, the only reason I suggested critical only, was so that we all would receive critical comments that week, and no one would feel singled out. But I am open to alternatives (or not doing this at all if folks aren't into it).

Just a suggestion... pick the week starting Thursday. I believe it's Week 11 - somebody correct me if I'm wrong. Any picture labeled "week 11" is subject to these critical comments. If somebody doesn't want the critical comments they can double post a different week or skip it. Since we're all on a different posting schedule this would make it clear. I think.

Message edited by author 2008-03-10 20:44:48.

SherwinJames

Nikon D200

Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D

03/10/2008 10:46:00 PM · #457

Originally posted by mad_brewer:

Originally posted by SherwinJames:

Originally posted by mad_brewer:
I like the idea of critical feedback for a week. Are you suggesting something along the lines of whatever everybody posts for Week XX? Or what gets posted this week? Or the comments left this week?

However, I still don't see an issue with any praise either, if it's warranted.

I was thinking a week in the near future (not the current one). Also, the only reason I suggested critical only, was so that we all would receive critical comments that week, and no one would feel singled out. But I am open to alternatives (or not doing this at all if folks aren't into it).

Just a suggestion... pick the week starting Thursday. I believe it's Week 11 - somebody correct me if I'm wrong. Any picture labeled "week 11" is subject to these critical comments. If somebody doesn't want the critical comments they can double post a different week or skip it. Since we're all on a different posting schedule this would make it clear. I think.

This is Bud's (

aguapreta) forum, so he can make the call on whether to proceed with this or not, and when. Either way is ok with me.

Bud

Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

03/11/2008 02:14:00 AM · #458

Sherwin,

Thanks for deferring to me. Really, I am glad to go along with what every is helping everyone improve their images and specifically B&W, in this case.

So, from me, it is a thumb's up.

One catch is that I know some people that post here will not read this and so will be unaware of what is happening. I am not sure what the best way is to deal with that. Ideas?

tnun

Ricoh GR III

Pentax DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL [IF] WR DC

03/11/2008 02:42:09 AM · #459

Don't mind critical comments at all. I'm not sure how far I trust my own critical acumen, but I do think if I can make a helpful suggestion I will. If my initial reaction is not to like something, or to feel that it does not appeal in any way, I don't feel I have much to offer. Willing to abide by group decision though.

Also having trouble keeping up with commenting. Used to be on page 3, now I'm on page 4! In order to feel better I would like to know the awesome number of people posting in this challenge.

salmiakki

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Sony Sonnar T* 35mm F2.8 ZA

03/11/2008 02:52:38 AM · #460

Week 10

I have tried to comment on at least 1 image from everyone posting here. Sorry if I've missed anybody. Will have another go tonight when I get back from work.

Bud

Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

03/11/2008 01:49:26 PM · #461

I changed my image for week 10. Hopefully this will get a few more views and comments, give me the critical comments please:)

10 - Antonio

Message edited by author 2008-03-12 13:36:41.

03/11/2008 02:05:07 PM · #462

I love the idea of a critical commenting week, actually I would like to encourage anyone and everyone to be as critical as you want on anything I post. I am terrible about making critical comments myself because it is so much easier to just say "wow I like this and that....) rather than "wow I really don't like this and that". I would also like to say that my entries have really gotten some great comments and a big thanks to everyone who has left them. Please also accept my apologies for not commenting as much as I would like.

So..from now on any photo of mine please consider it a week 11 critical comment photo :)

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

03/11/2008 03:11:24 PM · #463

Week 10: Peaceful Situation

undieyatch

Olympus E-10

03/11/2008 03:53:54 PM · #464

hajeka

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS USM

03/11/2008 07:34:09 PM · #465

Originally posted by aguapreta:

One catch is that I know some people that post here will not read this and so will be unaware of what is happening.

Hey, that could be me. Not sure about only critical. In my opinion every photo has something good and bad in it. Think it's good to mention both. There's no such thing as pure B&W (or "good or bad"), there's always (ok, most of the time) a lot of gray in it. But I admit, you'll learn a lot more from the critical notes.

trevytrev

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

03/12/2008 12:14:14 AM · #466

Week 10

I'll catch up on comments tomorrow night, I'm off on thursdays:)

Germaine

Canon EOS-7D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/4.0L IS USM Lens

03/12/2008 09:30:54 AM · #467

CapeSail

Nikon D80

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX

03/12/2008 10:21:02 AM · #468

Week 7 (10)

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G ED

03/12/2008 11:15:19 AM · #469

Originally posted by hajeka:

Not sure about only critical. In my opinion every photo has something good and bad in it. Think it's good to mention both. There's no such thing as pure B&W (or "good or bad"), there's always (ok, most of the time) a lot of gray in it. But I admit, you'll learn a lot more from the critical notes.

I totally agree with this and I plan on mentioning the good along with the bad with no reservations...I think the idea is to not just say "I love this and that about the shot" and leave it at that. Continue on with the critique and include some things that you don't like. In my own critiques that aspect is lacking I'm afraid. I find myself only mentioning what I like about the photo.

ivale28

Nikon D40

03/12/2008 11:56:45 AM · #470

Awesome side challenge - just renewed my membership this month - is there any way I could pop in on this one? 10 weeks late but could definitely catch up with comments & some photos. After a long, cold winter, looking for inspiration to pick up my camera again.

Mephisto

Nikon Coolpix A

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH

03/12/2008 02:48:55 PM · #471

since abandoned places became one of my favorite subjects lately i opened a new gallery inside my portfolio.
check it out :)

Sonifo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

03/12/2008 03:43:35 PM · #472

Week #8

777STAN

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

03/12/2008 05:01:36 PM · #473

Week #8:

More of my favorite subject, The Classic Lady! :)

Here's the Original of this week's Black & White! :)

BTY,...If anyone would care to go back to page #18, I re-did Week #7 because I thought I could do better. Thanks for looking! :)

Message edited by author 2008-03-14 13:37:07.