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Thank you both so much Bill and Jones, I do appreciate all the pointers and tips very much.
You both nailed me to a tee. I do get way caught up in posting too much crap, and I guess I treat my page like I am in real life, very open and willing to say what my lil brain says, my editing skills from brain to mouth are even worse than my photo editing skills.
I will get back to it soon, Been super busy and haven’t shot much of anything other than a rock show last weekend.
Thanks again for all your help and for taking the time to really look at my work and giving me such great advice!!
Much respect always, Danny

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Thank you JLiu!! I will go through them and pick a couple!!
I need work on it because as you noticed that is what I shoot the most.
Post production is one of my biggest problems, my computer skills in general kinda suck.
Thank you again!

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Thanks to everyone for their insights and critiques.

Especially the useful ones.
Dannyboy.

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JLiu, I tried that. Did you read the first comment ebi made on my post?
“snapshots with watermarks are not professional, sellable or interesting…”
Compared to the rest of the responses which I’ll point out were not at all a bunch praise and love and “good news” and I did thank them all and have already begun to act on their suggestions.
Thanks for your response, I guess I should have expected and then overlooked everything ebi had to say after noticing a bunch of his/her post’s in all the forums on here. That in itself might have made me weary and ready for ebi’s style of delivery and lack of respect. And I don’t mean respect as photographer but as a person.
I’m a respectful person, I am also very honest and will give my opinion. Be it good bad or indifferent, many times to the extreme, but with respect always.

I guess I should have written “Any and all “USEFUL” comments and critiques will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for reminding me not to get baited into useless battles.

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Excellent work!! Thank you for sharing!!

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Well then lead on wise one.
My only problem with your original comment was that you gave nothing,.
Like I said, If I had your supposed amazing and highly sought after and well paid skill level I would be willing to put up some shots and prove just how amazing I am. Show us all and get some respect, otherwise you certainly won’t get any from me and I’m sure many others on here agree.
You on the other hand seem unwilling to do so, and that in itself takes away from any credibility that you might think you have.

I could care less if you like my shit, you and your opinions mean nothing without your perfect work to back it up. I am not trying to pick a fight with you, but I’m not the type to just take shit from someone who thinks they are the man and are not willing to prove it.
I am sure that the majority of people on here feel the same way about you. We can all say that your photography sucks and we will never know because you don’t seem to have the backbone to post anything to back up your comments.
Someone on here said that you should check out your teaches work before you take their class, well teacher, here is your opportunity to make us believe that all the crap you spout is the truth. I’d be willing to bet your shit is not that good, if it was you would have it on here for all to see, it shows in your comments.
Obviously you can polish a turd, or at least you seem to think you are pretty shiny.
And I am not “obsessing” over your posts. I’m calling it like I see it.
Your pictures suck as well, care to prove me wrong? I know you are to good for that, so good that you have nothing to prove.

Thanks again for proving me right!

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(I thought I would post my response here as well)

ebi’s response to my photos that I asked for comments and “critiques” on was(“snapshots with watermarks are not professional, sellable or interesting…)”
I have sold a few of my photos and not because I tried to but because people wanted to buy them. I have one coming out as a book cover and I have donated 20+ to great causes and fundraisers in my area that have all done really well for the charity.
I’m not feeble or weak or easily offended but if this a proper critique of my photos than excuse me. I really don’t see anything constructive here in your comment. I’m not a pro nor do I sell myself as one, never taken an art class since jr. high school, never taken a photography course.
I got some actual critiques from others here on YANAP, no they didn’t say anything was great or even good but they gave insights and were somewhat civil and helpful. If I had your level of experience and skill I hope I would be a little more helpful in my critiques.
I too would love to see some of your work so I can be inspired.
Thanks again for your time, still looking for a link for your work.

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ebi’s response to my photos that I asked for comments and “critiques” on was(“snapshots with watermarks are not professional, sellable or interesting…)”
I have sold a few of my photos and not because I tried to but because people wanted to buy them. I have one coming out as a book cover and I have donated 20+ to great causes and fundraisers in my area that have all done really well for the charity.
I’m not feeble or weak or easily offended but if this a proper critique of my photos than excuse me. I really don’t see anything constructive here in your comment. I’m not a pro nor do I sell myself as one, never taken an art class since jr. high school, never taken a photography course.
I got some actual critiques from others here on YANAP, no they didn’t say anything was great or even good but they gave insights and were somewhat civil and helpful. If I had your level of experience and skill I hope I would be a little more helpful in my critiques.
I too would love to see some of your work so I can be inspired.
Thanks again for your time, still looking for a link for your work.

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Thanks Bill and everyone else, well other than ebi, great insights and tips and critiques.
I’ve read to many of ebi’s negative and berateing comments post’s to really give a damn what he or she has to say.
Again thanks for your time.
Danny

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Okay, Thanks everyone first of all!
The pic of the groom and the Pastor, Facecrack did that and I should have reloaded it. Thanks
And yes that woman was on there as a joke, because the spot where I shoot a lot of sunsets is a very red neck backwoods kind of area and I put her up for a laugh…….Bad Danny!!
I guess I posted all those awards for some peer recognition and you are right I should take them down.
Yes, I am more interested in selling as opposed to doing portrait/session/wedding type stuff.
That spider pic is certainly one of my best nature type photos.
I do want to do a more professional style website to sell prints from someday, it’s just not in the budget right now.
I also only use Faststone Image Viewer for my editing program and I edit very little other then cropping and/or leveling.
Thank you all again for the critiques and I hope to get better from any and all of your insights.

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