Hello from Oklahoma

Joined: 12 Sep 2006 Posts: 23 Location: Owasso, Oklahoma

I am a beginner photographer. I use the term photographer loosely. I take a lot of photographs. I have been viewing the amazing photographs on this site for several months now and have become inspired to improve my skills. I plan to start posting a few of my photos in hopes of some constructive criticism.

I have a question concerning how far Photoshop should be used on photographs posted here. I take my best shot and then fix what I can with Photoshop. Should I post the original with just a few basics done to the picture or should I post my final result?

Thanks for any comments.

Joined: 13 Jan 2007 Posts: 245 Location: Maryland

Hi rebeene! Welcome to the forums.

I usually take the view to submit images that are of the best of my ability. Then let the folks tear em up!

Do what you think needs to be done to the image to make it the best you can, then post it.

I see lots of images on here that are really nice, but simple things like a levels or color adjustment aren't done. And what do the comments consist of?
'.... adjust color'
'...needs levels corrected'
'...I agree fix levels and you've got a winner!'
'...would like to see color tweaked, facial blemishes corrected, oh and clone out debris in background.'
etc, etc.

Looking forward to your submissions.

Jacque

Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:00 am

rbeene welcome!

You'll getta lot out of the site.. dont worry too much about posting photos, feel free to put up your faves or the ones you might like to improve -everyone's comment are constructive and full of great tips & advise.. a great way to learn.

all the best,

Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:33 pm

Welcome from me too!!... Agree with the comments above, but do jump in and get the feet wet!!

Joined: 12 Sep 2006 Posts: 23 Location: Owasso, Oklahoma

Thanks for the welcome.
I have a question of when to post in the Photo Critiques area and when to post in other areas. I notice C&C requests in all the forums.

I am a beginner so I want any comments and criticism that anyone cares to make. Should I use the Photo Critiques forum for my primary area?

Thanks again, I really am enjoying this site and feel I am learning a lot.

Ron

Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 58 Location: Clearwater, FL

Ron,

I also wish to welcome you to the forum. Please feel free to post your photos and to make comments to other posts.

Looking forward to seeing your work

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 3:13 am

Ron, I'm a little confused about that myself? I mostly just keep an eye on & post my photos in the specific forums that interest me most i.e Macro & Nature/Wildlife?

I'm a relative newbie so I'm not 100% sure on that one?

Glad you're enjoying the site.