A Morris Photography wrote:
Hows about moi? :-)

sorry but no

A Morris Photography wrote:
Thanks for the feedback - what is it about the AVI you find unappealing?

There are avatars that will catch my eye when I post on another person's photo, thread or even on the main page, some avatar's will catch my eye. What makes those Avatar's stand out? Here is a short list:

1. bigger is usually better. Far away photos don't work on a small avatar. They have to grab my attention in about 1/4 of a second at most, and if my eye/brain has to figure out the avatar photo because you are too small in it or it is too busy, then it will not catch my eye

2. Colors.....bright colors catch my eye better. White (not so much a color but you get the idea) and red do the job the best. If you do a B/W then make sure that it really pops me in the face and says "HEY!! Look at me!!"  That is why I use the avatar that I use. It stands out. If the photo was smaller, it would not stand out. Do you agree?

3. Photos with curves and lines work very well. I will quantify this up front by saying I am a huge heterosexual. Just the way I am. We all have things about the opposite sex that really catch our attention. Look at the previous comments I have made... There is something in the photo that sets the female apart.......legs, curves, behind, eyes, ........those catch my eye alot. And if you can highlight them, then I will more likely look at your port.......and maybe even list  or want to work with you if even possible.

4. Males. As I said before, I am a heterosexual. So you are already at a disadvantage if you are a male model. However, I will look more if you have a very creative avatar (because I like creativity no matter what your sex is), and I also enjoy beauty. Beauty can be male or female, but once again I inherently believe that females have more inherent beauty. Just the way I am.

OK, now to your avatar. I do like the photo. But if I was quickly scanning a page, yours would not stand out. Once again, all this is my opinion, and someone else may give you a different opinion. So value this as much as you choose. It is B/W and doesn't hit me in the face and say "look at me".

Peach Jones wrote:
There are avatars that will catch my eye when I post on another person's photo, thread or even on the main page, some avatar's will catch my eye. What makes those Avatar's stand out? Here is a short list:

1. bigger is usually better. Far away photos don't work on a small avatar. They have to grab my attention in about 1/4 of a second at most, and if my eye/brain has to figure out the avatar photo because you are too small in it or it is too busy, then it will not catch my eye

2. Colors.....bright colors catch my eye better. White (not so much a color but you get the idea) and red do the job the best. If you do a B/W then make sure that it really pops me in the face and says "HEY!! Look at me!!"  That is why I use the avatar that I use. It stands out. If the photo was smaller, it would not stand out. Do you agree?

3. Photos with curves and lines work very well. I will quantify this up front by saying I am a huge heterosexual. Just the way I am. We all have things about the opposite sex that really catch our attention. Look at the previous comments I have made... There is something in the photo that sets the female apart.......legs, curves, behind, eyes, ........those catch my eye alot. And if you can highlight them, then I will more likely look at your port.......and maybe even list  or want to work with you if even possible.

4. Males. As I said before, I am a heterosexual. So you are already at a disadvantage if you are a male model. However, I will look more if you have a very creative avatar (because I like creativity no matter what your sex is), and I also enjoy beauty. Beauty can be male or female, but once again I inherently believe that females have more inherent beauty. Just the way I am.

OK, now to your avatar. I do like the photo. But if I was quickly scanning a page, yours would not stand out. Once again, all this is my opinion, and someone else may give you a different opinion. So value this as much as you choose. It is B/W and doesn't hit me in the face and say "look at me".

Thanks for the feedback Peach.

To relate your general comments specifically to my avi; #1, I don't think it could be much bigger without losing most of me #2 I agree, maybe a little more pop in the 'colour' and a little more presence #3 Nothing to say to that really #4  I think as a photographer, having a pic of myself as an avi shows that Im not just interested in snapping girls girls girls!


Thanks again,

Adam

Jennifer Francesco  wrote:
I'm interested to hear what you think..?

I think I got skipped.

Peach Jones wrote:

collages usually don't work very well as an avatar. If think if you use just one of those photos......perhaps the one in the upper L of the collage, it would be more striking IMO

opps opps, I lied, I found it!

Thanks for your input!

A Morris Photography wrote:

Thanks for the feedback Peach.

To relate your general comments specifically to my avi; #1, I don't think it could be much bigger without losing most of me #2 I agree, maybe a little more pop in the 'colour' and a little more presence #3 Nothing to say to that really #4  I think as a photographer, having a pic of myself as an avi shows that Im not just interested in snapping girls girls girls!


Thanks again,

Adam

haha, you are quite right. And that is a good shot of you  :-)

Kristyn Emily wrote:
Cool. So could you suggest which one I should use as an avatar? Thanks. 

I think you got it nailed right now!!......*gulp*

and......I so much LOVE your eyes and lips. they are fabulous!!

PhotoByOve wrote:
me ?

very pretty. I am going with 50/50

PDF IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY wrote:
catch me if you can, I change my avi. often lol

right now no

Oddlittleworld Arts wrote:
Ok, maybe?

you have some very interesting creativity. I like that. But right now I will say no to your avi

Lesya Gawryluk wrote:
Hmm I wonder...

Def yes. and I did look.........WOW!

TrevorBolton wrote:
Mine?

sorry but no

Lee Barnes 2 wrote:
does it?

hmmm, very close. I do like your quality. I will go with 60% yes

Peach Jones wrote:

hmmm, very close. I do like your quality. I will go with 60% yes

Thank you, I'm very new and could use all the help and advise I can get.

Peach Jones wrote:

hmmm, very close. I do like your quality. I will go with 60% yes

Two months in the game

Lee Barnes 2 wrote:

Two months in the game

You look like you know what you are doing. Best of luck to you!!

Peach Jones wrote:

You look like you know what you are doing. Best of luck to you!!

Thanks a ton!!!

Viral Photo wrote:
I'll jump in.

If I cannot tell what the shot is when it is in avatar size then I will most likely move on

julia00 wrote:

You are a bit too dark in the photo to really get attention IMO. But you do have a couple that I think would serve you better

Mae Martin wrote:
too plain?

It isn't horrible, but I doubt it would get my attention

cathxoxo wrote:
go on then what do you think of mine?

It isn't a bad shot by any means, but you have others in your port that would do so much better at bringing attention to your port

Peach Jones wrote:

It isn't a bad shot by any means, but you have others in your port that would do so much better at bringing attention to your port

fair enough thanks
i only changed it yesterday haha!
im assuming you mean the one with the lollypop?

cathxoxo wrote:

fair enough thanks
i only changed it yesterday haha!
im assuming you mean the one with the lollypop?

actually IMO you have others that would do even better than that

Peach Jones wrote:

actually IMO you have others that would do even better than that

wow thanks for your feedback! think i may have to chnage my avi now!

cathxoxo wrote:
hope you like my new one! hah

I am sure that will get a lot of attention.  ;-)

I am not so much into the girl/girl this, but I know many of those who are. So like I said, if traffic to your port is what you seek, then this avi will def work. The one I like the best is this IMO



I actually listed it. thanks for stopping by and best of luck!!