Topic: Photo Critique  / Out of interest only, why was this image rejected (no hard feelings)

Thanks Todd.

As other have pointed out before, different groups provide a “filtering” effect. If all groups accepted all images, we’d just need one BIG group rather than a bunch of specialized groups. And as your image illustrates, just because an image is rejected, it doesn’t mean it’s a bad image, just doesn’t follow our guidelines.

I’ve seen lots of images rejected here that have been featured in other groups.

Looking forward to your future submissions!

Topic: Photo Critique  / Out of interest only, why was this image rejected (no hard feelings)

Thanks for the feedback, guys. I do have other crops that don’t show the 2 X 4. Unfortunately, with only 8 megapixels (Canon 20D) and Red Bubble’s requirements I can’t get the quality I want from a tighter crop. I think I will let it stand as is. There is a program in our area where the hydro companies build platforms for Osprey’s to nest right beside hydro poles. The previous practice was to keep tearing down the nests they would build on top of the poles. I’ll post this one elsewhere. For now, let me thow my support behind your posting guidlines for this group. I’m in agreement with what you are trying to accomplish here. For those who disagree with your rules, there are plenty of other groups to post to, as I have done with this image. See you soon with more pictures for Animal Photography.

Todd

Topic: Photo Critique  / Out of interest only, why was this image rejected (no hard feelings)

This was another victim of the HOM rule – that 2×4 did it.

I agree with Gary – try cropping it out and see how it works.

Topic: Photo Critique  / Out of interest only, why was this image rejected (no hard feelings)

Yeah, I think that small showing of 2×4 in the lower left corner did it. Have you tried cropping it out?
Gary

Topic: Photo Critique  / Out of interest only, why was this image rejected (no hard feelings)

Hi guys,

I posted this image a few days ago and it was rejected. The only thing I could come up with was the perspective (POV) or the hand of man (HOM) thing. Just interested in your feedback for future reference.

Todd

Topic: Photo Critique  / Question

Actually, the fence is exactly the reason – HOM

Otherwise, I like the image. Very pleasing background, good detail on the bird. There are a few hot spots that I see on my monitor – on the tail, the shoulder, and the beak. If you shot this in RAW you might be able to recover some of the highlights to prevent them from being blown out, and the image looks about half a stop or so overexposed, but that’s easy to correct, but those are minor nits

Topic: Photo Critique  / Question

Hi Gary, I just re-read the rules and it is in there that there should be no fences. So I guess I WILL have to make the fence a branch! LOLOL No…just kidding agin. I appreciate your help!! ;))

Topic: Photo Critique  / Question

Carolyn…you are such a sweet girl. Thank you so much for your comment!! :))

Topic: Photo Critique  / Question

Thanks Gary. I guess the fence would be a man made object. I don’t remember seeing that in the rules. I will have to go read them again. Thanks for responding Gary. I appreciate it. Maybe I should take out the nails and call it a branch. LOL Just kidding!! :)) :))

Topic: Photo Critique  / Question

Gorgeous image, and capture Ginny the group rejects a lot, just my openion, and we know what those are like!! :O)~

Topic: Photo Critique  / Question

Hi Ginny, I didn’t see this one but my guess would be the Hand of Man guideline. The bird is sitting on a fence, or at least it appears to be some structure built by man. It is well exposed, great blurring of the background, good light on the subject… Gary

Topic: Photo Critique  / Question

I would like to know the reason that this photo was rejected by your group. Can someone give me a specific reason so I can understand why? Thanks!

Topic: Photo Critique  / my first entry

thanks francine :)

Topic: Photo Critique  / my first entry

Hello and welcome to RB. This is an awesome site, and I know you will enjoy it. If you click on MyBubble, then to go your filter activity. I denotes the groups you entered your photo in, and whether or not they are accepted. (Nice juve shot.) ;-) Have fun. Francine

Topic: Photo Critique  / my first entry

http://www.redbubble.com/people/aa2bo/art/35089...

it’s a juvenile white-bellied sea-eagle, taken at wellard wetlands, western aus……

got it with an a200 + min300/2.8 + 1.4xtc @ f5.6 1/1250 iso400…..done cropping, a tick on highlights/shadows and sharpening in elements7

and may i ask, how will i know if it was accepted or rejected??

cheers :)

Topic: Photo Critique  / Feedback on a rejected image

All points well taken Jay and Erik. Note to Jay – Did figure this was the reason for the turtle being rejected, and rightly so. I cringed at the idea of having to take this photograph on a roadway. Have not seen one laying eggs or out of the water anywhere else at the lake so I seized the opportunity just to get the essence of her size and claws. Enjoy all the sensible and constructive feedback that has been forthcoming. Cheers Greg. (Just arrived back from a week in Montreal, so apologize for the delay in this response.)

Topic: Photo Critique  / Feedback on a rejected image

I agree with you, Jay. I’ve had animal photos rejected in this group that were not just accepted, but even featured in other groups. So rejection in this group does not mean a photo is not good; it might be excellent. The RedBubble groups perform a filtering function, and having clear guidelines and sticking to them is important in order to fulfill this function well.

Topic: Photo Critique  / Feedback on a rejected image

We’re always happy to answer questions – the responses we can use are canned and we don’t have a lot of choice about them, and sending every poster a detailed reason for a rejection is way (way) beyond our capacity. That’s the reason we started this forum.

I can see where Greg is coming from, and I don’t disagree with some of his points. But since this group is devoted to a very high standard for photography, and we do have posted guidelines, I tend to abide by those. It doesn’t mean it’s a bad image if it gets rejected – it just doesn’t meet the guidelines.

I go the great lengths to make sure that I exclude photo elements that run across the face & eyes of my subjects if I have any plans to submit them to this group (or elsewhere). If I can be careful & selective, I figure others can too. There are plenty of places, here on RB and elsewhere for cute & playful. This is a group for a very high standards, and little technical details do count.

In your case, Greg, I liked the snapping turtle a lot. The problem was that it looked like he was on a sidewalk, so the rule about NO HAND OF MAN excluded it. I have made exceptions before, but whenever I do, I get a flood of photos that violate the guidelines, wondering why I don’t make exceptions for their images also. You should see my Bubblemail some weeks.

Ultimately it boils down to which images follow the guidelines, and making a judgment about them. I get to make a lot of judgment calls, and sometimes folks don’t agree with me or the other hosts. That’s the nature of internet forums.

Topic: Photo Critique  / Feedback on a rejected image

Correction – Meant to say the subject “Does NOT” require sharp as a tack focus. oops. Greg.

Topic: Photo Critique  / Feedback on a rejected image

Hi Sheila,

Will have to disagree with Jay. The leaf he is trying to eat is an integral part of the image. He is not looking towards the camera so the obscuring of one eye is unimportant.

I find the focus just fine on this one, and, the subject of the image does seem to require sharp as a tack focus. I very much like the capture. A cute and playful feel about it. .

PS. I recently have had a photo rejected from this group. (Snapping Turtle female). I thought I knew why, however, after reading the above comment, suddenly I am not so sure.

NOTE. It is important to know the reasons for a rejection. Many (all?) of us are here to learn and improve. To be left wondering is not constructive. Tsk, Tsk.

Topic: Photo Critique  / Feedback on a rejected image

It is. I remember this image. Good color, well exposed, interesting subject..

There were two things that caused a problem for me. The first is that the focus seemed to be on the leaf, not the panda. The second was leaves obscuring the face, particularly the eye.

There are times I make an exception to our posted guidelines, but when I have elements running across the face or obscuring the eyes, I tend not to. The eyes really need to be the focal point of the image, and anytime I don’t have that contact, I don’t feel as strong a connection with the subject.

I hope that answers the question – if not, please let me know.

And keep submitting your images. Despite a few technical issues, it was a nice shot.

Topic: Photo Critique  / Feedback on a rejected image

High just wondering if you could give me some advice as to why I keep getting rejected by this group. The last one was http://www.redbubble.com/people/ssmith1066/art/... Is that sufficient info for you to be able to locate the pic?
Thanks for your help.

Topic: Photo Critique  / Honest Critiquing Needed

For what it’s worth, I see shots regularly that look very good in the thumbnail, but when I see the larger version there’s some problem – most commonly some element running across the subject or some compositional element that could be improved.

I readily admit I’m picky – maybe even too picky.

Sometimes I’ll Bmail suggesting a slight crop or tweak to get it where it needs to be to be accepted (the close but not quite there photos). I’m never a fan of heavy Photoshop use to correct a photo, but you might try to remove that diagonal piece of grass.

And I do like this photo a lot

Topic: Photo Critique  / Honest Critiquing Needed

i like this!

Topic: Photo Critique  / Honest Critiquing Needed

Thanks guys, y’all brought up some good points and I appreciate your honest opinions!