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quite a lot of comments on this James 
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Did you remove the background, or was it really that dark? Because tonally, unless what you removed was like a manhole cover or dead body, I'm not sure it helped the shot. Backgrounds create an interest in the negative space around the subject (the flower). Right now it's kinda boring to look at, and very dark around the edges.
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actually, the reason why i liked this one so much was exactly because of that background ^^''
you see, everyone puts alot of stuff in flower photos, but this one has "something missing". that makes more sense than a bunch of flowers on a field, for me.
...i guess...but i still respect your opinion
point is, this photo isn't "wrong" xP
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Yeah, I never meant to say that it was "wrong" just that there was something else he could try.
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you still dont get it....this is the result of trying something different....i could post an album full of prissy flower pics...theres no challenge in that for me..
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and I gave my opinion on what you tried. I found that it didn't quite work for me.
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And I've got 26 on mine. Your point is?
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Basically, in the end, favorites are meaningless. Out of six billion people on the internet, 24 or however many liked something you did. That's great. Fantastic. But don't use that to judge what's good or not. Just like how I don't look at my picture with 26 favorites and say, "This must be perfect because twenty six people liked it. Nothing could be improved." I know I have a lot of room for improvement, and that's why I put a lot more value in people telling me what they thought could be better.
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You ain't that important kid.
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you seem to think you are tho
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Nah, I'm just a voice out of billions. Thought I'd voice my opinions. Maybe try and help a fellow out. Looks like I wasted my time though, since you don't seem very willing to grow. So I guess I'll be seeing you around.
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i see ^^
you're right about that, but maybe this is just the way he's seen this photo. everyone else includes a background. this one is interesting on purpose ;D
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i respect what you say ....but im affraid its a minority view...
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Basically, Deviant Art is full of Yes men who will love everything that you do, no matter the quality. And while that's great for morale, it doesn't help us to become better artists. I'm not saying this is the worst picture ever, I'm just saying there's some things you can think about the next time so that you can improve as an artist.
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Not that one, no, but I've done similar stuff, like this: [link]
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is that good then?
that everyone should post the same sort of pictures
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I never said that, but the same general guidelines apply. Things like the Rule Of Thirds, or Backgrounds, or What Have You are all things that everybody should think about when composing a picture. Not all artists draw the same way, and it would be boring if they did, but they all use the same tools.
That's not to say you shouldn't experiment, and they're just guidelines anyways, not hard rules. Everything I've said is just my opinion anyways. If you prefer the way this looks then that's fine. Personally I like to look for things that stand out well against the background, like that Yellow flower on Green. Or this little guy: [link]
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i think you need to apply your own rules to you your work and post a few more images of a good standard...before you start critiquing folkes images...
your gallery isnt brim full of great images..and you havent posted on here very long to start on about loosing good photographers...
where you have it wrong with me is that i dont profess to to being a photographer...i am an image maker....a vast difference....
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Also, if you have some advice for any of my pictures, feel free to comment on them.
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im slowly loosing the will to live
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Maybe you should look at happier pictures.
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why should i have to explain myself???
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I've got quite a few more pictures then that, and I've been taking them for several years now. I just started posting a few of the more recent ones on DA because why not. I'm actively learning and trying new things, like that Mirror picture I've got.
I'm not saying we're losing good photographers, I'm saying that we all have room to improve, and if someone offers you advice you should take it into account and maybe try what they're saying. The worst that could happen is you don't like what they suggested and you delete the picture.
What is the difference between an "image maker" and a "photographer?" Because as far as I can tell, they both end up make images.
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your the type of person who drives folks away
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That is the biggest non-sequitor I have ever seen.
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