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Suicide Survivors Day - 22nd November

~shadowlight-oak:iconshadowlight-oak: reports, 1d 22h ago
For every person who dies from suicide 20 more attempt but survive

Project Comment: Around dA Issue 5

*ProjectComment:iconProjectComment: reports, 1d 3h ago
Project Comment is all about the community, so instead of just sticking to one thing and effectively closing all our walls and doors, we’re issuing a weekly Around dA, Project Comment style.

This news article includes things you can take part of (Groups, Features, Projects and More!), FAQs and Tuts, Guides and Resources. Each category is limited to only five things so that you have time to visit each individually.

Have something to suggest? Note us! :D
3 comments   Editorials  Last +fav: ~Jaymez24

Challenging Yourself to Become a Better Artist

`Rahll:iconRahll: reports, 1d 18h ago
Becoming a better artist means knowing how to challenge yourself, and maintaining a positive attitude even when nothing seems to be working out the way you want it to.

This article explores how to push yourself to do things you never thought you could do.

Wabi Sabi: "Beautiful Imperfection"

`johnpaulthornton:iconjohnpaulthornton: reports, 1d 22h ago
The ancient secret of creating "mood" in art.
64 comments   Editorials  Last +fav: *Gir-Gir

Photographers Rights and Law

=Kaz-D:iconKaz-D: reports, November 18
Do you know the legalities of the photographs you are taking? This is an article to refresh your brain on the rights and wrongs of photography, primarily focusing on UK law, but also providing links to international law aswell. Fav and pass it on if you like it!
59 comments   Editorials  Last +fav: ^kkart

How to Commission an Artist

*ArynChris:iconArynChris: reports, November 16
A comprehensive guide to commissioning, based on my personal experiences and observations. This guide does not address hosting contests, nor does it specifically address the unique challenges of commissioning through specific websites, though some typical scenarios are mentioned in passing. Topics include choosing the artist, why it's important to make sure you can afford it, how to contact the artist, payment, what WIPs are and why you might want to see them, and legal rights of both parties. Legal rights are discussed at the beginner level and are NOT in depth here.

Purism Vrs Creativity

=morbidthegrim:iconmorbidthegrim: reports, November 18
Does it matter?

Remembrance - Nobody is Alone

*YourChameleon:iconYourChameleon: reports, November 16
This article explores the issues of war and how it affects us. Depending on who we are and where we live, war and disaster will strike us, but in many different ways.

5 Tips to Maintaining and Gaining Watchers

*ProjectComment:iconProjectComment: reports, November 15
For those who have many watchers, and for those who don’t have many, it is hard to know how one retains that interest as well as receive more. This article explores the basics of watchers and how we react to certain situations. Although it does not affect some deviants, and the tips are generally related to common sense, we hope the article is a worthwhile read and that the majority learn something from reading this.

5 Tips for Running a Successful Contest

=KneelingGlory:iconKneelingGlory: reports, November 14
The title says it all, really.

Editorials This Week

Challenging Yourself to Become a Better Artist

`Rahll:iconRahll: reports, 1d 18h ago
Becoming a better artist means knowing how to challenge yourself, and maintaining a positive attitude even when nothing seems to be working out the way you want it to.

This article explores how to push yourself to do things you never thought you could do.

Purism Vrs Creativity

=morbidthegrim:iconmorbidthegrim: reports, November 18
Does it matter?

Photographers Rights and Law

=Kaz-D:iconKaz-D: reports, November 18
Do you know the legalities of the photographs you are taking? This is an article to refresh your brain on the rights and wrongs of photography, primarily focusing on UK law, but also providing links to international law aswell. Fav and pass it on if you like it!
59 comments   Editorials  Last +fav: ^kkart

Wabi Sabi: "Beautiful Imperfection"

`johnpaulthornton:iconjohnpaulthornton: reports, 1d 22h ago
The ancient secret of creating "mood" in art.
64 comments   Editorials  Last +fav: *Gir-Gir

Project Comment: Around dA Issue 5

*ProjectComment:iconProjectComment: reports, 1d 3h ago
Project Comment is all about the community, so instead of just sticking to one thing and effectively closing all our walls and doors, we’re issuing a weekly Around dA, Project Comment style.

This news article includes things you can take part of (Groups, Features, Projects and More!), FAQs and Tuts, Guides and Resources. Each category is limited to only five things so that you have time to visit each individually.

Have something to suggest? Note us! :D
3 comments   Editorials  Last +fav: ~Jaymez24

Remembrance - Nobody is Alone

*YourChameleon:iconYourChameleon: reports, November 16
This article explores the issues of war and how it affects us. Depending on who we are and where we live, war and disaster will strike us, but in many different ways.

Suicide Survivors Day - 22nd November

~shadowlight-oak:iconshadowlight-oak: reports, 1d 22h ago
For every person who dies from suicide 20 more attempt but survive

Realms of Fantasy and Myth: Week 23 - Western Drag

~ladyarah:iconladyarah: reports, November 17
Realms of Fantasy and Myth: Week 23 - Western Dragon

Horror News. The Gift Guide pt 2

=mzscarecrow1313:iconmzscarecrow1313: reports, November 17
The 2nd Gift guide for the holidays from Horror news.

The Who, The How and The Why of Thanksgiving

*owasephi69:iconowasephi69: reports, 16h 55m ago
Ever wondered the full history of the holiday Thanksgiving? What began this special turkey day? Then here's an article for you:

Who loved it?

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Constructive critique: learning to talk..

`Obsidian-Fox:iconObsidian-Fox: reports, May 2, 2008
deviantART has always encouraced advanced critique. Today we sit down and find out what this means to us.

Advanced: adjective

1. Ahead of current trends or customs: (forward, precocious, progressive.)


Current trends and online customs (when asking for "Advanced Critique") are as follows:

I liek it! (notice the misspelling of the word like. Doing it once is a typo. doing it on purpose is not constructive)

OMG ( oh my god ) Thats so KawaiiiiiI!!!!!!1!!!one (note the japanese word for cute, with the four extra I's to show the commenters urgency.) (also note the inclusion of far too many exclamation marks and actual occurrences of both the number, and the letter one.

To avoid this, please keep your finger firmly on the shift button while gently tapping the one key a maximum of two times. Sadly, nothing can be done for the appearance of the "one" it is a user malfunction.


Critique: Noun

1. A critical review or commentary, especially one dealing with works of art or literature.
2. A critical discussion of a specified topic.
3. The art of criticism.**


Critique has been used as a verb meaning “to review or discuss critically” since the 18th century, but lately this usage has gained much wider currency, in part because the verb criticize, once neutral between praise and censure, is now mainly used in a negative sense. But this use of critique is still regarded by many as pretentious jargon, although resistance appears to be weakening.

Now that we know the definitions of both words, We explore the differences between acceptable critiquing, and unacceptable criticizing.

For example: [link]

Using that photo by one of the masters of street photography, we look at what it is to critique, and what it is to criticize. (please note i think this photo by Henri Cartier-Bresson is quite amazing)


Critique:

1) I like the photo overall, Its a great capture of motion, reflection, and silhouette. I think the high ISO (or ASA) and the grain detracts a bit from the image. Your series of street photos are great. Keep it up, and take your time composing, and meter your surroundings..

2) Would it be possible to have shot this horizontal? I think the void at the top and bottom of the image could have been better filled framing it horizontal (note: this image was spur of the moment, so technically this doesn't apply, but is still an example of good critique.)

*Note: You want to stay away from sentances like.. "should have done it this way..." it implies that the shot is 'redo-able' and not every shot is. Instead phrase it "For your next shot like this, try..."

Some people think they don't know enough about art to write critiques. This isn't true. To write a useful critique, you need only three things:

- a reasonably decent monitor to view the images
- at least one functioning eye
- a desire to help by writing honestly and constructively 1


Criticize:

1)This is not a good shot, its all grainy, and the person is blurry.. perhaps you can learn how to better use your camera for the next time

2) I would have liked it better horizontal.. crop it and re-submit it.


As you can see, both examples generally talk about the same things, but which one would you rather receive? A harshly written comment by a seemingly idiotic know-it-all? Or a politely worded great comment by a fellow photographer?

If you want to be belittled and berated, you can ask people to do that, but i don't see why you would want that.



You do? Cool... Why?


There are another brand of comments, the positive, non-descriptive.

Cool!

I like this!

I love it!

Im going to :+fav:


While these are great comments... as far as positivity goes, they aren't necessarily what people are looking for as far as building up their art. Most photographers at many levels of professionalism are still learning, every day, every image, and YOUR input helps.

Instead of the above comments, spend a few extra seconds telling the photographer what you like about the photo, maybe not everything, but just one sentence more goes a long way. For example:



Cool! I love the way the light shines on the mans shoulders!

I like this! The silhouette looks great against the backlighting!

I love it! The symmetrical feel adds to the mans loneliness, sitting on the bench alone!

This is a great capture, Im going to :+fav:


- :heart: -


It may take a few seconds longer, but its worth it. Proper commenting on others work will in turn bring people to your page, increasing the exposure of your works.

I hope this helps you increase the positive power of your comments. If every deviant adopted this ideal, who knows how great this community can become.

Oh, and using made up words and intentionally spelling bad online, often transfers to real life. No one wants to see on your resumé that your first job was at "TEH GAS-STATION", or McD0n47d5... (mcdonalds)

altho, the occasional woot is ok... ;)

1Source: How do I critique a photo-FAQ (for the one paragraph)


Some of my recent favs to practice constructive critique on!






Or just to look at.. :)

Devious Comments

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:icontepara:
Ahhh very nicely said hun :nod: All too oven I see comments like "nice" or "Wooooooooooooo great" is one I see all too often.
Ive also come across the harsh bitchy comments to that don't help the artist at all.
I hope some of those people read this.

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"Most photographers at many levels of professionalism are still learning, every day, every image, and YOUR input helps."

amen, sister!! :highfive:

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Bonnie & Clyde aka ^Helewidis + ^estudio
:iconjules1983:
This is great! I'm feeling a little guilty now, though :P

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:iconmadilar:
Couldn't agree more... :nod: :thumbsup:

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:iconobsidian-fox:
ahem...

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Horribly intrusive watermarks are tacky. If you're concerned about people stealing your photos, don't post them on the internet.

Photography is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event. (HCB)
:iconobsidian-fox:
Thanks tep :)

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Horribly intrusive watermarks are tacky. If you're concerned about people stealing your photos, don't post them on the internet.

Photography is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event. (HCB)
:iconobsidian-fox:
Ah don't be :)

We all do it.. Pick 5 a day, and just giv'er..

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Horribly intrusive watermarks are tacky. If you're concerned about people stealing your photos, don't post them on the internet.

Photography is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event. (HCB)
:iconobsidian-fox:
:)

Im not saying it has to be everything, but i get a constructive comment maybe 1 an image

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Horribly intrusive watermarks are tacky. If you're concerned about people stealing your photos, don't post them on the internet.

Photography is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event. (HCB)
:iconsino:
Dis iz so kewl. No actually, this is quite hilarious, especially the first part of it. :D

-Sino.

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:iconmadilar:
I know. I hand out the occasional "WoW" or sth like that every once in a while, but usually when I comment I try to write sth constructive. :)

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