Posting Guidelines

Note: Instructions for using the TPN image critique galleries can be found on the Forum Help page.

Critiques can range from the simple to the complex. They can cover the detailed technical nuances of image taking, post-processing or composition, and they can offer insights into the emotional or personal impact of an image. For suggestions on how to approach making a comment, review Jim Erhardt's excellent The Art of Image Critique.

Fundamentally, TPN is about photographers helping photographers to improve themselves. There is as much to gained by posting a well-constructed critique of an image as there is in receiving one. All comments must be posted in the spirit of constructive, congenial, and professional support for our friends and colleagues. Any comments falling outside this province will be deleted, and repeated offences will not be permitted.

Things to Know...

Please review our Terms of Use before using this site.

Important Notice - These forums and galleries are intended solely for the promotion of the art and technique of travel, outdoor and adventure photography. The use of these forums for any other purpose is strictly forbidden. TPN reserves the right to edit, delete or close any thread or post deemed inappropriate and/or outside the intended scope of this site. Please review the Rules and Policies section found on the bottom of this page.

All images appearing in these galleries are the property of the respective photographers. All images are protected by US, UK, and international copyright laws, and are not to be downloaded or reproduced in any way without the written permission of the photographer.

The following guidelines apply to all images posted in the TPN image critique galleries

  1. The person posting the image must hold the copyrights to the image. The posting of pirated material is strictly prohibited!
  2. Images must pertain to travel, outdoor or adventure photography.
  3. Use a short yet descriptive photo title.
  4. Include information on where the image was taken, equipment and film used, camera/flash settings and how the equipment was supported (tripod, handheld, etc.). We strongly encourage the description of any specific technique or skill that was used to capture the image.
  5. Indicate if the image is "full frame" or "cropped." If cropped, give a brief description of how much and from what side(s).
  6. If the image has been digitally altered beyond simple adjustments to colour, contrast and sharpening, etc., please state so in your post!
  7. Image size must be limited to 640 pixels on its longest side. For panoramic images (horizontal only), images may be sized to 720 pixels in width but must be limited to 360 pixels maximum in height.
  8. Maximum file size for images hosted by TPN is 200KB (RGB JPEG files only). The 200KB limit does not apply for posts that link to images on other servers. However, bear in mind that larger files will take longer to load, particularly for those on dial-up connections.
  9. The posting limit is one image every 24 hours in each forum.
  10. Do not delete your image after comments have been posted.
  11. Please keep your comments constructive and friendly! Contact the TPN Editor if you feel any comment or image is inappropriate. The TPN staff reserves the right to delete or leave stand any post at their discretion.
  12. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in the deletion of your image or post.

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