Critique the Community Episode 35 - Minimalistic Photos

This episode of Critique the Community focused on minimalism in photography. We selected 20 images from the Fstoppers community to provide feedback to and offered two of the entrants free Fstoppers original tutorials.

Let us know in the comments whether or not you want us to review less images per episode and why.

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[naughtyskweet]

I'm just kind of confused with this one. They asked for minimalist, and then every critique seems essentially that it's too little. Like too much space, not enough content

[ForTheLoveOfSuits]

Prefer 20, long is good. I don’t submit but really enjoy these.

[gregforeman]

when you set the category, please judge the photo by the category you set.

[QPolice]

One thing I would recommend is to let the photographers explain their images in 1 or 2 sentences before each image to avoid a lot of this confusion and questioning.

[bushdadnick]

Keep them long they are a great learning tool, for all of us

[AustinPageofficial]

The first image seems like a great use of minimalism in landscape. They even mention that and then critique it for it's minimal quality. If it had lots of clouds every where or a higher horizon line it wouldn't feel minimal anymore. I think the broad, blankness of the sky makes it feel more graphic, and the highlight on the mountain looks natural and functions well because it's the focal point of the image: the tip of the mountain. I think it's great

[GeekyNerdDad]

I don’t submit photos but love the long form videos you guys do. Just my opinion but I would love to see you guys stick with 20

[derontompke]

I prefer 20 personally and I don't submit, but I imagine rendering sucks more so you guys be you, it's good either way.

[davidsdreamland]

noooo keep the long format videos. Love putting this on when im working on my photos and just chilling watching and listening to you guys. In the world of podcasts we need more long format videos.

[chrisperry]

I don’t summit, but, I love the longer videos from you guys. The discussion and the fact you guys move onto different images keep the video engaging and the longer duration make sense, worthwhile and relevant, compared to other creators who are creating longer videos with out as much substance for the view time.

[DittyWolf]

Long videos because it helps to have the 20 images because we can see many examples of what to do and what not to do.

[connormoriarty]

Thanks for the kind words about my sunglasses shot you two! I'll head back in and touch up the edges. (Fun fact, I'm also the dude with the controversial Cheetah photo from 2 weeks ago XD)

[colemessina]

Keep it at 20! The videos aren't too long and they are informational and interesting to watch

[Soda_Le_Moon]

VIEWERS, stop disliking these videos, come on.
This format is great.
(I like 20)

[meechie]

Please stay with 20. More would be great. An hour isn’t too long for this content.

[lewiscudd]

I feel like the first photo is such a rare landscape image and so refreshing. Loved it

[soma]

I love 20. I don’t mind watching you guys for 40-60 minutes. I very much appreciate the honesty and ACTUAL critiques y’all give!

[k.g.wuensch]

Regarding the snake picture - that looks quite natural to me, long lens, low vantage point - and it's a superb wildlife shot all by itself. And the next photo shows the mounds that will be created in saltworks for example in the Mediterranean coast...

[WalkingCasino]

I prefer 45 minute or longer videos. Let's me relax, really immerse myself into the experience, the editing and pace doesn't feel rushed and fills up my lunch break nicely.

[notloganparker]

That spider shot looked really good in my opinion, I think it perfectly nails "minimalistic" as a requirement