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Chapter 12: Taking Great Pictures
Microsoft Digital Image Standard User’s Manual
10. Show Your Pictures to Other People
Even when you are making great progress with your photography skills, it’s
easy to overlook the shortcomings in your own work. To continue improving
your abilities, show your photos to other people. Getting others’ opinions is an
invaluable learning experience.
Good pictures should be visually exciting to people, eliciting a "Wow, this is
great!" response. If you find that people are not very excited by your photos, ask
them what they think is missing, and what you could do to make them better.
You’ll be surprised what some people like and do not like about your pictures.
Find other photographers in your community. You can look at each others’ work
and give feedback. This kind of mutually beneficial arrangement also helps you
to develop your critical eye.
While it’s important to show your photos to others, remember that you are the
ultimate judge of your own work. Photography is an art and, as an artist, you
should establish your own voice and style. You don’t have to listen to every
piece of advice, and you might produce your best work by taking chances and
following your own instincts.
That said, photographs are made to be seen! As you improve you photography
skills, showing off your photos can be the best part.