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How to deliver a good photo critique

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I wanted to do this since a long time ago, but didn't have time on my hand.
This is my first tutorial, I'm pretty sure that there are some mistakes which I can't figure out at this hour :lol:
I planned a few other tutorials (which will be not as boring as this one!).
I hope it was useful and I'd be happy to hear your suggestions about other tutorials which you would like to see :la:
I'll also create the second part of this tutorial, called How to accept a critique


Kind of..funny, heh? That I request critiques on a tutorial of critiques :lol: But it's my first one and I'd like to know what you guys think :iconwoohooplz:

** Thank you ~fluf-studios
*overall
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:star::star::star::star-empty: Overall
:star::star::star-half::star-empty::star-empty: Vision
:star::star::star::star-half::star-empty: Originality
:star::star::star::star-half::star-empty: Technique
:star::star::star::star-empty::star-empty: Impact

Great job for your first critique! It's fantastic and very helpful. <img src="e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b…" width="15" height="15" alt=":D" title=":D (Big Grin)"/>
However, there are some things that could be improved. <img src="e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s…" width="15" height="15" alt=":)" title=":) (Smile)"/>

It's very easy to understand. It covers all important points, such as the message/concept and the actual photograph itself. However, while you listed the things one should note when making a critique, I honestly think it would be much more helpful, if you stated how to analyze these areas and critique them.
Sure, you've given an explanation on what those were, but you didn't add when they help a picture, or when they ruin one. For example: "Perspective - Is the photo taken at an interesting angle? How much depth does it add? Usually, aerial perspectives are good in... But they ruin pictures that..." This would help the reader get a better hold on the topic. (In Number 1, "Interpretation" is an example of what I am talking about as it gives the reader the real idea of interpreting the piece) I also suggest giving the readers questions to ask themselves when they do a photo critique, as this also will help them understand more.

In regards to the design and lay out of your tutorial, I think it's excellent that it blends with the site. I think it would be easier to read, if the text was a little darker than it is now. I see no problem in regards to spelling, though in number 4, the first sentence "What the artist did good" has a grammatical error. It's supposed to be "What areas did the artist do good in?".

I really love the great tips in the end- they're very useful and effective, and a great addition to the tutorial. <img src="e.deviantart.net/emoticons/n/n…" width="15" height="15" alt=":nod:" title="Nod"/>

Again, great job on this! You were a bit indefinite and vague, but overall this is a lovely tutorial to read. One I'd recommend.

I hope this helps! <img src="e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b…" width="15" height="15" alt=":D" title=":D (Big Grin)"/>
Have a nice day~ <img src="e.deviantart.net/emoticons/w/w…" width="25" height="20" alt=":wave:" title="Hi!"/>