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Discussion Board -> Desktop Wallpaper, Art, etc. -> How to get helpful feedback
1) Composition : Why do you think your choice and arrangement of subjects is good? Read about the "Rules of Composition". Look them up. You will not regret this, since it makes you sound a lot smarter than you feel (at least I do.).
2) Lighting : Why do you think your choice of lighting is good?
3) Exposure : Why do you feel that this was the best exposure setting that you could choose to create your image? Different exposure settings affect the way different items at different ranges in your image are focused. Since exposure is composed of shutter speed, aperture setting, "film speed", and any filters that were used, each of these things affect your resulting image. Expound...
4) Your choice of black and white or color affects your image. Why did you choose the one you did?
5) Finally post-production : Did you use an editing software package to change anything after you downloaded the photo to your computer? If so how did you alter the image? Did you put a frame around it? Did you change the contrast? Did you crop it? Don't be afraid to admit to this. We all do it. It's part of the process.
Thank you Quiet for suggesting this thread. It's an excellent idea, and i think it will help some of our people who are grasping for answers.
1. When you post your image, YOU put what you think you did right and wrong (technically) with the image. It immediately breaks the ice on the topic and will allow others to speak to your comments, which is less confrontational. Plus, it increases your credibility that you are looking for constructive feedback.
NOTE: This is probably the quickest way to open the door to feedback. I've seen a few artists who do it and was really surprised at what it yielded them for comments.
2. Take your time getting to know the other members (view their work, dialog with them) and pick a few with which you can exchange feedback on your images. Asking the masses to comment will only yield you less targeted (and likely less helpful) responses. Getting to know the person who is offering feedback will also reduce the chances of misunderstandings.
3. Monitor Caedes discussion boards for other users who are also asking for feedback. Ask them whether they'd like to exchange feedback on an image (or images). Chances are they will, but it's always nice to check first. :-)
Anyone else have any suggestions?