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09/12/2014 09:34:44 PM · #1 |
Originally posted by backdoorhippie:
That moment when you click on the "Give Me An Image..." button and what you get is something you cannot find anything to say about, even after staring at it on and off for a couple hours? Yep.
I didn't want to bail on it, so I said what little I could and asked for a little more input (all it lists is EXIF and a title in Abstract Macro), and let the person know that if they could at least nudge me towards what it is and/or what they were trying to say then I'd be happy to amend the critique. I'm somewhat embarrassed because I can usually find something to say even about some of the blurred messes that get posted here, but this one? Eh.
My apologies to the group. I've gotten some pretty good feedback up until now. |
This is what makes an excellent critiquer! Jake did indeed get in touch with the maker. Yeah it happened to be me as I wanted to see what happened to an image when the critique box was checked these days.
Abstract is a difficult category to critique in the first place and my image was very, very abstract, ending up with a low score.
We established a dialog on the subject - I won't quote Jake's end - my response to his query is below.
What is important is that we both learned from the experience. Not a bad result.
Jake, it is very thoughtful of you to send this PM and discuss your critique of 'Study in Red.'
DPC and I have a running (but one-sided) battle over the definition of 'abstract.' Here's the definition I go with:
ab·stract art
noun: art that does not attempt to represent external, recognizable reality but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors, and textures.
Now, I love abstract art and have studied it in many museums and galleries. I've even tried both in painting and photography to create such art and spent a long time in attempting representational art to try to gain the insight to attempt it.
With all this for prologue, I'll try to explore "Study in Red" a bit with you.
First I used that 65mm lens that is so macro the composition I selected probably measured no more than 1/2 inch, total. This took it out of any possible context. Then the predominant red colors created a pattern that led to a divide. What's in that divide? The viewer can decide. There were several focal points: the yellow to rest on, and the white to focus on. What these focal points mean is up to the viewer. can the viewer sink into the image and find meaning or adventure or some other thought provoking form?
Did it make the viewer think? If it did, then the abstract was a success. If not, well, there's always next time.
I'll close this overly long message with a story: A friend of mine, who is as traditional as they come, was discussing an abstract painting by some well-known artist. She was vocal in her displeasure, saying that painting, which she had gone on about for quite a while, "made me see red!" To me, it was "mission accomplished" because it made my friend think, whether she liked it or not.
Jake, I am delighted you have taken on the Critique Club. Your insight has been refreshing and rewarding to our community. Keep up the good work.
Alice
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09/12/2014 06:50:05 AM · #2 |
That moment when you click on the "Give Me An Image..." button and what you get is something you cannot find anything to say about, even after staring at it on and off for a couple hours? Yep.
I didn't want to bail on it, so I said what little I could and asked for a little more input (all it lists is EXIF and a title in Abstract Macro), and let the person know that if they could at least nudge me towards what it is and/or what they were trying to say then I'd be happy to amend the critique. I'm somewhat embarrassed because I can usually find something to say even about some of the blurred messes that get posted here, but this one? Eh.
My apologies to the group. I've gotten some pretty good feedback up until now.
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03/30/2013 12:38:51 AM · #3 |
| i glanced at the thread title and thought it said "Culture Clube Resurrection Thread". I was looking forward to seeing boy george. |
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03/30/2013 12:20:39 AM · #4 |
| I checked my image for critique. I have not received any...should I assume that my image will not be receiving the critique? I'm sorry if I'm posting in the wrong place. I'm just wondering. Thanks |
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03/16/2013 08:47:10 AM · #5 |
| Yeah, I should get back to critiquing esp as my trees are iced up for another week..*sigh* |
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03/15/2013 03:40:20 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by gcoulson:
Yes, definitely used the button for Critique Club. |
I did. Thanks  Sfalice I shall send  Manic a we intro
Message edited by author 2013-03-15 15:43:30.
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03/15/2013 10:46:04 AM · #7 |
Yes, definitely used the button for Critique Club. |
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03/15/2013 10:12:05 AM · #8 |
Did you use the correct button on the contact us page? The last option is specifically for the critique club
//www.dpchallenge.com/help_contact.php
Message edited by author 2013-03-15 10:12:12. |
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03/15/2013 09:47:53 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by gcoulson:
I emailed Site Council about joining the critique Club. Never ever received a reply. |
Nag Manic. He used to be in charge and maybe still is.
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03/15/2013 08:04:19 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by mike_311:
Originally posted by smardaz:
With the end of voting of the f/s and art challenges there are 17 images waiting for a critique |
funny you had the same idea. i went through and cleared out the queue this morning and i was going to resurrect this thread to get others to start contributing. |
nice work! there was like 27 there a little while ago |
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03/15/2013 08:01:04 AM · #11 |
| I emailed Site Council about joining the critique Club. Never ever received a reply. |
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03/15/2013 07:26:21 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by smardaz:
With the end of voting of the f/s and art challenges there are 17 images waiting for a critique |
funny you had the same idea. i went through and cleared out the queue this morning and i was going to resurrect this thread to get others to start contributing. |
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03/15/2013 07:18:13 AM · #13 |
Is there someone I should talk to about progress/status of my application?
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03/08/2013 12:21:36 AM · #14 |
| With the end of voting of the f/s and art challenges there are 17 images waiting for a critique |
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02/22/2013 08:08:45 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by mike_311:
Originally posted by smardaz:
Originally posted by mike_311:
does one need to join or can any member view and comment? |
DO IT! :) |
done. |
+1 |
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02/22/2013 07:39:24 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by SaraR:
'Success! The current queue is empty due to the hard work of Critique Club members like yourself!
Try back soon!
If you're up for it, you can take a stab at one of the ~64,779 older requests that were never fulfilled.' |
I had a FS 12/09 From last year up for Critique but had no reply |
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02/22/2013 05:33:05 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by smardaz:
Originally posted by SaraR:
'Success! The current queue is empty due to the hard work of Critique Club members like yourself!
Try back soon!
If you're up for it, you can take a stab at one of the ~64,779 older requests that were never fulfilled.' |
THAT would be a true "comment bomb"! |
Yes, it would reach the "kilo-post" range ... |
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02/22/2013 04:51:04 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by SaraR:
'Success! The current queue is empty due to the hard work of Critique Club members like yourself!
Try back soon!
If you're up for it, you can take a stab at one of the ~64,779 older requests that were never fulfilled.' |
THAT would be a true "comment bomb"! |
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02/22/2013 11:33:06 AM · #19 |
'Success! The current queue is empty due to the hard work of Critique Club members like yourself!
Try back soon!
If you're up for it, you can take a stab at one of the ~64,779 older requests that were never fulfilled.'
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02/22/2013 11:22:57 AM · #20 |
Originally posted by smardaz:
Originally posted by mike_311:
does one need to join or can any member view and comment? |
DO IT! :) |
done. |
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02/22/2013 11:04:21 AM · #21 |
| Manic I believe. At least he's been the main contact person since I joined the CC some years ago |
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02/22/2013 10:55:41 AM · #22 |
| Who is running the Critique Club? It used to be HBunch, but she hasn't been very active in some time... |
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02/21/2013 11:55:53 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by mike_311:
does one need to join or can any member view and comment? |
DO IT! :) |
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02/21/2013 09:45:45 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by mike_311:
does one need to join or can any member view and comment? |
Contact Us has a Critique Club link: you need to get registered with them, and then images are assigned to you at random for critique when you click on CC. |
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02/21/2013 09:30:11 PM · #25 |
| does one need to join or can any member view and comment? |
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