FabSwingers.com forum: What makes a good photo

By *eorge Jetson OP Man
over a year ago

Middlesbrough

So for probably the 5 millionth time here's another "I need photo ideas" thread.

Except I don't. I'm curious to what MAKES a good photo.

The outside, the indoors, the scenery, the editing, the people in the pic.

Whats the interpretation of a good pic.

For me it's the B&W shots, the deep shadows on the edges that highlight the muscle tone to the people in the pic. Very visual clarity of definition.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It varies,

And depends on how important artistry is on a pic of tits or a cock

I like be and darker images but thats just mybpersinal choice.

I think alot of pics are taken from unflattering angles. I like to Google images and try to copy pro shots sometimes

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

It all depends I like a variety of different kinds of photos on a profile. What I've noticed personally is for all the liking of B&W on the forum, if I put near identical pictures up one in colour and another in B&W it's always the colour ones that are most popular.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

"It varies,

And depends on how important artistry is on a pic of tits or a cock

I like be and darker images but thats just mybpersinal choice.

I think alot of pics are taken from unflattering angles. I like to Google images and try to copy pro shots sometimes

Pinterest is a handy tool to keep photo ideas in one place

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By *eorge Jetson OP Man
over a year ago

Middlesbrough

The outer edge fading is also a popular choice in my eyes, subtle haze from the scenery that doesn't remove the background but serves to slowly give the illusion of growing HD clarity to the central focal point.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shots that show creativity and imagination

Graceful lines, erotic images that make you think.

Most importantly for me though, ones that are in focus!

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By *estcountryDadBodMan
over a year ago

Exeter

Just one that I don’t think I look like a chubby mong

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Me!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hear the woman all live 100 different pictures of a cock all at different angles or over a toilet maybe next time a sky remote or a lynx can

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Something that is original and sticks out from the crowd.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Me!"

Ok that’s to entirely true

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By *herryblossom_BJWoman
over a year ago

Oxfordshire/Hampshire

Something that shows their sexual nature in the best light

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

I like a variety of different things about pictures.

Highlights and shadows giving depth and definition is certainly appealing, a spark of light on a shiny element... metal, glass... adds interest.

I like photos that make my mind work. A picture that says "he's waiting for me", or one that makes me want to touch or be touched by him. Or her, or them. Use of colour, b&w, lighting, all add to the effect and intrigue but for me it is a combination of those things and what the subject of the picture is doing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For me the background of the photo is as important as the subject.

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

I can appreciate all different kinds of pics whether blatant and in your face or subtle and teasing - the one common factor though is it's obvious some thought and creativity has gone into them and it's not just an "oh I'll just whip the camera out and snap away" type thing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm not touched by pictures in the way that many seem to be

So I like no frills ones that represent how someone would look in real life

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By *eorge Jetson OP Man
over a year ago

Middlesbrough

Almost all (if not all) of mine are neutral plain background, purely because it's difficult to pick out a suitable background and very often it's a difficult to get tne things in shot with just 1 person.

Is a plain background old news, are people wanting creativity in the backdrop, i can appreciate both angles, tne creativity of a background and the plain drop to highlight the foreground image

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

Pics that create a story, makes your mind wander. Erotic, sultry and gives you that oomph feel

Something with thought behind it so you can see the effort they’ve gone to to create intrigue.

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

"Almost all (if not all) of mine are neutral plain background, purely because it's difficult to pick out a suitable background and very often it's a difficult to get tne things in shot with just 1 person.

Is a plain background old news, are people wanting creativity in the backdrop, i can appreciate both angles, tne creativity of a background and the plain drop to highlight the foreground image "

Both ways work, for different types of picture, depending on what you're trying to achieve with the photo I think.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

"Pics that create a story, makes your mind wander. Erotic, sultry and gives you that oomph feel

Something with thought behind it so you can see the effort they’ve gone to to create intrigue.

K "

I love your pictures, makes me wish I was better at taking pictures

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Pics that create a story, makes your mind wander. Erotic, sultry and gives you that oomph feel

Something with thought behind it so you can see the effort they’ve gone to to create intrigue.

K "

Yours are brill, erotic, sexy, artistic and creative

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Apparently I been told it’s all about the angles and I am still shit at taking pics

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

Natural sunlight makes a big difference I think.

I personally can't stand selfies. I think it looks much better when somebody takes a photograph they don't try to be in and they can concentrate on framing it without the restriction of arm length. I also think it looks much better without seeing an arm stretched out like that. It's not how anybody would pose, so why would somebody want it in a photo? Luke

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

"Natural sunlight makes a big difference I think.

Sunlight is always a winner, try not to take photos at night. Most of the pictures of me are taken by myself, reasoning being if I've dressed up to take a photo and M is taking it, it won't get taken and we'll be predisposed. A tripod is a handy bit of kit

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By *eorge Jetson OP Man
over a year ago

Middlesbrough

"Pics that create a story, makes your mind wander. Erotic, sultry and gives you that oomph feel

Something with thought behind it so you can see the effort they’ve gone to to create intrigue.

K "

Checked your pics out, the magic to them is some of those look like proffesionl quality drawings, absolutely fantastic effects, that's the kind of thing I'm talking about.

Does that kind of effect make a good photo??

As far as I'm concerned yes! It absolutely does.

The complete removal of background for a flat dark surface to highlight the clarity of the images on the foreground.

Brilliant!!

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By *_91Man
over a year ago

manchester

As a guy that’s a little more of an average build with no sign of the muscular chest/arms and washboard abs that are often (and understandably!) preferred on here, I definitely find it difficult to find what kind of photos I should be posting

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By *estcountryDadBodMan
over a year ago

Exeter

"As a guy that’s a little more of an average build with no sign of the muscular chest/arms and washboard abs that are often (and understandably!) preferred on here, I definitely find it difficult to find what kind of photos I should be posting

I feel ya bro.... I’ve decided just to go with what I think looks ok and hope others do

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By *_91Man
over a year ago

manchester

I feel ya bro.... I’ve decided just to go with what I think looks ok and hope others do

I think that’s my problem, I never feel like something looks ok...so the battle is lost before it begins I guess!

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I want to know what someone looks like, to the extent that I can decide whether I find them attractive, or not. That should be the goal of a good photo here, to generate a decision by the viewer of whether you are a possibility as a match. Too much uncertainty and people give up and move on to the other people who messaged them.

I want it only to contain the people that I am in discussion with.

It should be brightly lit, in crystal clear focus and not give the impression that anything may have been omitted or distorted etc, such that I only get an accurate representation of those who may have physical intimacy with me.

I want full physical representation, though this doesn't have to mean full nudity. Clothes worn can represent how you may appear on a meeting. If they distort your physical appearance, they have weakened your case for letting me understand your physique and appearance. Any doubts or confusion are a lost cause. I'll move on.

I prefer a balance of shots, giving a good all around perspective of you. You don't need to have an extensive gallery upon what you may view as your strongest feature, it weakens the overall impression of you, not vice versa. Less is more. Give enough.

Remove or reduce anything that is not you from the pic. Anything else is a distraction and weakens the impression of you.

Smile on some or all of the facial shots - smiles draw me in to you.

Ensure your pics are relevant - if you have changed significantly, update them. Review their contents frequently - remove anything that distracts from you, including, including photo effects. If you could only have bad lighting on earlier shots, replace them with pics with the highest level of clarity.

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By *estcountryDadBodMan
over a year ago

Exeter

I feel ya bro.... I’ve decided just to go with what I think looks ok and hope others do

I think that’s my problem, I never feel like something looks ok...so the battle is lost before it begins I guess!"

But what you don’t like others might, don’t like my ass or love handles much but others have said they like my butt and wobbly bits! It’s tough I agree but posting more of me has helped accept that I’m not an Adonis buts that’s ok as some people don’t want that

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By *palWoman
over a year ago

The Bermuda Triangle in Suffolk

I find photos that get the imagination going and usually b/w work for me.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

I feel ya bro.... I’ve decided just to go with what I think looks ok and hope others do

I think that’s my problem, I never feel like something looks ok...so the battle is lost before it begins I guess!"

Not everyone is looking for the physical attributes you described. Don't put yourself down, take pictures of you you like and go from there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It depends very much on the kind of photo. But in general, clean backgrounds, nice lighting, some creativity or thought behind it and a good pose.

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By *eorge Jetson OP Man
over a year ago

Middlesbrough

"I want to know what someone looks like, to the extent that I can decide whether I find them attractive, or not. That should be the goal of a good photo here, to generate a decision by the viewer of whether you are a possibility as a match. Too much uncertainty and people give up and move on to the other people who messaged them.

I want it only to contain the people that I am in discussion with.

Remove or reduce anything that is not you from the pic. Anything else is a distraction and weakens the impression of you.

Smile on some or all of the facial shots - smiles draw me in to you.

What n absolutely excellent response.

This I like. Carefully considered options and thought with this reply.

Thankyou

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By *hrough the looking gla55Couple
over a year ago

Epsom

Always a fan of the less is more approach

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

"Pics that create a story, makes your mind wander. Erotic, sultry and gives you that oomph feel

Something with thought behind it so you can see the effort they’ve gone to to create intrigue.

K "

I agree with this

I’d also say check what’s in the background before you take the pics clean mirrors! And please not in the bathroom

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By *adame 2SwordsWoman
over a year ago

Victoria, London

it's all in the background for me. If its really mucky, then I won't be meeting. I know I can tell a lot of the guys lifestyle by what's going on in the background

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

"it's all in the background for me. If its really mucky, then I won't be meeting. I know I can tell a lot of the guys lifestyle by what's going on in the background"

This is very true!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, that same logic applies to photos. Some people like an everything out, no regard for setting, composition or even focus. Personally, I think less is more, I take carefully considered photos that are not just snapped at any old angle with a double chin/up nose shot and my pet hate of pants on the floor/general crap in the background.

I also really hate men taking photos of their cocks pointing into the toilet or while sat on the toilet.

And please, no photos taken in your kids' bedroom with their personal things in shot or photos with family portraits on the background. So rude and inconsiderate.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good lighting, clear shots and something that shows a little bit of effort and creativity.

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

"Pics that create a story, makes your mind wander. Erotic, sultry and gives you that oomph feel

Something with thought behind it so you can see the effort they’ve gone to to create intrigue.

I love your pictures, makes me wish I was better at taking pictures "

Thank you...they are just taken on our phone and a tripod so anyone can do them, with a little thought...

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By *arbarianzCouple
over a year ago

BARNSTAPLE

"Pics that create a story, makes your mind wander. Erotic, sultry and gives you that oomph feel

Something with thought behind it so you can see the effort they’ve gone to to create intrigue.

I love your pictures, makes me wish I was better at taking pictures

Thank you...they are just taken on our phone and a tripod so anyone can do them, with a little thought..."

To be fair, I actually got a ton of inspiration from BeyondPurity's page, stunning visuals.

We've been making an effort recently to take less 'posed' shots and more 'this is us, real people'.. but that's just us :D

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

"Pics that create a story, makes your mind wander. Erotic, sultry and gives you that oomph feel

Something with thought behind it so you can see the effort they’ve gone to to create intrigue.

Yours are brill, erotic, sexy, artistic and creative

Thank you

...we appreciate the compliment. Your pics are fantastic too....I think when the subject is good like yourself and C then the pic is already 3/4 of the way there

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

"Pics that create a story, makes your mind wander. Erotic, sultry and gives you that oomph feel

Something with thought behind it so you can see the effort they’ve gone to to create intrigue.

Checked your pics out, the magic to them is some of those look like proffesionl quality drawings, absolutely fantastic effects, that's the kind of thing I'm talking about.

Does that kind of effect make a good photo??

As far as I'm concerned yes! It absolutely does.

The complete removal of background for a flat dark surface to highlight the clarity of the images on the foreground.

Brilliant!! "

Thank you

Yes, sometimes we’ll remove the background or blur it out so the image is all you’ll see and what we want you to focus on.

C works her magic on editing...but we only ever edit the surroundings, never us. What you see, is what you get...we never alter ourselves as we want to look like we will in real life

unless we’ve blurred our faces...we haven’t got blurred faces

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By *he AmbassadorMan
over a year ago

IRLANDA. / Prague. / Cil Dara

"So for probably the 5 millionth time here's another "I need photo ideas" thread.

Except I don't. I'm curious to what MAKES a good photo.

The outside, the indoors, the scenery, the editing, the people in the pic.

Whats the interpretation of a good pic.

For me it's the B&W shots, the deep shadows on the edges that highlight the muscle tone to the people in the pic. Very visual clarity of definition. "
Dee-Cheesing prior to snapping is always a good start,

Also checking the jax is clear of floaters,

Here all week, happy to help

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Pics that create a story, makes your mind wander. Erotic, sultry and gives you that oomph feel

Something with thought behind it so you can see the effort they’ve gone to to create intrigue.

Yours are brill, erotic, sexy, artistic and creative

Thank you

...we appreciate the compliment. Your pics are fantastic too....I think when the subject is good like yourself and C then the pic is already 3/4 of the way there

Thank you

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I want it only to contain the people that I am in discussion with.

Remove or reduce anything that is not you from the pic. Anything else is a distraction and weakens the impression of you.

Smile on some or all of the facial shots - smiles draw me in to you.

What n absolutely excellent response.

This I like. Carefully considered options and thought with this reply.

Thankyou "

Thanks

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas

Something that shows your personality

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By *he AmbassadorMan
over a year ago

IRLANDA. / Prague. / Cil Dara

"Something that shows your personality

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and a clean Jax

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By *he AmbassadorMan
over a year ago

IRLANDA. / Prague. / Cil Dara

"Something that shows your personality

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and cute nipples,,

Smile,, I ment Smile,,, ahh shit,,

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas

"Something that shows your personality

and cute nipples,,

Smile,, I ment Smile,,, ahh shit,,

you calling my nipples cute

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By *he AmbassadorMan
over a year ago

IRLANDA. / Prague. / Cil Dara

"Something that shows your personality

and cute nipples,,

Smile,, I ment Smile,,, ahh shit,,

you calling my nipples cute

"
for only 2 years straight,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think tasteful shots and teasing poses are the best. Show off your best angles and leave the viewer want more. This could be in a carefully done pose, or using objects to your advantage.

In terms of objects, it would be cool if they were hobby-related so that people get to visualise what you like.

Filters are pretty good too and only recently started using them for mine but don't like them too overdone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have you ever thought of trying the "bent over, camera through the legs bumhole in the mirror shot"?

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By *he AmbassadorMan
over a year ago

IRLANDA. / Prague. / Cil Dara

"Have you ever thought of trying the "bent over, camera through the legs bumhole in the mirror shot"?

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas

"Have you ever thought of trying the "bent over, camera through the legs bumhole in the mirror shot"?

That nearly broke fab

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Angles and good lighting i’d say are key. Clean and neat background too or very minimal!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Have you ever thought of trying the "bent over, camera through the legs bumhole in the mirror shot"?

Omg those pictures!

I've stared into the abyss, and the abyss stared back

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Have you ever thought of trying the "bent over, camera through the legs bumhole in the mirror shot"?

That nearly broke fab

What? Nobody fabbed it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd say an attractive person in it is a pretty good start

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By *aountyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Something that shows your personality

There's definitely something about your personality

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas

"Have you ever thought of trying the "bent over, camera through the legs bumhole in the mirror shot"?

That nearly broke fab

What? Nobody fabbed it!

Big liar I did

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas

"Something that shows your personality

There's definitely something about your personality

I’m very friendly right

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Have you ever thought of trying the "bent over, camera through the legs bumhole in the mirror shot"?

That nearly broke fab

What? Nobody fabbed it!

Big liar I did

* flirting *

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By *_91Man
over a year ago

manchester

"I'd say an attractive person in it is a pretty good start "

Damn knew I was going wrong somewhere

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good lighting improves the quality, try different angles and different locations. A messy background can ruin a good photo.

Show your personality off

The forum challenges are always good to look out for gives new ideas and then just put your own unique twist on them to stand out!

Good luck with it

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas

"Have you ever thought of trying the "bent over, camera through the legs bumhole in the mirror shot"?

That nearly broke fab

What? Nobody fabbed it!

Big liar I did

* flirting *

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By *he English OneMan
over a year ago

west

"So for probably the 5 millionth time here's another "I need photo ideas" thread.

Except I don't. I'm curious to what MAKES a good photo.

The outside, the indoors, the scenery, the editing, the people in the pic.

Whats the interpretation of a good pic.

For me it's the B&W shots, the deep shadows on the edges that highlight the muscle tone to the people in the pic. Very visual clarity of definition. "

Oh that is an easy question to answer you simply compare your pic with mine 9 out 10 times your pics will be grand

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

What makes a classic song? It's a story that never stop telling you its tale each time you hear it.

A great photo, does the same job, each time you see it you might notice a small detail that, somehow wasn't there before.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

"Pics that create a story, makes your mind wander. Erotic, sultry and gives you that oomph feel

Something with thought behind it so you can see the effort they’ve gone to to create intrigue.

I love your pictures, makes me wish I was better at taking pictures

Thank you...they are just taken on our phone and a tripod so anyone can do them, with a little thought..."

Thanks I'll try that

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