| 1. Photographs |
- The mission of this site is for its members to learn more
about the world in all its aspects and also to learn and grow
as photographers. To this end please ensure that all your posts
can teach other members about some aspect of the world and/or
about some aspect of photography. If you cannot articulate how
the photo helps others to learn in this way, then it probably
does not belong on this site. To help with this, we provide a
space for a note (see ‘Descriptive Notes’ below) and spaces to
enter the technical data.
- Certain types of photos are generally not permitted
on the Site. Details to be seen in the Terms
of Service.
- Members may post one photo per 24 hour period.
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| 2. Critiques |
- Most people join the Site to try to improve their photographic
skills. To that end, this site maintains a critique system.
You may critique other members' photos, and other members
may critique your photos. The critiques are considered
to be the most useful aspect of this site. New members
are strongly encouraged to actively participate in the
critiquing process.
- Critiques are to be used for any critical or praiseworthy
comments about the critiqued photo. Very general critiques
i.e. Awesome, Incredible, I love it! or similar comments
are not particularly helpful, and therefore, are discouraged.
Instead, critiques should include specific reasons as
to why a photo is either good or needs improvement.
- Members are encouraged to give constructive criticism
and feedback for how photos can be improved.
- You may write 20 critiques a day (free account) or as many as you like (premium account).
- While there is no requirement that you do so, members
are encouraged to provide roughly as many critiques as
they receive. One way of accomplishing this is to look
at the posts of those members who have provided feedback
to you and consider returning the favor.
- As a general proposition, you will find that the more
you comment on others' works, the more feedback you will
get on your own work.
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| 3. Descriptive Notes |
- Descriptive notes must be included with all photographs.
Notes help provide other members with information about your
shot and help them to tailor their critiques to your specific
needs. Shots without notes are not allowed.
- Notes may be written in any language.
- The note may include the following types of information:
- A description of the subject of the photo and how you
think the photo helps other members learn about the world;
- Technical aspects relating to the taking of the shot
and any post-processing you might have done;
- The conditions under which the shot was taken;
- Your goal when you took the shot;
- Any request for particular feedback that you’d
like to have.
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| 4. Workshops |
- Workshops are a great way to see how another member
might improve your photo.
- Doing workshops on other members' photos is a great
way to practice your post-processing skills and is generally
appreciated by other members.
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