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Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

mick payton wrote:

Can i see somple examples of your favourite images somewhere? It's always interesting to see how peoples choices reflect.

I just killed my website.  I thought it was too expensive, but looking around, maybe that was a bad idea.  I'm working on it, but, by the time I get it up again, I will have forgotten your request.

Jan 12 10 08:06 am Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

David Park Photography wrote:
I'd be curious of your opinion.

Give MM some time here.  I can't view your portfolio.  502 bad gateway problems.  You may have to wait till I get home.  sorry.

Jan 12 10 08:08 am Link

Model

MissSybarite

Posts: 11863

Los Angeles, California, US

Doesn't it take a true GWC to spot another true GWC yikes

Jan 12 10 08:33 am Link

Photographer

Accidental Plateau

Posts: 7715

Brooklyn, New York, US

Go ahead with me.

I am aware this is only your opinion.

I am in no way a gwc because I am actually into cameras and photography as an endeavor.

The most used definition for gwc seems to be a guy who uses the camera as a pretext for meeting women for dating. It seems to have morphed into meaning a bad photographer.

All the same, go ahead, I will not react, regardless.

Jan 12 10 02:36 pm Link

Photographer

Random Shutter Clicks

Posts: 4114

PORTER CORNERS, New York, US

I hope i'm a guy with big camera:)

Jan 12 10 02:46 pm Link

Photographer

Phalon Photography

Posts: 69

Anchorage, Alaska, US

Hit me!

Jan 12 10 02:48 pm Link

Photographer

Kevin the verbose

Posts: 65

Howell, Michigan, US

Charles West wrote:

Your portfolio starts out stellar, gets average, then falls apart.  Just edit out some crap and you'll have nothing to worry about. 

The crap is way lower down in your portfolio.  Just because you can post more doesn't mean you should post more.

I'll give you a 0% if you edit your portfolio. 
20% if you don't.

Thank you for your critique. Thankfully my work is ordered newest to oldest so your critique confirmed what I thought of the newer work. Sometimes you just have to let it go so from 76 shots down to 26; and I am eye-ing the last 6 with a predators intent.
(with a tip of the hat) Thank you very much.
-KevintheVerbose

Jan 12 10 05:34 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Fun and games!  FUN AND GAMES!.  This is cereal business here!  LOL.

Jan 12 10 07:24 pm Link

Photographer

DarkNamelessOne

Posts: 686

O FALLON, Missouri, US

I was wondering where your thread went. Even went and looked in the locked log to see if they closed it down.



DNO

Jan 12 10 08:11 pm Link

Photographer

Jim Mack Maine

Posts: 28

Acton, Maine, US

Charles West wrote:

Yup.  100% GWC.

And I am Still Better Than You

Jan 12 10 08:20 pm Link

Photographer

ArtFoto

Posts: 77

Farmington, New Mexico, US

Where do I rate? Curious

Thanks

Jan 12 10 08:41 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

DarkNamelessOne wrote:
I was wondering where your thread went. Even went and looked in the locked log to see if they closed it down.



DNO

Me too.  I thought I had bothered the powers that be, and it got locked.  No such luck, I guess.

Jan 12 10 09:17 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

David Park Photography wrote:
I'd be curious of your opinion.

Not a GWC.

Jan 12 10 09:18 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

RL_11214 wrote:
Go ahead with me.

I am aware this is only your opinion.

I am in no way a gwc because I am actually into cameras and photography as an endeavor.

The most used definition for gwc seems to be a guy who uses the camera as a pretext for meeting women for dating. It seems to have morphed into meaning a bad photographer.

All the same, go ahead, I will not react, regardless.

Your feelings are correct. 
Not a GWC.

Jan 12 10 09:19 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Jim Gupta-Carlson wrote:
I hope i'm a guy with big camera:)

0% GWC.

Jan 12 10 09:19 pm Link

Photographer

JOHN C

Posts: 72

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Me

Jan 12 10 09:19 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Phalon1973 wrote:
Hit me!

80% GWC.

Jan 12 10 09:20 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Jim Mack         Maine wrote:
And I am Still Better Than You

Whu-ev-uh.  I'm sure you sell hundreds of the work in your portfolio.  Right?


If all else fails and you feel like crying...

Jan 12 10 09:21 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Studio AE wrote:
Where do I rate? Curious

Thanks

I can clearly tell you're trying very hard not to be, and it does show.  You do have some that'll qualify.

Some shots are very nice!  It'll be interesting to see how you progress.

Only around 10%-15% GWC.  Nothing to worry about.

Jan 12 10 09:23 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

John Corvera wrote:
Me

Jan 12 10 09:25 pm Link

Photographer

NRGP

Posts: 144

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, US

Sure go ahead. I have a feeling I already know

Jan 12 10 09:28 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

NRGP wrote:
Sure go ahead. I have a feeling I already know

Nope.  Not a GWC.

Jan 12 10 09:31 pm Link

Photographer

NRGP

Posts: 144

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, US

Cool!

Jan 12 10 09:33 pm Link

Digital Artist

Wizafir

Posts: 12

Alpine, California, US

I am not sure how I would do here since I consider myself more of a Photoshop artist than a photographer. But I have to start with a digital image even if it is with a crappy camera and no lighting equipment.

OT: Have you done any wet plate collodion work?

Jan 12 10 10:03 pm Link

Photographer

Bob Cassady

Posts: 384

Knoxville, Tennessee, US

I might regret pointing this out, but...I think you missed me in 502-land.

Hit me, band :-)

Jan 12 10 10:14 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Bob Cassady wrote:
I might regret pointing this out, but...I think you missed me in 502-land.

Hit me, band :-)

Sorry about that. 

Mostly, not a GWC.  Some GWC images, though.  Only around 10%

For the purpose of this thread, 20% or less shouldn't worry anyone.

Jan 13 10 09:52 am Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Wizafir wrote:
I am not sure how I would do here since I consider myself more of a Photoshop artist than a photographer. But I have to start with a digital image even if it is with a crappy camera and no lighting equipment.

OT: Have you done any wet plate collodion work?

Never even thought of doing any wet plate work.  I barely have the patience for the three processes I usually work with.  Not to say I'd never try it.  I'd love to!  But, It'll have to be in the future.

I'm pushing more into three and four color gum dichromate work.

Jan 13 10 09:57 am Link

Photographer

Gaze at Photography

Posts: 4371

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, US

I'm always looking to improve

Jan 13 10 09:59 am Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

David Gaze wrote:
I'm always looking to improve

You have some work that is quite nice indeed, however, you are currently a GWC. 
Around 70%

Jan 13 10 10:03 am Link

Photographer

Gaze at Photography

Posts: 4371

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, US

Charles West wrote:
You have some work that is quite nice indeed, however, you are currently a GWC. 
Around 70%

What's the separation line?  What do I can?  BTW, thanks for your time

Jan 13 10 10:05 am Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Just edit out the GWC work, and you'll be fine.  Or, make a separate account for the work.

Jan 13 10 10:08 am Link

Photographer

PANHEAD PHOTOGRAPHY

Posts: 1648

San Francisco, California, US

OK take a look would love to know

Jan 13 10 10:11 am Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

PANHEAD PHOTOGRAPHY  wrote:
OK take a look would love to know

Not currently a GWC.

Jan 13 10 10:21 am Link

Photographer

Studio506

Posts: 76

Loganville, Georgia, US

let me know

Jan 13 10 10:25 am Link

Photographer

JSchro Photo

Posts: 444

Two Rivers, Wisconsin, US

If you're still doing this take a gander at my stuff and see what you think.

Jan 13 10 10:31 am Link

Photographer

Shelby Alexander Images

Posts: 28

Dayton, Ohio, US

OK, I've been waiting for this one.  Let's go!

Jan 13 10 10:44 am Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Studio506 wrote:
let me know

Without the couple, wedding, etc. shots, yes, you're a GWC.

Jan 13 10 01:51 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

JSchro Photo wrote:
If you're still doing this take a gander at my stuff and see what you think.

Nope.  Not remotely a GWC.

Jan 13 10 01:52 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Shelby Alexander Images wrote:
OK, I've been waiting for this one.  Let's go!

Inexperience is more your problem.  You'll get better. 

Not a GWC.

Jan 13 10 01:54 pm Link

Photographer

F R Pearce

Posts: 133

Greenville, South Carolina, US

Go for it!

Jan 13 10 01:58 pm Link