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Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

12/30/2005 05:02:27 PM · #1

I'm in the final stages of creating a new portfolio site, and wanted to ask for any comments.

The 'refer-a-friend' and 'subscribe to updates' links do not work at this time.

I've tried to keep the images big in dimensions, but below 150kb each - sorry to all dial-up users.

Any feedback is welcome. Thanks!

//www.samchadwickphoto.com

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

12/30/2005 05:07:55 PM · #2

Very nice. Its well organized but runs a bit slow on my DSL connection. Even with the advance arrow. Looks great though, worth the wait.

polkop

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

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

12/30/2005 05:29:32 PM · #3

Nice site runs well on my dsl:)

wavelength

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

12/30/2005 05:32:54 PM · #4

Very nice site, and wonderful photography.

I'm at work though, and it still chunked out a little in the galleries, but not too bad, I imaginge that it's more a function of the Java loading through the browser, and the PC viewing the slidshow. It's possible anyways.

Serdar_Sari

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

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

12/30/2005 05:46:52 PM · #5

After visiting your site,
1. Your entrance title (I mean your name) graphics a bit small. And your e-mail graphics doesn't have a link, that would be handy.
2. After entrance we see a half empty page, I would recommend start with a full page, for example first page of your portfolio. Maybe your animation or something doesn't work with my Zonealarm firewall. But you may know that most users are now travelling in the net with their firewalls. (It didn't work again after shutting off my firewall)
3. Some links don't work in my IE6 and Opera 8,51. Maybe you will fill that links afterwards. I think a half completed site makes users upset and they will not come back.
4. You must design a website that visitors must think "I had better bookmark this site, I may come back again"

Message edited by author 2005-12-30 17:53:02.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/01/2006 08:32:36 AM · #6

Thank you for your comments.
More finishing touches to go then...

Anyone else have a moment to comment, to bring in the New Year!!

mandyturner

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

01/01/2006 08:58:45 AM · #7

You have some great photographs on there. I would have picked out something with a litte more pop than a chain link fence for the home page, just my 2 cents.

Nuno

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

01/01/2006 09:03:24 AM · #8

Excellent layout. Very stilized and effective. My congratulations.

I wish I had the knowledge to do a site like yours.

Baron152

Canon EOS-40D

01/01/2006 11:23:58 AM · #9

I just looked and you have some great photos there. The overall layout is nice and it ran great on my cable hookup.

Good work.

The biggest problem I had was when I went to your gallery and the slideshow started, the photos moved on to the next too quickly. I looked at each one and then when the caption dropped down I could only get through about half the caption before it jumped to the next.

I always found a good rule is that the text should be up long enough for you to read it twice at a normal pace. This way if something is mentioned in the caption or brought out for the reader to see they can still catch it without having to stop the show or cycle through again.

Just my 2 cents

Sigma 15-30mm f/3.5-4.5 EX Aspherical DG DF for Minolta

01/01/2006 11:42:56 AM · #10

Great. Thank you.

Baron152 - I shall slow down the slideshow. It's currently at 2 seconds. It's funny, when you've seen all the captions before, you can read them really quickly. Thank you.

mandyturner - do you have any examples of websites where the first splash page has a more 'pop' image to see what you mean?

MrEd

Sony DSLR-A100

01/01/2006 11:48:37 AM · #11

Originally posted by mandyturner:

You have some great photographs on there. I would have picked out something with a litte more pop than a chain link fence for the home page, just my 2 cents.

I agree. Since your in NYC....how about a Manhattan skyline (just an idea).
E-mail link isn't working on the main page.
Contrary to Baron, the photos didn't change to quickly for me. But, the caption only drops when you put your cursor over the picture.
On the New York Photo Courses page........under 'cost', it says to submit the form below. I don't see the form.

Other than those minor and easily (I imagine) fixable things. I love it.

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

01/01/2006 03:56:02 PM · #12

Mandy, I've changed the welcome image. What do you think? Is that better?
//www.samchadwickphoto.com

kdkaboom

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

01/01/2006 03:59:13 PM · #13

What beautiful photography...!! Really, gorgeous.

CalamitysMaster00

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

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

01/01/2006 04:14:12 PM · #14

There are some amazing shots in your collection. I love the mohawk skater and the tree amidst all the water. Great captures and good luck with your work. :)

MARCUSPARHAM

01/02/2006 01:37:27 PM · #15

Love your work. I am thinking seriously about taking your New York Photo Course. I have to check my calendar and see if I can do something in the spring.

digitalpins

Canon EOS-60D

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

01/02/2006 01:40:40 PM · #16

really cool site

MrEd

Sony DSLR-A100

Sigma 15-30mm f/3.5-4.5 EX Aspherical DG DF for Minolta

01/02/2006 01:45:13 PM · #17

Correct me if I'm wrong. But, that photo on the main page was taken from the NJ side? Don't see many of those. Everyone usually wants to get a bridge in there somewhere.

01/02/2006 01:51:18 PM · #18

That's right. I took it from the top of the hill by Port Imperial roughly in line with 42nd to 46th streets.
Inspired by a photo by pawdrix.
//www.dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMAGE_ID=232446

Message edited by author 2006-01-02 13:55:46.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

01/08/2006 10:52:52 AM · #19

Changed the speed to slow down slideshow further.
Is that better?

BobsterLobster

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

01/08/2006 11:48:25 AM · #20

Very nice photos! A lot of your photos use centered compositions which I normally don't like but they work well in your portfolio.
What I don't like about your flash portfolio is that new photos aren't loaded once the present photo has loaded. There are many other flash galleries that background load the rest of the photos.

saintaugust

Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i

01/08/2006 01:23:20 PM · #21

awesome site, great photos.

something to be proud of.