Picture Posting

[latelearner]

Why does the majority of people that post pictures of their work always apologize for the picture? People like me ( strictly hobbyist ) have no problems viewing and offering kind words for a good looking pen. Granted, constructive criticism is helpful when it pertains to the pen, but there are many individuals on here that will have a cow if the picture isn't perfect. Not everybody is destined to be a world class photographer, and I would bet there are many fine looking pens being made and not being photographed for fear of public scrutiny. For the "professionals" on here, it's fine if you want to nitpick another "pro", but let the average person have there moment in the spotlight. I, for one, am guilty of apologizing, but no longer will this be the case. Should you look at my posts and pics and offer criticism of my pen, that is fine, but if you don't like the photograph, all I can tell you is tough.

 

[Drstrangefart]

I try to not criticize workmanship on pens either. Most of them just don't need any criticizm, and the few that do usually get it from someone that knows how to say it the right way.

 

[alphageek]

If I had to guess, the reason for it is that people really want to show off their pens and apologize because they can't get the full beauty of the pen in the picture. Thats a REALLY tough thing to do though, so people shouldn't feel bad that their pictures aren't "pro perfect". There is so few here that can make pictures show the pens to their fullest.

 

[jttheclockman]

I understand what you are saying and there are many that use those exact words. But in the same token there are times when I will offer a suggestion weather it is in the photo or the pen shown itself. I am not a professional photographer and nor do I want to be one but I will say this if it were not for people offering suggestions on how to focus a picture more or how not to pose a pen or what background to use or not use I would not have made any strides at all. I went so far as bought a photo book for dummies I think it was called and that was too hard for me to understand. The same is with casting or with turning a pen. It is nice to always come here and to accept the pats on the backs but I think we all would want to step up our game abit and that is where helpful critism is and should be welcomed.

Its just a bunch of words on a screen and if you choose to accept them or not is your rite.

I am one for offering photo tips so I won't stop only because I feel I need to pay back the help I recieved here from many others.

 

[Drstrangefart]

I understand what you are saying and there are many that use those exact words. But in the same token there are times when I will offer a suggestion weather it is in the photo or the pen shown itself. I am not a professional photographer and nor do I want to be one but I will say this if it were not for people offering suggestions on how to focus a picture more or how not to pose a pen or what background to use or not use I would not have made any strides at all. I went so far as bought a photo book for dummies I think it was called and that was too hard for me to understand. The same is with casting or with turning a pen. It is nice to always come here and to accept the pats on the backs but I think we all would want to step up our game abit and that is where helpful critism is and should be welcomed.

Its just a bunch of words on a screen and if you choose to accept them or not is your rite.

I am one for offering photo tips so I won't stop only because I feel I need to pay back the help I recieved here from many others.

There is a difference that lies in delivery between helping, offering friendly tips, and just tearing something apart. Thinks dont get absolutely torn apart very often from what I've seen but it does happen.

 

[jttheclockman]

I understand what you are saying and there are many that use those exact words. But in the same token there are times when I will offer a suggestion weather it is in the photo or the pen shown itself. I am not a professional photographer and nor do I want to be one but I will say this if it were not for people offering suggestions on how to focus a picture more or how not to pose a pen or what background to use or not use I would not have made any strides at all. I went so far as bought a photo book for dummies I think it was called and that was too hard for me to understand. The same is with casting or with turning a pen. It is nice to always come here and to accept the pats on the backs but I think we all would want to step up our game abit and that is where helpful critism is and should be welcomed.

Its just a bunch of words on a screen and if you choose to accept them or not is your rite.

I am one for offering photo tips so I won't stop only because I feel I need to pay back the help I recieved here from many others.

There is a difference that lies in delivery between helping, offering friendly tips, and just tearing something apart. Thinks dont get absolutely torn apart very often from what I've seen but it does happen.

I hope you don't think I was tearing your latest photo apart. You shown a pen with a beautiful knot. If it was not for the zoom function on my keyboard I could not see it. You have to remember there are older people here that don't see too well ( no not me, its the other guy) I only offered a simple suggestion to either use macro on the camera or software to enhance your work. We all want to be able to see what people show. If someone posts a photo of a pen way out of focus, why bother.

I can't answer for people who do not want to show their work for one reason or other but as the poster said dont be afraid and just post.

 

[Drstrangefart]

I understand what you are saying and there are many that use those exact words. But in the same token there are times when I will offer a suggestion weather it is in the photo or the pen shown itself. I am not a professional photographer and nor do I want to be one but I will say this if it were not for people offering suggestions on how to focus a picture more or how not to pose a pen or what background to use or not use I would not have made any strides at all. I went so far as bought a photo book for dummies I think it was called and that was too hard for me to understand. The same is with casting or with turning a pen. It is nice to always come here and to accept the pats on the backs but I think we all would want to step up our game abit and that is where helpful critism is and should be welcomed.

Its just a bunch of words on a screen and if you choose to accept them or not is your rite.

I am one for offering photo tips so I won't stop only because I feel I need to pay back the help I recieved here from many others.

There is a difference that lies in delivery between helping, offering friendly tips, and just tearing something apart. Thinks dont get absolutely torn apart very often from what I've seen but it does happen.

I hope you don't think I was tearing your latest photo apart. You shown a pen with a beautiful knot. If it was not for the zoom function on my keyboard I could not see it. You have to remember there are older people here that don't see too well ( no not me, its the other guy) I only offered a simple suggestion to either use macro on the camera or software to enhance your work. We all want to be able to see what people show. If someone posts a photo of a pen way out of focus, why bother.

I can't answer for people who do not want to show their work for one reason or other but as the poster said dont be afraid and just post.

In no way did I think you were tearing my photo a new one. In fact I was trying to say that most of the advice and pointers here have been a positive thing! It's very rare that I've seen a photo or pen just get ripped apart.

 

[Andrew Arndts]

well I know my pictures are crap, maybe a 1mp camera on my phone... though not bad for 2 years

 

[Penultimate]

I apologize for my photos because they don't show enough detail for anyone to provide constructive criticism. I hope to improve my photo skills so that I can receive some good pointers from you guys. My last photo was better than the previous but still didn't show enough detail.

 

[ctubbs]

I am most likely the offender on photo hints. To begin, no photo is ever perfect. Even Ansel Adams' work could stand improvement as great as his work was. I only offer suggestions where asked by suggestion or flat out asking. If I have offended anyone, I offer apology here and now. It was unintentional but I will not stop making helpful suggestions when invited. I have received very much help in the few months I have been a member here. I believe that I have the responsibility to offer any help I am capable of when asked and will continue to do so until told to just shut up and listen. My wife has the tendency to express that offer from time to time, so it will not come as a surprise. I ask and receive help a lot on this forum and am very thankful for all the advice I have received. When I find an item displayed that I feels could use some help, unless it is specifically requested, I do not comment. If I had posted my most wonderful pen that I just knew was perfect and did not ask for advice and it was destroyed, yes my feelings would have been hurt. But when I open it up with a comment like, 'Take it apart' or 'all comments welcome' I expect to have complete honesty, as painful as that can be. This got much too long, so I once again apologize for the over long response.
Charels

 

[Drstrangefart]

I am most likely the offender on photo hints. To begin, no photo is ever perfect. Even Ansel Adams' work could stand improvement as great as his work was. I only offer suggestions where asked by suggestion or flat out asking. If I have offended anyone, I offer apology here and now. It was unintentional but I will not stop making helpful suggestions when invited. I have received very much help in the few months I have been a member here. I believe that I have the responsibility to offer any help I am capable of when asked and will continue to do so until told to just shut up and listen. My wife has the tendency to express that offer from time to time, so it will not come as a surprise. I ask and receive help a lot on this forum and am very thankful for all the advice I have received. When I find an item displayed that I feels could use some help, unless it is specifically requested, I do not comment. If I had posted my most wonderful pen that I just knew was perfect and did not ask for advice and it was destroyed, yes my feelings would have been hurt. But when I open it up with a comment like, 'Take it apart' or 'all comments welcome' I expect to have complete honesty, as painful as that can be. This got much too long, so I once again apologize for the over long response.
Charels

I have yet to find any of your suggestions offensive. Like I posted earlier, it's in the delivery. The same advice can either sound positive and helpful or just downright abrasive, with just a few words difference.