Wow... this might be a toughie??
And enough for me to drop out
Why?
If it's this specific theme, use a Joker and move on.
Cheers.
Opppps@Dark Knight , am missing a cpl of ticks on the spreadsheet when you have a minute, loud and skill (skill maybe classed as an archive image ) , cheers m8y
I'm guilty too mate... time is more restrictive than ever this year for me, I'm trying to comment on all that comment on mine, and to catch up on one or two others each day, but failing miserablyI have to admit that my motivation for this challenge is pretty low at the moment. At the last count there were still 30 odd people in this and yet the level of feedback in my view has dropped to an all time low . I received 3 comments for my last shot and I know other people have had similar responses. I'm guilty as well due to work, holidays and other "stuff" of not doing any recently so I'm happy to hold my hand up – in my defence though I have commented so on just short of 1200 images so far.
The good news is that I'm not looking for sympathy nor now any feedback. I've decided to continue but do this for myself. I set off at the beginning of the year to deliver 52 images (plus extras) and to improve on my photography as I go. So that's what I'm going to do. If I get feedback then great and I'll give some back but a lot more selectively than before. Pressure of life is taking over this year.
Rant over The show goes on.
I have to admit that my motivation for this challenge is pretty low at the moment. At the last count there were still 30 odd people in this and yet the level of feedback in my view has dropped to an all time low . I received 3 comments for my last shot and I know other people have had similar responses. I'm guilty as well due to work, holidays and other "stuff" of not doing any recently so I'm happy to hold my hand up – in my defence though I have commented so on just short of 1200 images so far.
The good news is that I'm not looking for sympathy nor now any feedback. I've decided to continue but do this for myself. I set off at the beginning of the year to deliver 52 images (plus extras) and to improve on my photography as I go. So that's what I'm going to do. If I get feedback then great and I'll give some back but a lot more selectively than before. Pressure of life is taking over this year.
Rant over The show goes on.
I have to admit that my motivation for this challenge is pretty low at the moment. At the last count there were still 30 odd people in this and yet the level of feedback in my view has dropped to an all time low . I received 3 comments for my last shot and I know other people have had similar responses. I'm guilty as well due to work, holidays and other "stuff" of not doing any recently so I'm happy to hold my hand up – in my defence though I have commented so on just short of 1200 images so far.
The good news is that I'm not looking for sympathy nor now any feedback. I've decided to continue but do this for myself. I set off at the beginning of the year to deliver 52 images (plus extras) and to improve on my photography as I go. So that's what I'm going to do. If I get feedback then great and I'll give some back but a lot more selectively than before. Pressure of life is taking over this year.
Rant over The show goes on.
Well said
Yeah I'd agree Dean, there is a time of year but I chatted to a couple of people about this a while ago. I don't see me doing a 52 next year. I've been entering my local club comps this year and have had some success including a 1st place . I'm considering doing some more. Maybe even going for a PAGB or RPS type award.I'm guilty too mate... time is more restrictive than ever this year for me, I'm trying to comment on all that comment on mine, and to catch up on one or two others each day, but failing miserably
Tough time of the year as ever for all i guess, busy at work, stuff to do in gardens, Holidays - Fun Fun Fun... well done all that are still in, were on the downward slope towards the end of the year
And of course time to sign up for 2015's 52 challenge soon
I try to comment on everyone's photographs thought being out of country curtailed the last two weeks comments and catchy up isn't something I have time for, I'm afraid. I always said when posting my comments that I don't expect FB as I was unable to do so for a few weeks.
I'll finish of this year but won't be doing a 5th year. I think 4 is enough and I've become a little jaded. I'll be focusing on the POTY next year, but will pop in now and again to the 52 for a foe encouraging comments.
Chests all.
Cheers AllanWell said
Thanks Alan. I think commenting on those who comment on yours is a good way of going forward.Quite agree with what you have said Peter. I have fallen behind with my shots in the last few weeks, because life takes over, as you say (and some themes I find harder than others and I get a kind of 'rabbit in headlights' feeling), and my tendency is not to comment on others until I have done mine. Thus it builds up into a mega comment session. I also now comment only on those who have been gracious enough to comment on mine over the half year. So having this poke from you I will get my finger out today - but still not got passed 'Skill' :banghead:
2.46 am :arghh: Insomnia? Baying at the Supermoon?
I have to admit that my motivation for this challenge is pretty low at the moment. At the last count there were still 30 odd people in this and yet the level of feedback in my view has dropped to an all time low . I received 3 comments for my last shot and I know other people have had similar responses. I'm guilty as well due to work, holidays and other "stuff" of not doing any recently so I'm happy to hold my hand up – in my defence though I have commented so on just short of 1200 images so far.
The good news is that I'm not looking for sympathy nor now any feedback. I've decided to continue but do this for myself. I set off at the beginning of the year to deliver 52 images (plus extras) and to improve on my photography as I go. So that's what I'm going to do. If I get feedback then great and I'll give some back but a lot more selectively than before. Pressure of life is taking over this year.
Rant over The show goes on.
Evenin' all...and we have another theme...soon
Anything to do with water works for me....bit wet here in Leeds.
Cheers all.
Good for you Paul. Providing feedback has made me think about how I approach my own images which can only be a good thing.Peter... please do be selfish - your photography is for you and for only you. If others like it then that's a plus! (and we do, by the way).
I started this challenge simply to improve my photography. I think I'm achieving that (albeit two steps forward, one step back) but I'm doing it for me. Even the crit is something I find helpful to me. Now that might sound terribly rude and selfish, but that's what drives me on in my hobby - finding ways to improve MY photography for ME. Sure, I'm actually a nicer person than that (I hope!) in that I do like giving feedback to others, I also like giving others a pat on the back when I think they need it... so I'm not all heartless and "me, me, me"!
If feedback on my photos dried up, I'd still be out there providing crit to others. That's because I see value in it and enjoy doing it. When I stop feeling that way then I might end up giving less crit. Hopefully that won't be the case for a very long time though!
Right... I'd better get a move on with my crit and my own take on Promise!
Although I've said I won't be in next year's TP52, I've been having a think and I often what to give detailed C&C, but, and especially in the initial months when there are approaching 100 members taking part, it's not feasible.
I might comment once a month for each member on what I consider their best entry and by doing so I can give detailed C&C, focusing on what I like, what could be improved (technically and post processing) and making reference to anything else that might help members improve.
Cheers all.
DAMN !!!! sound like the perfect plan to meAlthough I've said I won't be in next year's TP52, I've been having a think and I often what to give detailed C&C, but, and especially in the initial months when there are approaching 100 members taking part, it's not feasible.
I might comment once a month for each member on what I consider their best entry and by doing so I can give detailed C&C, focusing on what I like, what could be improved (technically and post processing) and making reference to anything else that might help members improve.
Cheers all.
Right, as from sharp I'm going to try and keep up with comments again ......I've said try, please don't strap mi down and thrash mi with a birch if I fail
Also, as the '52 challenge has gone on, I've noticed on a few images we can't see the exif ( I was going to mention this a while ago but never got round to it) I think, for me, knowing the settings of an image can be very useful, just one example is that if an image is soft and the shutter speed was slow the exif would show this and advice can be given even if we don't have access to the exif on flickr it would be good if settings could be added to the thread
If do fail to keep up with comments and you do decide to thrash mi , give mi a cpl extra for the idea above if you like
All form an orderly queue now
Another theme! I am falling behind, this is bad!