what other photography sites do you visit?

**boriscleto** · 07-07-2015, 06:30 AM

Originally posted by canis

dpreview.com

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6BQ5 · 07-07-2015, 06:37 AM

Imaging Resources and Peta Pixel are my two top sites.

wissink · 07-07-2015, 07:30 AM

I also frequent DPreview but only when google searches take me there. I never specifically enter their url. I also enjoy following the Stunning Digital Photography community on Facebook / Youtube. Its a closed group to whomever bought their book. It can be busy, but you get to recognize the regulars even before you see their names. That can be neat. Tony & Chelsea Northrup can be fun to watch on their Thursday live shows. Their other videos tend to be educational also. I sometimes get tired of seeing so many images in my facebook, but often the critique can be useful as I can compare it to my own understanding (even if the photos aren't mine). The reason I haven't "unfollowed" is because of advice I've read several times about daily exposure to images and critique.

**frogoutofwater** · 07-07-2015, 09:16 AM

I belong to some private FB groups that are very specific to my areas of interest (e.g., animal photography, nature photography). One of the pet photography groups I belong to is specifically focused on critique, and I get some very helpful input when I submit images to it. Another group I belonged to for a while (which was focused more on commercial pet photography) was highly focused on critique and business development skills. There were optional homework assignments, and weekly themes. A number of the members were actively involved in the Professional Photographers Association, and there was an opportunity to learn about and participate in "print competition" (via the FB group) as a way to learn more about how the print competition works in PPA. I also belong to a FB group focusing on shelter/rescue photography and it offers a mix of feedback and advice on working in a shelter environment.

So, all in all, I find FB quite helpful - if you find groups that are truly committed to providing critique and feedback, and not just "liking" your images.

AquaDome · 07-07-2015, 11:32 PM

There are some Facebook groups: Vintage Camera Collectors, The Darkroom, and Film Photographers Union have discussions going on. The photo-sharing groups don't tend to have discussion, but they can be good motivators to get out and shoot something on-topic every day. ArtPhoto Group and Kaleidos - Black&White are daily topics. The Official Black And White Challenge is users challenging each other. Pixel Induced is just photo sharing. All of these accept digital images. The Old School (FILM ONLY) Photo Group and Welcome To The Film Experience are both film only and have very few regular contributors. The Surrealist and Visionary Art Group accepts original artwork in any medium, but it should be surrealistic or visionary in nature.

There is also APUG.org (Analog Photography Users Group). They are very strict about keeping the discussions about analog photography and processing. APUG has a sister site, DPUG.org (Digital Photography Users Group) which I have never visited because Pentax Forums meets all my digital photography forum needs. Photo.net always pops up when I'm doing a Google search for answers to weird camera questions, but I have never actually browsed their content directly. Sometimes I go to DPReview if I want to see what the trolls are doing.

Canis · 07-08-2015, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Attachment 274579

I do not understand your criticism of DPreview. Am I missing something? I think your puking emoticon doesn't tell the story. I think the site is pretty helpful.

**boriscleto** · 07-08-2015, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by Canis

I do not understand your criticism of DPreview. Am I missing something? I think your puking emoticon doesn't tell the story. I think the site is pretty helpful.

This site was created by people who were banned from DPReview. DPReview still doesn't allow linking to PentaxForums...not to mention they always find a way to rate a Canikon higher than a Pentax when they bother to finally do a review...

And the software they are using for their forum is like something out of the 1990s.

pinholecam · 07-08-2015, 10:38 PM

Sometimes, I feel that this site can be a disservice to Pentax.
We are singing to the same tune.
It limits our exposure as well as limit others from getting exposed to Pentax.

I frequent
MFlenses - good exposure to old lenses
FM forums - high standard of pictures and discussion
Clubsnap - large base of various brands and its local to me (and the best non online Pentax user community that there is)

The sad thing to me is that as Pentax users congregate to a Pentax specific site, Pentax exposure to non users become a rarity.
No one mentions Pentax stuff much on other forums.
So an excellent brand with great lenses fall even more to the wayside in user perception.

Mojoni · 07-08-2015, 10:46 PM

Uglyhedgehog.com

magkelly · 07-08-2015, 11:04 PM

Originally posted by pinholecam

Sometimes, I feel that this site can be a disservice to Pentax.
We are singing to the same tune.
It limits our exposure as well as limit others from getting exposed to Pentax.

I frequent
MFlenses - good exposure to old lenses
FM forums - high standard of pictures and discussion
Clubsnap - large base of various brands and its local to me (and the best non online Pentax user community that there is)

The sad thing to me is that as Pentax users congregate to a Pentax specific site, Pentax exposure to non users become a rarity.
No one mentions Pentax stuff much on other forums.
So an excellent brand with great lenses fall even more to the wayside in user perception.

Actually Pentax is mentioned quite a bit on some of the forums I listed. There are a lot of Pentaxians on MFL, APUG, and there are actually like 3 other Pentax forums out there that I've noted. They're okay, but this is the one I like, shrug. I sometimes see a few of us on the M43 forum too...

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07-07-2015, 06:30 AM	#16
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by canis dpreview.com

07-07-2015, 06:37 AM	#17
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Imaging Resources and Peta Pixel are my two top sites.

07-07-2015, 07:30 AM	#18
wissink Veteran Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: S-ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 609	I also frequent DPreview but only when google searches take me there. I never specifically enter their url. I also enjoy following the Stunning Digital Photography community on Facebook / Youtube. Its a closed group to whomever bought their book. It can be busy, but you get to recognize the regulars even before you see their names. That can be neat. Tony & Chelsea Northrup can be fun to watch on their Thursday live shows. Their other videos tend to be educational also. I sometimes get tired of seeing so many images in my facebook, but often the critique can be useful as I can compare it to my own understanding (even if the photos aren't mine). The reason I haven't "unfollowed" is because of advice I've read several times about daily exposure to images and critique.

07-07-2015, 09:16 AM	#19
frogoutofwater Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 674	I belong to some private FB groups that are very specific to my areas of interest (e.g., animal photography, nature photography). One of the pet photography groups I belong to is specifically focused on critique, and I get some very helpful input when I submit images to it. Another group I belonged to for a while (which was focused more on commercial pet photography) was highly focused on critique and business development skills. There were optional homework assignments, and weekly themes. A number of the members were actively involved in the Professional Photographers Association, and there was an opportunity to learn about and participate in "print competition" (via the FB group) as a way to learn more about how the print competition works in PPA. I also belong to a FB group focusing on shelter/rescue photography and it offers a mix of feedback and advice on working in a shelter environment. So, all in all, I find FB quite helpful - if you find groups that are truly committed to providing critique and feedback, and not just "liking" your images.

07-07-2015, 11:32 PM	#20
AquaDome Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Carlisle, IN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,475	There are some Facebook groups: Vintage Camera Collectors, The Darkroom, and Film Photographers Union have discussions going on. The photo-sharing groups don't tend to have discussion, but they can be good motivators to get out and shoot something on-topic every day. ArtPhoto Group and Kaleidos - Black&White are daily topics. The Official Black And White Challenge is users challenging each other. Pixel Induced is just photo sharing. All of these accept digital images. The Old School (FILM ONLY) Photo Group and Welcome To The Film Experience are both film only and have very few regular contributors. The Surrealist and Visionary Art Group accepts original artwork in any medium, but it should be surrealistic or visionary in nature. There is also APUG.org (Analog Photography Users Group). They are very strict about keeping the discussions about analog photography and processing. APUG has a sister site, DPUG.org (Digital Photography Users Group) which I have never visited because Pentax Forums meets all my digital photography forum needs. Photo.net always pops up when I'm doing a Google search for answers to weird camera questions, but I have never actually browsed their content directly. Sometimes I go to DPReview if I want to see what the trolls are doing.

07-08-2015, 08:48 AM	#21
Canis Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Columbia, Maryland Posts: 432	Originally posted by boriscleto Attachment 274579 I do not understand your criticism of DPreview. Am I missing something? I think your puking emoticon doesn't tell the story. I think the site is pretty helpful.

07-08-2015, 09:04 AM	#22
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by Canis I do not understand your criticism of DPreview. Am I missing something? I think your puking emoticon doesn't tell the story. I think the site is pretty helpful. This site was created by people who were banned from DPReview. DPReview still doesn't allow linking to PentaxForums...not to mention they always find a way to rate a Canikon higher than a Pentax when they bother to finally do a review... And the software they are using for their forum is like something out of the 1990s.

07-08-2015, 10:38 PM	#23
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,709	Sometimes, I feel that this site can be a disservice to Pentax. We are singing to the same tune. It limits our exposure as well as limit others from getting exposed to Pentax. I frequent MFlenses - good exposure to old lenses FM forums - high standard of pictures and discussion Clubsnap - large base of various brands and its local to me (and the best non online Pentax user community that there is) The sad thing to me is that as Pentax users congregate to a Pentax specific site, Pentax exposure to non users become a rarity. No one mentions Pentax stuff much on other forums. So an excellent brand with great lenses fall even more to the wayside in user perception.

07-08-2015, 10:46 PM	#24
Mojoni Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 60	Uglyhedgehog.com

07-08-2015, 11:04 PM	#25
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Originally posted by pinholecam Sometimes, I feel that this site can be a disservice to Pentax. We are singing to the same tune. It limits our exposure as well as limit others from getting exposed to Pentax. I frequent MFlenses - good exposure to old lenses FM forums - high standard of pictures and discussion Clubsnap - large base of various brands and its local to me (and the best non online Pentax user community that there is) The sad thing to me is that as Pentax users congregate to a Pentax specific site, Pentax exposure to non users become a rarity. No one mentions Pentax stuff much on other forums. So an excellent brand with great lenses fall even more to the wayside in user perception. Actually Pentax is mentioned quite a bit on some of the forums I listed. There are a lot of Pentaxians on MFL, APUG, and there are actually like 3 other Pentax forums out there that I've noted. They're okay, but this is the one I like, shrug. I sometimes see a few of us on the M43 forum too...