Feedback for Constructive Criticism List
For my photography club, composing a top 10 list of constructive critical comments. Any suggestions?
- No clear subject.
- Not close enough to subject.
- Too close to subject – no context.
- Flat – no depth or separation of subject from background.
- Cluttered or visually busy in distracting way – subject gets lost.
- Bad light (depending on effect you are going for). a. Too much contrast b. Blown highlights c. Blocked up shadows d. Flat light with little contrast
- Color clash or colors that compete for attention
- Weak composition
- Everyday perspective – try a different angle.
- Gimmicky filter effect.
tania 11. Slanting horizon
Bridget Braun I'm so guilty of this, I always have to fix my horizons in post. Drives me nuts.
tigg I try and follow the 'spirit level' in the viewfinder, but even than I go up on the right. Frustrating.
Grace I know right? it always seems off. I always seem to have to fix this in post too
agnieszka bladzik no matter how much I try I always need some fix, maybe 1/100 is ok ;)
Kazzi it's kind of comforting that so many people have same problems ;)
jewels 12. Distracting element (not busy, but one element out of place and visually distracting). These usually happen in the corners ;-) (I should know, I've made that mistake countless times)
Bridget Braun Great one.
anjin I think this is not adequate for street photo ...Imho
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13. White balance blow-out, so much light not a clear focal point... Hope this helps!! :)
~Jordan
Michael Gatton Excellent points.
jazzie 14. Good point I think. But I saw this effect so many times here and wondered if some people like this effect and do it on purpose - maybe I missed a trend?! In my eyes it's in most cases a postprocess mistake and ugly...
Michael Gatton I plead guilty on a lot of my pics. I often don't see the problem until the next day and realize I should have dialed it back a bit.
NatZ Just found this! I would have loved to see it earlier.
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Michael Gatton PS - This list comes from looking critically at my own work - I've made all of these mistakes many times...