We’ve added a new feature to make image critiques even more useful: members can now share revised versions of their images directly within the original critique topic.
Once your image has received feedback, you’ll see a Share Revised Version option at the top of your topic. This lets you upload a new version of the image and, if you’d like, add a short note about what you changed.
Your revision will appear at the top of the original post, above the original version, so others can easily compare the two and continue the conversation.
If you make additional changes after more feedback, you can add another revision. You’ll also have the option to replace your latest revision if you uploaded the wrong file or want to correct your note.
This will also add (+revised) to the topic title automatically, and add a reply from the system that a revised image has been added.
This gives each critique topic a clearer sense of progression, showing not only the original image and the feedback, but also how the image evolves through the process.
We hope this makes critiques more helpful, more conversational, and more rewarding for everyone involved.
Please let me know if you run into any issues or have suggestions for improvements!
We’ve always been able to add a re-worked version. But that often led to techy difficulties for some by having the edit the text in their post. ie., cryptic html codes for the image post.
So think this great simplifies, and automates a poster’s ability to add a revised version!
I’m glad to know about the Share Revised Version in Image Critiques as I would like to take the feedback I get from the critique and decide for myself if I want to use it or not. What I’m finding however, is that other’s are taking my image and re-editing it themselves and then posting their rendition, which I find presumptuous and a step too far. I’m on the verge of not sharing or participating in the Critiques because of this behavior. Does anyone else take issue with someone else editing your photo?
Alice Wilson
Nope, I’m not that fussed about it and it’s a reason why NPN exists in the first place. It’s always a given that this can happen. Realizing how nice it is that someone took the time and had the interest to apply their creativity to your image is a great way to feel better about it even if you wouldn’t have come to the same end with the photo. It’s all about sharing ideas and techniques not necessarily saying one way is better than another.
I’m glad it helped because we wouldn’t want to see you leave. Granted, it is an unusual feature of the site that this is encouraged. As a matter of fact there is another discussion about this going on here that might help frame the process even more for you -
Hi Alice, I’m glad Kristen helped frame this a bit. I also completely understand why it might feel surprising if you weren’t expecting it.
Visual reworks have been part of the critique process on NPN for a long time, and they can be very helpful when someone is trying to show an idea that’s hard to explain with words alone. They aren’t meant to override your vision or suggest that someone else’s version is “right,” but more to demonstrate a possible direction, adjustment, or technique.
That said, your reaction is valid too. Every photographer has a different comfort level with seeing their image interpreted by someone else. One of the most helpful things you can do when posting for critique is to be clear about what kind of feedback you’re looking for. If the image is close to your vision and you’re mainly wondering about mood, contrast, color, composition, or some other specific element, saying that up front will usually lead to more focused feedback.
And if you prefer that others not download and rework your image, it’s perfectly reasonable to say that in your post as well. Something as simple as, “I’d prefer written feedback only on this one,” or “Please don’t post edited versions, but I’d love thoughts on…” is completely fine.
The more clearly you share your intent and boundaries, the easier it is for others to offer feedback in a way that feels useful and respectful.
Often when I’m taking a photo I’m not trying to document a scene, I’m trying to create an image that reflects what “I” was feeling/seeing at the time, that’s when reworking the image is difficult for me. That doesn’t mean that I’ve missed distractions or that there were other crop options, etc, etc. This discussion has been helpful though because now I know I need to be clear about the “Please don’t edit my image” message, but I also know I have lots of room for improvement and appreciate anyone who takes the time to share their ideas.
Alice