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Women's Just Right™ Skort
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This woven skort delivers a beautiful balance: the perfect amount of fabric and stretch for a sleek, flattering shape and a comfortable fit that is equally ideal for daily wear as it is for all kinds of active endeavors.
- Omni-Shield advanced repellency
- Omni-Shade UPF 50
- 2-way comfort stretch
- Interior drawcord
- Zip-closed security pocket
- Length: 18"
- Short inseam: 3 and 1/2"
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- 96% nylon/4% elastane Summiteer Lite
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Blocks UVA and UVB rays to help prevent sunburn and long-term skin damage.
Women's Just Right™ Skort is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 70.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Liza62 from New favorite skort!! I love that this skort can go from very causal to office attire. Need to get this in the other colors available.
Date published: 2017-06-08
Rated 4 out of 5 by CatLadySusan from Cute but snug I purchased 2 items in the Just Right collection to use on trail and in more formal settings. This skort is cute and not too short, even for someone a bit older like me. The shorts underneath are stretchy and fit tightly. Unfortunately, the skirt runs rather small. Oddly, the pants in this same collection ran large. Both items are going back.
Date published: 2017-06-07
Rated 3 out of 5 by PNWGrandma from Might work for you I had high hopes for this skort but it just didn't work for me. The short and skirt are joined by the zipper which caused the skirt portioned to bunch up in front. Made it look like it was gathered at the crotch. Perhaps I hust need a larger size or it may just be made for a taller person.
Date published: 2017-03-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by BillieP from Skort Quality I have worn these Shorts for years and they are so very comfortable and durable. I buy a size larger than I normally wear, to get a longer skirt.
Date published: 2017-03-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by m924 from the perfect skort My only regret is that it does not come in other colors..like navy, white
Date published: 2017-01-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bitsya1 from Super cute! This is the first skort that I have purchased from Columbia. I ordered a 6 and it fit true to size. I am 5'4" tall, and weigh 127lbs. I wore it for Christmas with tights and a red sweater. It has a lot of stretch and is very comfortable! I golf and travel a lot, this will be a great addition to my travel attire!
Date published: 2017-01-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by Len4 from perfect skort I read the previous reviews of how it runs a little small and went up one size and it fits perfectly. Can't wait until summer, comfortable and functional for any activity while looking well put together.
Date published: 2016-12-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jayllo from Most Versatile and Perfect Skirt I have never loved a garment so much! The fit is perfect...love the little pocket. I will hike in this skirt, change my shoes and then go to the office, couldn't be better!
Date published: 2016-12-05
Rated 4 out of 5 by RMarie from Great Travel Skirt Love this skirt. I brought it on a summer trip to Europe. Super comfortable and flattering. Only problem was was that the shorts ride up which is disappointing but it never felt uncomfortable.
Date published: 2016-10-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by DazzleMe from Nice skort This skort is well made and it does run a bit snug and I am hoping it will stretch out a bit while wearing it. If you have some muffin top then I would suggest you go up a size. I got the black color and it is opaque; very light weight and very comfy. The short length is 17" and the attached shorts underneath are shorter and do not ride up and do not stick out from under the skirt. I really wish Columbia would write the lengths (how many inches long) their skorts, shirts, and dresses are as it would take the guess work and hassle out when ordering. Can be dressed up alittle or down. This skort is less expensive than the LL Bean brand skorts.
Date published: 2016-09-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by Roadrummer from Go to item Love this skort. Great for traveling, shopping, outdoor activities. Cool comfortable, non-binding and the perfect length for my over 60 legs. I can count on Columbia to carry my size and fit. Just wish this came in khaki color! I love this skort so much that I have 2 in black.
Date published: 2016-09-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mimi808 from Women's Skort is Just Right I love these skorts. They look so nice and are so comfortable. I highly recommend.
Date published: 2016-09-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kakie from Great style This skort was everything I hoped for. The fabric was soft, the length was as long as I wanted. I was very happy with this skort. I wanted to get more but I already purchased the two colors that were available. Great buy!
Date published: 2016-09-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by hikerdd from Perfect length Love my skirt, it's not too short like lots of them..
Date published: 2016-08-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by KLGreener from Comfy, stylish, practical - what more could I want! This cute skort is perfect when I want the convenience of wearing shorts, but desire a little dressier appearance. I find it very comfortable - stretchy in all the right places. The fabric is soft, yet strong and lays nicely. Great fit. Great skort! I could live in it all summer. I guess I should buy another one in a different color... :)
Date published: 2016-08-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by JerseyJo from just right skort I know the sizes run a little small so the skort fit just right for me. Theskort is perfect for all activities, biking, golfing and looks great at the same time.
Date published: 2016-08-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by Nspskier69 from Woman's skort I bought two of these skirts and absolutely love them. They fit well and are super comfortable. At first I wondered if the shorts underneath would be too hot or cumbersome. They are neither. Great to wear on the golf course,bike or trail.
Date published: 2016-08-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by Nikki5541 from I love this skirt. I am 5 foot tall and 115 lbs and I got a size 6. It is a little big but very comfortable. I have worn it for work and camping. This skirt is great for both.
Date published: 2016-08-18
Rated 4 out of 5 by skort from casual skirt great light weight material. runs small. will definitely be looking to purchase more in the future.
Date published: 2016-08-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by KatyGram from Very comfortable and versatile I am 60 and and found these skorts to be not only comfortable to wear, but also stylish and suitable for any age group. I wore them on a very hot day being outside all day and loved them. They didn't show any wrinkles. They are sporty for casual wear but yet can be dressed up with a nice top. I will wear this to work as a teacher - perfect for getting on the floor with young kids. I would love to buy more in different colors if they were available. I'm between a size 10-12 and went with the size 12. It fits great. It has a pull waist cord if I should decide to get down to a true size 10. If you're trying to decide between 2 sizes I would go with the larger. I will get a lot of use from these skorts and definitely recommend them.
Date published: 2016-07-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kemo from Perfect casual skort I love this skort and have two of them now. The length is perfect for me because I don't like too short skorts (5'1", 115 lbs). I wear this skirt for casual days and for hiking. As a hiking skort it's quick drying and very breathable. I don't get too hot when wearing it and it doesn't bunch up or feel too tight in areas. The only thing I would improve is adding some rubber grippers (like on bike shorts) to keep the inner short from riding up when hiking.
Date published: 2016-07-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by clip from go to casual summer wear This is the perfect piece! A bit dressier than shorts, lightweight, comfortable and quick dry. Camping or the grocery store, works for me- I ordered up a size for fit- waistband is adjustable.
Date published: 2016-07-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by JSC45 from Love it! The skirt runs a little tighter than my other Columbia skorts but this wasn't a problem for me as I'm 5'1" and about 120 lbs. It's a "to go" everywhere skort.
Date published: 2016-07-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by FlygaTwiga from Love the Skort, Runs Super Small Thank you for everyone who wrote reviews about the Skort running small. I ordered it 2 sizes larger than I might have otherwise & it fit perfectly. I love it so much I am ordering more. This is, to me, the perfect combination skirt/short. I am in love with this Columbia product. Well done!
Date published: 2016-06-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by Madean03 from Chic and practical I live in NW Portland, at the base of Washington Park. We walk everywhere. Often we will hike up to the rose garden, and then walk downtown for a movie. The skirt is a perfect skirt to keep casual or throw a sweater or wrap on and dress it up! I bought all three colors.
Date published: 2016-05-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by Hatchersheri from Just Right Skort lives up to its name! It fits great and is soooo comfortable. I love it!
Date published: 2016-05-18
Rated 2 out of 5 by grammie328 from fit I usually wear 6 or an 8. I ordered an 8 because you said it fit slightly smaller. It fit much smaller!
Date published: 2016-04-29
Rated 3 out of 5 by Colorado7 from Weird waistline I specifically ordered this skort because it has a drawstring waist. I'm pretty thin, and it seems like everything is too big in the waist for me. The problem is the two points of the drawstring are several inches apart, not close together where it buttons as you would expect. So if you need to draw it up to tighten the waist, it pouches out in the front. Plus the string cut rather uncomfortably into the abdomen. Major design flaw to me, I sent it back. Also note, I usually wear a size 4 but ordered a 6 based on other reviews that it ran small. It does. Even the 6 was rather snug through the derriere, with the waist being overall bigger.
Date published: 2016-04-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by Chiiki from 'JUST RIGHT SKORT' I haven't had a chance to wear this skort yet because it is still winter; however, I love it. It is dressier looking and feels so comfortable on. I can't wait to wear it as I walk the El Camino in northern Spain this September. The quality is very good and the sizing is perfect.
Date published: 2016-03-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by Califmom from Gem of a skort! Unlike the latest Armadale design with its quirky metal closures that pull the fabric, this gem of a skort has one front metal snap and zipper that stays put. The fit for me (size 12) is comfortable and true to size. The length, which is above the knee, and cut is appropriate for the office and can be dressed up or down for weekends. I have the black and will be buying the other colors but would love it in navy, white and pastels.
Date published: 2016-02-18
Rated 4 out of 5 by Melkins from Good quality skort I was looking for a skort, and this one is great. It's hard to find skorts this season that aren't super short or have some weird design - I'm a very young 40, but I haven't worn mini skirts since the 90's. This is a little shorter than I'd like (I'm 5'6" and 130# and it hits about 2" above my knee when standing) but since there are shorts attached I haven't gotten very self conscious about it. The fabric is super forgiving, resists stains, and is lightweight and dries quickly. Good for physical activities or just running around town.
Date published: 2015-08-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by Yoopermom from Very pleased with this skort. Comfortable, great length, can wear for work (business casual) or play. Runs small, especially compared to Columbia Just Right Pants, which I also love.
Date published: 2015-07-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kathy2765 from Wonderful Skort I love this skort! The quality is great, the material will launder very well. It is just what I was looking for! I used the size chart associated with the skort. Taking my measurements and comparing them with the chart gave me a very good fit. I recommend doing this as the resulting size is not what I usually get. This is an excellent alternative to shorts and I will take them on an upcoming trip to Europe. Shirts look good tucked in as well as left out. I bought the black and there is a dark gray. I wish Columbia made them in other colors.
Date published: 2015-07-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by zipmom from Skort Columbia as gotten it right on so much of their womens active wear, this is another example! I get compliments frequently.
Date published: 2015-07-16
Rated 4 out of 5 by Coll34 from Comfortable skort These skorts are designed well and fit well. The only reason for the 4-star rating is the shorts ride up on the inner thighs all the time! Why not make the shorts under the cute skirt more like running or yoga shorts so they stay up better?? If you did, I would buy more and recommend them to family/friends more. Thank you for your time.
Date published: 2015-07-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by Pava from Comfy Skort This versatile skort is perfect for golfing, side zip pocket holds balls comfortably. I usually wear a size 8 but the 10 fits fine, with just a little room. In general, it's hard not to use it as daily go-to apparel, please make it available in more colors!
Date published: 2015-07-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by Susan3 from Perfect Fit! Went ahead and purchased next size up since reviews said product runs a little small and it is the perfect fit and look! Nice, light weight material. It's the skirt I have been looking for all summer! Tried to go back and order in different color but they were all out :(
Date published: 2015-07-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by Pam7741 from Best skort ever This is my favorite skirt I have ever ownedI I love it so much I bought a second black one. Perfect for golf or to just wear around. I love how light weight it is! Great for packing!
Date published: 2015-07-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by Weezy from One great skort! This is an extremely comfortable skort. The material is soft and stretchy and the length is just right for me - a little longer than some skorts, but it may not be right for those who prefer their skorts very short. The shorts lining is light and soft and does not ride up. The material is stretchy so in my size, the waist is probably larger than I'd like but you can use the internal drawstring to tighten things up if necessary. However, since I'm losing some weight, I've ordered another in the next size down as well. Still can wear both comfortably.
Date published: 2015-07-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by JMacQ from Just what I was looking for! This is a great skirt. Very comfortable. Not too short. Nice stretchy material. I highly recommend it. I bought both colors and glad I did.
Date published: 2015-06-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by Flygirl1 from perfect product I prefer to wear shorts to any other type of clothing. This garment moves with your body. I am a very active, petite, 58- yr old woman. I took this skort to Scandinavia & wore it everywhere. By changing accessories, shoes, & shirts, it was worn in a church service, out to a classy restaurant, in museums, & shopping. I went jogging, and swam in it in ocean beaches. I went online to get another and was terribly disappointed in the color selection! Where is khaki, navy, red, or some other colors!!!
Date published: 2015-06-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by Tutulady from Great product! I love this skirt! I bought it for walking in the summer months. I hate wearing shorts at my age. I'm over weight so shorts have a tendency to creep up in the inside of my thighs. I'm constantly pulling them down. The skirt is a modest length. I can wear it to the office as well as while exercising and still not expose my veiny & cellulite thighs! Like many others, I wish it came in more colors. I would buy them all!
Date published: 2015-06-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by WaterGrrl from Wear Almost Daily My legs look much better in skirts than shorts but I hate the fact that my legs rub together in skirts. The perfect solution? Skorts! There are many skorts out there but these are by far the best. Buy them. You wont be disappointed.
Date published: 2015-06-18
Rated 1 out of 5 by cattttttttt from short sewn on inside out? I received the skort today and loved it immediately except then I looked at the construction: the raw seam of the short part is what would be seen if the skirt blows up and the short is exposed. The nice "outside -seam" of the short is against the body. Is this how it is suppose to be? I am returning.
Date published: 2015-06-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by Paloma from Just right! This skirt was just as advertised. Perfect I every way. I wish it came in more colors.
Date published: 2015-04-29
Rated 3 out of 5 by Indohave from Okay, but had to return I really liked this skort. I loved the color. But it fit just a little tighter than I'd wanted (and I'd already ordered it one size up) plus it was shorter than I anticipated (which I'm sure is my own fault because it's probably on the website how short it is). So, I had to return it unfortunately.
Date published: 2015-04-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by jstram from perfect I am a big fan of skorts and this one is perfect. It's just the right length, fits great and looks wonderful.
Date published: 2015-04-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by h3rsh3kiss32 from Super cute skort I am 5'6 130 lbs and usually wear a 4 in almost everything and I had to buy a 6 because its small. The 6 fits very well and the inner shorts aren't super constricting which I love. I wish this came in other colors!
Date published: 2015-04-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lynne57 from Perfect Skort Love this skort. Material is light weight and comfortable. I have had several compliments on it. I read the reviews and noticed that the comments stated the skort ran a little small. I usually wear size 16, so I ordered a 18 at it fit perfectly.
Date published: 2015-03-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by Deekaygee from LOVE this skirt I bought two more of this skirt because I loved the first one so much. It's super comfortable - the fabric is soft and lightweight - perfect in the summer. I use it hiking, biking, strolling, gardening, or just coffee-housing. A friend of mine bought herself two also after seeing mine and I have had strangers approach me to ask me where I got mine from. I only wish it came in more than two colors. It's also easy to care for- I wash and wear it - never has shrunk or changed form when putting through the dryer although I mostly line-air dry.
Date published: 2015-03-22
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Collapse victims stay away from fairgrounds on anniversary
Monday marks one year since the State Fair stage collapse that killed seven people and injured dozens more.
There is no formal ceremony planned to mark the anniversary, but unlike the dedication of a plaque earlier this year, victims and their families were invited and offered tickets. Between legal advice and what is planned, it is unclear how many will actually attend.
When the Fairgrounds go silent Monday evening in tribute to those who died and were injured, Jill and Jaymie Polet will unite near the bronze plaque in memory of their friend Meagan Toothman, one of the seven who died.
Months ago, the mother and daughter returned to Indianapolis to thank the doctors and nurses who put them and their bodies back together.
"Everyone in this room saved my life," Jill Polet said in December.
In June, the dedication of the State Fair memorial brought families back ahead of the anniversary. Some left disappointed that state officials failed to reach out more, yet inspired to see Andrea Vellinga giving while battling to reclaim what she lost.
"I wanted to honor the families that lost their loved ones," Vellinga said.
Vellinga said then she never wanted to attend another State Fair, but would consider coming back for the anniversary. Her attorneys say that won't happen. Vellinga will be miles away when the four minutes of silence is ushered in at 8:46 p.m. to recall the moment terror struck.
Much has changed since that day. Investigations reveal the state failed to prepare and evacuate. The company that owned the stage rigging, Mid America Sound, and Local 30, the union in charge of building it were all cited for safety violations.
"It begins a free-fall type of situation and ultimately collapses," said Scott Nacheman with Thornton Tomasetti.
Structural and procedural investigations found similar problems, specifically, a lack of bracing to support the stage and confusion over who was in charge.
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The state has since hired a new chief operating officer to make critical calls. State lawmakers adopted a new law requiring statewide outdoor stage inspections for the first time. They also agreed to give the victims of the stage collapse another $6 million on top of the $5 million it handed out back in December.
The state is also allowing Mid America Sound and James Thomas Engineer to add another $7.2 million to the settlement fund for victims. In exchange, those companies cannot be sued by those who accept it.


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You can do the same thing as you did in M&M 3,4,5 where you back up and shoot arrows at the enemy and kill them before they get to you but it is one at a time so you can have magic users cast spells also.
You do get healing spells from the Earth and Light elements with regeneration from the Earth element being available right away and Heal from the Light element available when you get expert in Light. You can get Earth for your Archer which gives you good spells like Entangle (to keep the enemies away so you can shoot them) and regeneration. (so you can have your Archer do something else in melee range)
You could always have a different party composition with one Defender, Archer, and two Mages. Give the Defender Warefare and have him take all attacks, have the Archer concentrate on ranged and Earth, and one mage will be a healer, buffer, debuffer, and the other be an attack mage.
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When I find myself with a free evening and a shelf full of unplayed games in front of me, I will stare at my game library with eyes unfocused as I try to decide which one to play. I know the stories of most of them by rote, and friends have sung the praises of others, but that doesn't change the apprehension I feel when I actually have to choose which one to play.
It's a grand, if typical, irony of ultimate agency: when given freedom to do whatever I want, I often choose to do nothing.
This screen scares me far more than it should.
Perhaps this ennui represents a lingering fear of commitment. A good game, after all, won't reveal the full details of its story without hours- if not days- of dedicated playing. During this time, there are other games and other social obligations which are, by necessity, neglected. While I've never canceled a date to stay in and play a game, I have cut a few unpromising outings short in order to free up some precious time for a game that has held my interest- and I doubt I'm the only one who would admit to such.
Painfully aware of the hours of commitment that lie ahead, the decision to pick up a game becomes anything but enjoyable. This is doubly ironic as the ostensible purpose of a game is to provide enjoyment (or at least entertainment) and I waste time shilly-shallying over the decision instead of actually playing any of the games.
Each physical game represents thousands of man hours of development... who am I to rush into choosing which one to play? What if I choose wrong?
Justifying the expense of a game, on the other hand, is the easy part of the decision . I can spend $40 - $60 on a game that will keep me entertained for 20-180 hours or I can drive into New York, pay for parking, and maybe afford a single drink at a dive bar for the same cost. Unless that drink comes with hours of free downloadable content*, the cost/benefit of a game versus a cheap night out aren't even close in terms of the entertainment they provide.
At some point, after hours of perseverating, I put on my
Old Navy candy corn patterned dorm pants grown-up pants and grab a game at random in an existential leap of faith that would make Kierkegaard proud, here assuming that he was a fan of jRPGs. I may enjoy the game, or I may not, but I feel an inordinate sense of accomplishment for deciding that I'm going to play it.
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It's a known fact that the Dallas Cowboys tried to trade safety Roy Williams before cutting him, calling multiple teams and getting no interest.
This time around, could it be that the Cowboys have delayed announcing the decision to cut the player in order to try to finagle a trade market?
By waiting to announce the move, the Cowboys might be hoping that a team that would like to acquire his services will call up and make an offer.
Though he's going to be released in any event, in some cases a team will make a trade in order to get the contract. With Owens owed only $5.77 million in compensation this year (which is roughly half the amount of the franchise tender at the receiver position) maybe someone would offer a draft pick in order to secure T.O. without having to write a big bonus check.
And although we're listing the various teams who have said, on the record or otherwise, that they're not interested in Owens, we've been saying for years that 31 teams can say no — and that it only takes one to say yes.
In the case of conjuring a trade market, it only takes two to say maybe.
So who might actually be interested? Some readers have suggested that Chiefs G.M. Scott Pioli could give Owens the same "one-strike" arrangement that Randy Moss received in New England two years ago. The only problem? Todd Haley is the head coach, and like so many other coaches throughout the league Haley has a history with Owens that would prompt Haley to prefer pounding nails with his foreheard to having Owens on the team.
The Broncos make some sense, if Brandon Marshall ends up missing a big chunk of the year as a result of his most recent arrest.
The Raiders will continue to loom as a possibility until owner Al Davis says otherwise.
The Jets continue to intrigue us, given the need to replace Laveranues Coles — and the importance of selling popcorn and PSLs.
The Colts have one of the only quarterbacks who would tell T.O. to shut the f–k up when he whines for the ball.
The Pats would make sense for the guy who likes to wear No. 81, but only if there already wasn't a pretty good receiver there who wears that jersey.
The Bucs could be in play, if/when they get a quarterback whom Owens deems worthy of dropping his passes.
Speaking of dropped passes, the Jaguars are always looking for a few capable receivers.
Finally, Chargers G.M. A.J. Smith might be sufficiently desperate to punch through to the Super Bowl to give Owens a shot, especially if Smith thinks he might land in Oakland or Denver.
We're probably missing a good possibility — and it's probably the team that will sign him.
At least we can count on PFT Planet to point that and other stuff out in the comments.
It's a known fact that the Dallas Cowboys tried to trade safety Roy Williams before cutting him, calling multiple teams and getting no interest.
ncpeters says: Mar 5, 2009 12:55 PM
TO should sign a cheap one-year deal with the Pats and try to cement his legacy (and Hall of Fame credentials) with a ring. The Pats with TO, Moss, and Welker would be unstoppable. The only question would be if TO could handle not getting the ball as much as he'd like.
NonYahooHotmailAcct says: Mar 5, 2009 12:58 PM
Miami denies it, but Pennington would also tell him to shut the f—–k up.
empty13 says: Mar 5, 2009 12:59 PM
chiefs – i think they would take shot because they are so bad.
broncos – she-ho would ruin marshall and royal. i think mgmt knows that.
colts – i doubt it. they havent made THAT many bad personnel moves.
pats – #18 wouldnt go for it.
chargers – they surpisingly have good chemistry and i think picking she-ho up would be counterproductive (torching yer own roster so she-ho wont make the broncos or raiders better?)
saints dont need him. they outscored dallas by 100 points without she-ho. saints need D and a real running back.
i am thinking bears, lions (altho he would ruin calvin), raiders, buccos, seattle, st. loo (because they are bad and will lose holt, despite what spags wants), jests, cleveland, jax.
empty13 says: Mar 5, 2009 1:02 PM
i dont think the $ other teams could "save" by trading for the "lower" contract matter. there was only a bidding war last time in that jones bid against jones. everyone else saw how well that worke out.
and owens is even older now. this should invoke the ray lewis situation. he had to sign for less than he wanted and he isnt the divisive locker room figure she-ho is.
nobody wants a pain in the neck she-ho for a lot of $$$$$$$$$$$.
a bunch of the big spenders have already begged off.
i bet he takes a nice pay cut.
ataormina08 says: Mar 5, 2009 1:03 PM
Why have the Titans not been mentioned? They handled Big Albert's attitude. T.O. could put that team over the top
TMI says: Mar 5, 2009 1:03 PM
The Titans & the Jags seem the most logical places for him to wind up. Both play close to Atlanta, neither has a WR that would start for any other team in the league, & the Jags need to sell tickets.
snoop0323 says: Mar 5, 2009 1:04 PM
when did PFT become PFTO? did the rest of the league take the day off because dallaas dumped TO?
PJ FROM PHILLY says: Mar 5, 2009 1:04 PM
I would love Terrell Owens to end up in Denver… Karma is a b*tch Dawkins! I would love for Brian "I didn't leave for the money" Dawkins to be slapped in the face with the man he despises, Terrell Owens.
I am a HUGE Eagle's fan… I hate guys who leave and whine that it wasn't for the money when it clearly was. B-dawk is no more, his new name is B-$.
FireAndyReid21 says: Mar 5, 2009 1:04 PM
McNabb's mom would tell T.O. to shut the f–k up, not Donovan though.
RobJH says: Mar 5, 2009 1:05 PM
Seahawks could be a possibility. WC Offense, no #1 WR (TJ and Branch seem better suited to be the #2 and Slot)
ataormina08 says: Mar 5, 2009 1:07 PM
You are a douche. And idiots like you are why most philly fans are considered douches. Have fun missing out again next year…Dawkins has 10x the leadership skills your "franchise qb" or anyone else on that roster has.
popcorn gone stale says: Mar 5, 2009 1:08 PM
Regarding the "The Colts have one of the only quarterbacks who would tell T.O. to shut the f–k up when he whines for the ball."
You must have missed Chapter 5 – The Turning Point. Refer to the Giants game. Looks like "shut the f-k up" has already been tried.
Next question!
tmarr91 says: Mar 5, 2009 1:10 PM
"we've been saying for years that 31 teams can say no — and that it only takes one to say yes."
In this case i think you mean 30 teams…
twindaddy says: Mar 5, 2009 1:10 PM
My money's on the Bucs. What's one more turd added to the collection??
bringithomeforjerome says: Mar 5, 2009 1:10 PM
Back to the E-A-G-L-E-S
wampag says: Mar 5, 2009 1:11 PM
I still like the vikes here but San Diego that is a serious possibility that I didn't thimk about great idea and they are desperate to get over the hump
FlyingElvis says: Mar 5, 2009 1:12 PM
I'm holding out hope he comes to New England, especially if it only costs a 3rd or 4th round pick. That passing attack would be downright dominant. That said, I think Carolina or Tennessee would be good landing spots. Imagine a Steve Smith T.O. 1a-1b punch?
ACDC84 says: Mar 5, 2009 1:12 PM
I'm not a Pats for or anything, but could you imagine Owens in New England? One of the best QBs in the league (assuming he's healthy) throwing to Owens, Moss, and Welker? That passing attack could go up against the NFC Pro Bowl secondary every week and still make it look silly.
Sundance says: Mar 5, 2009 1:13 PM
Here I get sucked into a thread that looks to be
a story on Roy Williams………….. and Noooooooo!
Another frickin TO shit bag.
Fade 2 Black says: Mar 5, 2009 1:15 PM
PJ from Philly's comment about T.O. is only a back-handed slap against former Eagles elder statesman Brian Dawkins.
How'd PJ get from here to there, and why?
Wow. That's gratitude for ya. Isn't it..?
GumbyBandit says: Mar 5, 2009 1:17 PM
Don't forget about the Browns. It was already rumored they were looking to deal Edwards. And it's not like TO could make them any worse.
GumbyBandit says: Mar 5, 2009 1:18 PM
Same goes for the Rams.
Mr. Moss81 says: Mar 5, 2009 1:20 PM
dawkins didnt leave for money – read the article that was posted here days ago… the nfl needs players like dawkins who are dedicated to the game and have been for years… not whiners like TO.
The pats dont want or need him – i dont want him there – Moss is twice as good and has a team captain attitude.
The titans look like the best place, but New Orleans throws enough to keep him quiet.
I just don't want him in Green and White playing for the Jets….
I would like seeing the Titans have a go-to reciever to help Chris Johnson and Lendale "loser" White.
bradtor777 says: Mar 5, 2009 1:20 PM
The Raiders might be the only team willing to take him.
itsacurse says: Mar 5, 2009 1:21 PM
I think San Diego makes a lot of sense, bringing back LT and bringing in Owens for one last big run before rebuilding. Jets need an offensive playmaker and a big personality, and have a coach who could maybe handle him, but might be too young at QB. What about a return to Tennessee for TO and a one year deal with the Titans?
filbertkiwi71 says: Mar 5, 2009 1:26 PM
Get the idea of Owens going to the Chargers out of your pretty little head. He isn't going to go there. Don't you remember the experience the Chargers had when they brought in David Boston?
The Chargers don't have a strong enough coaching staff and locker room to be able to deal with Owens, not to mention the fact that the Chargers don't have the cap room.
I suppose Owens could end up in Denver. They seem to be bringing in a lot of old dudes.
DCSNIPA202 says: Mar 5, 2009 1:27 PM
The Saints might work T.O. and Colston would be tough to stop.
dolfan565 says: Mar 5, 2009 1:27 PM
I'd also look for a team that has coaches on the hotseat…
1. Marvin Lewis – Ocho wanted to play with TO (how ironic)… Palmer is an above-average QB… the Coles signing doesn't help this case… but Palmer/TO/Ocho would be fun to watch
2. Lovie Smith – They've needed a WR since Willie Gault left… this one seems like a stretch too… but never underestimate a coach that needs to win NOW.
SoCal Bengal says: Mar 5, 2009 1:31 PM
Florio you must be a genius… I was thinking SD and Jax have the best combination of management on the hot seat with a need at receiver…and I'm a genius.
Facts Domino says: Mar 5, 2009 1:39 PM
Popcorn gone stale.
Maybe Florio meant that non only would Manning tell him to S-T-F-U, but he would also bitch slap him when he didn't.
EVOL says: Mar 5, 2009 1:41 PM
TO is garbage! he ruined more organizations than helping them win playoff games! Chargers would NEVER pick him up and thats good! the only team that he would fit in is the Oakland FAIDERS! there organization is already horrible. Committment to Failure!
steveadler76 says: Mar 5, 2009 1:42 PM
As few thoughts on where TO could land. I think it's important to keep in mind, this guy wants two things.
1. His touches
2. Wins
So teams that could be a good fit, because of the QB's wouldn't really work, e.g. the Bengals. He would really need a strong player, such as a Ray Lewis or a strong coach to keep him in "Time Out" mode.
Good Possibilities:
Ravens: How ironic huh!
Giants: Only if they move Plax
Interesting Options
Vikings: He would turn this team into super bowl material
Bears: With TO, the team could win, but could he get his touches?
Being a Charger fan, his ability would be a major upgrade since Chambers has faded away and Jackson has a drinking problem. I don't know that it would be good for Rivers though. As most around the league have noted, he's a fiery guy, a talker of sorts. I think one good talking to from TO could really get in his head and could create some major issues.
jtrain says: Mar 5, 2009 1:48 PM
I got one thing to say
T.O.+ BUCS= a superbowl Team!!!
VaBthang4 says: Mar 5, 2009 2:02 PM
I dont see him in Indianapolis.
The Bill Polian era Colts dont deal with this sort of player (dramaqueen/trouble maker) ever. And guys on the squad who make negative headlines, eventually find themselves off the team.
Also Indy is relatively tight under the cap. And Indy just let go of a far superior wide receiver from the same draft class.
And if all of these points are dismissed, the Colts already have a moderate speed, big, physical specimen, strong(er) receiver that drops passes (Roy Hall).
RonO says: Mar 5, 2009 2:10 PM
Is "known fact" same as "factoid"? I think I think I need to know.
TealDeal says: Mar 5, 2009 2:13 PM
Oakland, where all receivers go to die
Ray Guy says: Mar 5, 2009 2:14 PM
"The Raiders might be the only team willing to take him."
(Shudder) Oh God please no…. enough is enough!
EVOL says: Mar 5, 2009 2:17 PM
"thats not fair, thats my quarterback…" TO is a baby
jhitchins1 says: Mar 5, 2009 2:19 PM
empty13 says: pats – #18 wouldnt go for it.
I wasn't aware that Matthew Slater (#18 for the Pats) had so much pull in the organization. He must be the guy who rips the neck out of Belichick's sweatshirts for gameday, or perhaps the new camera man???
Pea Tear Griffin says: Mar 5, 2009 2:22 PM
In my Madden season the Chargers always pick up T.O. and they always go 14-2 with him.
L.T. also averages 234 yrds/game too tho…
jbrotz says: Mar 5, 2009 2:25 PM
no one has mentioned the bills….. i wasn't going to jinx it, but i think i rather not have him, although a big wide receiver to go over the middle would be nice
anebriated says: Mar 5, 2009 2:30 PM
If you are an Eagles fan you should listen to the Eskin/Banner interview from yesterday. Its posted up on the WIP webpage. In it Banner says that the team really wanted him back and left their contract talks open for debate on things like guaranteed money and on field bonuses. Most of the blame should be on Dawkins' agent who poorly translated the message from one party to the other. Its sad that neither party just picked up the phone and spoke directly to the other and Joe Banner said it was his biggest regret in the whole process. Very interesting interview, Banner didnt hold much back.
As far as TO, I hate to say it but the Eagles could be a possibility. If both sides can bury the hatchet it provides McNabb for the receiver hes been wanting and TO already knows the system. If I were the FO I would at least talk to McNabb and see if he wants to see TO back and hinge the decision on Mcnabb's response. Flame away.
brent84 says: Mar 5, 2009 3:06 PM
Seattle will NOT be an option. Jim Mora Jr and Greg Knapp pretty much loathe Owens. And I think the feeling is mutual.
Bubba Maximus says: Mar 5, 2009 5:28 PM
There is NO WAY IN HAIL that Turdell signs with the Vikings.
In case you forgot (and, evidently, many of you have):
Chilli was the Eagles' OC during the Turdell era. According to several accounts, Turdell informed Chilli that Chilli was not to speak to Turdell unless Turdell spoke to Chilli first.
Yeah, that Turdell is a real winner. He's just the kind of player who can "push a team over the top".
Over the edge is more like it.
roxtar10 says: Mar 5, 2009 7:01 PM
I HATE, (read: physically can't stand)), HATE! T.O. but as a Colts fan, the…."what-ifs" of having Reggie on one side and TO on the other do bring a little smiling curl to the lips…
Akshun says: Mar 5, 2009 7:36 PM
speaking as an Eagles fan… PJ from Philly is a true jackass


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Welcome to Politics Bites, where every afternoon at It's a Free Country, we bring you the unmissable quotes from the morning's political conversations on WNYC. Today on The Brian Lehrer Show, two State Senators, Democrat Liz Krueger of Manhattan and Republican John J. Flanagan of Suffolk County, look ahead to working with Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Officially, it's still all niceties and talk of cooperation in Albany, but as Andrew Cuomo fills in the lines on his proposals and pledges to "rightsize government," there are sure to be more than a few fights in the halls of the Capitol.
First, there's Medicaid, a perennial and fierce battle in Albany. The Wall Street Journal reports that Cuomo's looking to cut state funding for Medicaid by $2.1 billion, which would mean a $4 billion hit to the program with the loss of federal matching money. That would keep state funding at current levels, but because the stimulus money is expiring, New York's share of Medicaid bills would increase.
Sen. Krueger said that "we know we've had a huge Medicaid problem," but as this debate starts up again, she said it's important not to lose sight of who relies on these services.
Medicaid is a program for the poor, the elderly and disabled, and technically, in New York State, while elderly and disabled representatives are 24 percent of enrolles, they consume 72 percent of the dollars. When you ask about cutting Medicaid, we just have to remember, the math is there, that we're talking about cutting funds for the elderly and the disabled.
There is lots of potential for wonky reworking of regulations, including using tools in the federal health care overhaul legislation to "shift responsibility," pass on the bills to the feds.
But Sen. Flanagan made sure that even if deck chairs get arranged, there's going to have to be some discussion about whether the state can afford to cover the same services and populations.
I don't think there's been a hard enough discussion about some of the services we provide to residents all across the state of New York compared to other states. We're spending about a billion dollars a week on Medicaid, so when you have a 10 billion dollar deficit, anyone who thinks we're going to somehow walk away from this problem without touching Medicaid is divorcing themselves from reality.
Governor Cuomo campaigned on bringing New York's "costs more in line with other states" — but details on how he wants to do that remain sketchy.
One area where Cuomo's been crystal clear is his support for letting a a higher income tax rate for wealthy New Yorkers expire at the end of the year.
Cuomo loses Sen. Krueger on this one, or as she put it, "here's where I hope to have substantive conversations with Governor Cuomo." Kreuger says when the temporary bump on taxpayers earning $200,000 and $500,000 was put in place, legislators assumed the Bush era taxes would be ending this year too. Then, President Obama and Senate Republicans made their famous deal.
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Jewish Family & Life (JFL Media), December 2002
Brettler writes about teaching a session to well-educated lay leaders about Biblical attitudes toward non-Jews and the three approaches he considered: teaching only those texts that emphasize tolerance, "feel-good Judaism"; teaching only those texts that are exclusive and intolerant, creating a negative picture of the Bible but also showcasing texts that are often ignored; or highlighting and explaining the variety of texts and attitudes with balance and nuance, if leaving the audience with more questions than answers. He chose the third approach with the understanding that scholars have an obligation to confront and share problematic texts with the community while also presenting their work in a representative fashion. Though initially problematic, a "full-disclosure" Judaism will help to create an informed, engaged community that respects and is engaged with Judaism on a more sophisticated, mature level.
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Critique :: Episode 01
I really tried to keep each critique to 5 minutes. "Tried" is the key word. This episode is 24 minutes long.
For Episode 01 here I went through the sites of Terrence, Mary Beth, and Nicolas. I'm not linking to their sites nor am I using their full name. I do this so google will not index their names and sites associated with this critique. This is a public critique though so hats off to all of you wanting critique. I hope that we all can learn from seeing the work of other photographers.
I'm going to try to get a few more done this week. For now though, I'm head deep in post production so it is back to work for me.
Let me know what you think of this first episode. Is it helpful? Critique my critique!
If you would rather watch it on YouTube, you can do so here.
Cheers, Zack
ETA – If you are a professional photographer or an aspiring pro photographer and you want to get on the ever growing list of work to critique please email your web site, blog, or flickr page to me > critique [@] zackarias [dot] com. Since ya'll like this, I will be doing this on a regular basis.
I love it. I think your vidcast format is so much better than a "link to images and critique" type of thing.
Even watching you talk about other peoples sites, I picked up a few little things that should re-evaluate/tweak in my own site/port.
Very entertaining & helpful Zack!
Hi Zack,
Love it!!! Even though you're not critiquing my work at this stage, hearing you critique others is so incredibly helpful. Areas where others need guidance overlap into all our work I'm sure … mine certainly so listening to what you said has made me get to work on sorting out images in my portfolio.
Really like the straight talking without the need for 'spitting nails' too :o)
In short, love this. Great idea so BIG thanks,
Great honest feedback. I'm always weary of people knocking down my work just cause I'm barely starting out or just because they are 'hating'. I'm gonna do a few more shoots and then I'll send you my link for your critique. RIGHT NOW I'm in the moment that every time I click the shutter I'm making a better image than the one before, I don't want to let that go right now.
I love seeing what people like and what they don't. You were able to point out things that I, do on a regular basis. I feel like I got a little critique from watching others.
Thanks! Thanks for going out of the way to help others improve their work.
Zack- LOOOOVED this, thanks so much. It's really interesting to see how the critique to other photographers can cross-over for me and my work as well.
You're the man-
Hi Zack,
I love this idea. It makes photographers do what they should have been doing all along….such as look at other photographer's work and learn. Good Job.. we will all benefit from this and become a stronger community.
That was tough to watch but I'm glad I did. I have a lot farther to go than I thought, but that's OK. I learned a helluva lot about my work in 5 minutes and am grateful for the critique.
I love the video format and agree it blows away a written narrative. Excellent analysis and delivery.
I'm by the 6 minute and I think that it will be nice for me.
Trying to not get in the same errors than other is a nice way to learn. Right now, I have a more specific photoblog but I want to make a portfolio website with my "name domain" lluisgerard.com. I will take care about that… thank you Zack for share your knowledge with us, I appreciate it.
these are going to be a great help to a lot of people. so often we are unable to tell what separates our work and presentation from that of professionals and your doing a great job to point out some of the lesser obvious, yet common, flaws in the work of budding photographers.
cheers to you zack. i have no doubt that this will come back to you ten fold in a karmic sense.
Thank you!
I've learned quite a bit, just from watching these critiques. Can't wait for the next ones.
If I had to, I would gladly trade the knowledge I gained while earning my BFA for what I've learned from the OneLight stuff and your ctitiques.
Seriously, that was a lot of wasted time sitting in art history classes compared to this.
Great comments Zack! I know you probably already have more than want to do for free — but if not, sign me up!!! Love that you are very straight about everything.
Great job! Notes made and now I want to go fix my site/s, but I'm afraid that it could be one you're working on. Maybe you could announce who you're working on prior so that your notes match what you see when you go back for filming?
Awesome job, can't wait for more!!!
I know you weren't trying to be funny, but some of the stuff you said was flat out funny. Great job inserting humor while still being professional.
Ok first edit:
Prune photos!
this is awesome. entertaining, educational, slightly humurous.
sign me up.
I dig it. Very entertaining, funny, accurate, and legitimate criticism.
Now lay it on me.
That was awesome!!!!
Thanks for taking time out of your day to do critiques! Having just launched my website about 2 weeks ago, I found your video to be especially insightful; I'm already going to be making some changes based on your advice.
Thanks again for your willingness to help others!
These are amazing Zack. You're not critiquing 3 people, you're critiquing thousands by sharing, and I hope to see more of these.
Amazing, I hope to see more too Thank you again!
I'm glad you all are enjoying this. I am too!
What an excellent critique, Zack.
Thank you for taking the time to do this, and to share with everyone like this.
Also thanks to the 3 brave souls that put their site out there for the critique.
I love that even tho you are going through at a quick pace, your thoughts + suggestions are not flippant or fluff.
Excellent, can't wait to see future installment.
@Cat – You said…
"Maybe you could announce who you're working on prior so that your notes match what you see when you go back for filming?"
Oh no! That would be let people clean house before guests were coming! I'm just randomly picking from the list and "dropping by."
Great critique Zack. I don't think its being too harsh or too soft. You said what you needed to be said and gave them great pointers to improve.
Maybe after a couple of episodes, I'll post mine up and put on my big boy pants for some honest critiquing.
Ben Sassani
Wow this was really informative even though it's not even my own website! Love the video critique, very cool stuff.
Make sure when you're ready to do another round on the blog to post it up so I can submit my own site, I'm curious! :0) Btw I'm a 10 on the crtique scale it hurts…but it's worth it.
Thanks Zack, Keep bringing the awesome every day!
Man O Man I can't wait to hear about my site. Like I said yesterday, "I feel like I am in trouble" but for good reason.
You Dude are one of the funniest guys next to Scott Kelby your humor is serious yet tactful.
What if you sold a DVD with just critiques because I am sure others and certainly I have learned a ton by watching others getting their
site looked at by you. It could be Big I know I would pay $100.00 Watching you do it in your style.
I love what you and Meg have going on. It's makes me love my wife even harder. THANKS SO MUCH
Great feedback and very useful for all of us watching. I caught some of my own mistakes and will be rethinking how I present my work and myself.
Very nice job!
I'll watch for as long as you make them!
Only one thing, for lack of a better word, "bothered" me in watching it was the site design vs. photography critique. I know presentation is important for a portfolio and that feedback is good, but perhaps a video on portfolio design is in order that you could reference to (maybe after several critiques so you have some material) and make quick 5 second remarks after that so you don't have to explain things each time. I guess I'd rather hear/watch your time spent on photography critique than thumbnails vs. full res pics, use of blog templates, web usability, etc. Maybe that would help get the time down to 5 minutes?
I am going to repeat what others have said. Even though it is not my own website you were analyzing, I learned a lot from your critiques. Keep up the good work.
Really interesting ! You told me how to focus my work (the portfolio in the third part of the video) and to be carefull with the weak images (and plenty of other things). I've learned a lot with that video and can't wait for more !
You said I'm from Sweden, this is wrong I'm from SWITZERLAND, this is not the same
THANKS Zack
Great ideas- very VERY helpful. Thanks!
I just wanted to echo the voices above and say how informative and helpful this was. I'm sure that it's a time suck for you but letting this go 25 minutes didn't matter to me at all. Thanks.
@Nicolas – Sweden. Switzerland. Aren't they all the same? JK. Sorry for getting that wrong! I'll take better notes next time!
@Colin – SUPER advice! Thank you for that. Critique on the critique noted. Thanks.
Excellent, more please.
Love this. Thank you for taking the time to do it!
That was great to see. Can't wait for more because by just seeing and hearing your critiques it reminds me of things i need to work on.
awesome awesome awesome!! love it… thanks so much Zack~!
This is a great idea and nicely executed, I look forward to future episodes and I found it helpful.
And since you asked, one minor nit on the video, I found the mouse movement, scrolling, dragging and clicking to be a bit too much, esp when watching on a larger monitor. Maybe tone that down a bit, be a little more deliberate in your pointing etc.
I have always said that it is not the big things that help us improve, but the small changes that we can make. What I call 1% changes. As I sit here and try and figure out where I want to go, your insight is helpful and causes me to stop and think. Will I use it all, probably not. but little by little, if I can improve to have work that is striking, I will have found my way.
Thanks for what you do.
Zack, this is the kind of info that I cannot get out of local photographers in my area. I show them photos and nothing but, "Yeah, good stuff." Can we just submit some images on web page, my site is not ready for prime time.
This is really helpful stuff. Thanks a lot for taking the time to critique. I learnt a lot from your format, and the fact that you critique both the web layout and the photos.
Hi Zack!
I think it's great of you to take time to help other photographers with this! I'll be submitting my site as soon as it's ready.
I really think the vid thing is the way to go, and by this example, I think you can still make it shorter if you want. But overall, I liked the way you made this, and I agreed with your critiques, although judging my own work might be different…
Keep it going! Thank you!
What's your opinion of having a "personal" section of your website that showcases strong images that don't necessarily relate to business you'll be getting but show your vision/creativity as a photographer?
these 20mins spoke to me more then seeing the best of the best on flickr. Tnx for being honest in love 😉
Daniel from Croatia
This is a very interesting approach to criticize the presented work of a photograph.
Very concise, with clear sound.
I hope to be able to read more as they come.
Congratulations for the brilliant idea.
How many people checked their iPhone when they heard the text message noise? This was very helpful. I am looking to redo my site and all the critiques help me to realize what should be in it and what should not. I think it will also help me to look at my photos and figure out what works and what does not. I also liked that we get a chance to see other photographers whose work we might not of seen otherwise. Thank you for taking the time and putting this together. I look forward to the next one. I also hope you get sponsors for these critiques.
You are a generous man, Zack! Thanks so much for sharing these critiques. Very helpful stuff and totally easy to watch/listen to.
I also appreciated the critique including both the images and presentation since "image" is everything and the presentation is part of our brand.
Keep up the good work! I'll be watching for as long as you post!
It's really amazing the amount of time you give to help other photographers.
It is very helpful to listen to the critiques and then store that information away to be used in future shoots. Looking forward to more.
This is awesome stuff Zack! Thanks for taking the time to educate all of us. I never knew i could learn so much in just 24 minutes!
goodness gracious my head is spinning!! that was awesome!
there was such great information and as many have said, you were not just critiquing 3 websites but speaking to the photography community as a whole.
I can honestly walk away from this video and already apply SEVERAL things right now to my soon-to-relaunch website as far as imagery.
Some of the best critique I've seen in a while. You're like my university professor who went over my papers with a fat red pen, striking things out that really didn't add anything to what I had to say.
Photography is a lot like writing, i.e., asking yourself what can be removed to make the overall presentation cleaner. You have a great way of explaining what should stay and what should not.
Would love to hear you critique a wedding photographer's portfolio.
Thank you.
I was hoping to see more critique on lighting, composition, posing…. technique in general. But this was really helpful in the areas that you covered. Thank you for taking the time to do this! You were so gracious (but honest and funny) in your critique. You're so fun to listen to. Thanks again!
Great job, Zack.
Now, I have to go to my site and start dumping pictures before you take a look.
Learned a lot.
Thanks Zack, I already took some notes of things to change on my website/portfolio. Really interesting (once again)
Brilliant! So informative and eye opening – thank you.
I do wonder however how a photographer who doesn't want to pigeon-hole himself into a particular category/genre (such as Perou) can organise his site, perhaps by having more than one site?
I do now see that it is essential that the message your portfolio exudes is clear and precise. It can't leave any question in the viewers mind what your specialty is, even if that means ditching perfectly good shots that don't fit!
Thanks again!
Wow, thanks so much for this Zack. I feel like you've critiqued my own portfolio because I've run into the same pitfalls that these other folks have.
This has been really helpful, and am looking forward to seeing more!
Thanks Zack. I thought this first installment was great. It was very helpful to have the video. It made it so easy to understand and catch upon things that I know I would like to change already on my own site.
I love this Zack. It's so much fun learning from what other people do wrong!
Very cool Zack. I'm only 10 minutes into it and already appreciate the time your putting into this. I so had to comment on what I was thinking right now. You have already provided some tips that will help me. Down fall is, now I want to go change my site HAHA. I am actually going to leave it as is though and hoping mine will e part of your critique.
Great critique, Zack.
"You want to quit your job and do photography". – I hope Terrence's boss doesn't see this. 😉
I found myself in every single critique and I love it. Reality check through others work (sometimes) make you look @ your own weakness in a more productive way.
Thx u, once again! R
Nothing no one else hasn't said, but this is great. Thank you so much!
Absolutely priceless for a beginner like myself. Please keep these types of posts going forever. I learn so much just listening to you talk about other peoples photography. Thank You!!!!!!
Thank you so much for this, very helpful.
…that was great Zack! Lots of very useful hints and tips on how to present our work to the world.
Look forward to the next one
Awesome. Your feedback is honest without being judgemental. It's nice to see things through someone else's eyes. I really appreciate the time you put into helping out the rest of us.
Very interesting! Can't wait for more.
Love the video – it's not exactly what I expected but turns out to be so much better. I though you were just after a critique of work/images, but love that you talk about the functionality and continuity of each website as well as giving pointers on a few photos. So perfect, seeing from comments on your previous post that most of us really crave help with the business side of our businesses…
And it looks like there's another 'Cat' on here too – cool.
Again, thank you. I really appreciated that you gave manageable steps to improvement. I'm excited about making some changes in my site presentation and in the technical aspects (i.e. focus and color) in shooting. Thanks for being willing to share your time, insight, and experience~
well done! extremely insightful. i am staring at my pile of suck and starting to weed it. thanks.
love your honesty. as i've said before, i think you're fucking brilliant! not sure how i missed the submission for this…bummed that i did. thanks again for keeping things real and for your willingness to share with all of us.
ha! that was awesome! now i regret i haven't sent mine website in for critique too!
I think we are all going to learn a lot.
what i would add maybe to your words, is that we all have to really start caring about usability of our websites, so far photographers do not do well on that.
Thank you!
I know this takes a ton of time, but it was like sitting with you and getting an honest critique of work-even if it wasn't mine, I appreciate the insight.
Thanks Zack! It was very informative.
Awesome work here, Zack! It's great to hear some critique from someone who has already made it! Thanks!
I'm not aspiring to be any sort of Pro, but I love to critique and be critiqued (though not by you perhaps, I am not in the class of being critiqued by class critiques)
Your points are on point and one has to smile. Harsh but fair analysis.
Love it, I am back for more!!
Wow! I learned a lot from this. I planned on submitting my photos for review and I realize I've got a lot to work on, and I'm looking forward to it. I'm actually surprised this was 24 minutes because it actually breezed right on by. Keep them comin'!
Love this. Been following your work for a while and apart from being a really inspiring photographer, I find it pleasing that you come across so humble and that you try to help other photographers. Sorry about your father, he is in a better place with no more suffering and pain. Keep up the good work, Marcus
I enjoyed the hell out of this. More!
I love the point about Flickr; it's such an overlooked tool (I'm guilty of it myself) and GREAT for getting feedback from other photographers. I think the blog can sometimes be a good place to dump all those photos too, as long as you're careful about what you throw in there.
Exactly what I needed to hear about concert photography, and getting your target/message narrowed down. This is extremely helpful, and I look forward to the next installment! This gives me so many ideas on what I need to work on – even on topics you hadn't mentioned in here.
Good work! It reminded me of being in crit 20 years ago. I am in the process of going live on my new site which was intended to showcase a new direction in my work. After watching the 1st and 3rd crit, I realized that my online book contains too many images not relating to my completely new emphasis. Its just out of place with the rest of the site. Now I must reconsider and restructure. Thanks for keeping me from an obvious but overlooked error.
Hi Zack, really great reviews! Your comments are clear, simple and very constructive. Not the usual 'I love it'. Your recommendations easy to implement not only in to the pages you review also other can benefit and transfer this to any photographic focused web page. Please continue this way… Thanks!
This is great. I picked up a few things I need to check on my own site from this first critique. Keep it up.
This is awesome! Thoroughly enjoyable and informative and thoughtful critiquing going on here. I wonder, how do you get in the queue for a critique??
Zack, This is such an enjoyable episode! I really enjoy listening to your comments. You're a pro in front of the camera as well as behind it!
Very enjoyable, I would love to see more.
Is the photo of the scary/freaky musician Dr John? He puts a human skull on his piano when he plays. Amazing blues.
And your feedback was great. Like to see you do more – perhaps a weekly? Fingers crossed.
Great initial critique! I like your honest opinion. This is very helpful. I'm looking forward to the next one.
Great stuff, this is very helpful. Can you critique my work, please, in this way I will learn more. Thank you,
Great stuff…. Thanks for taking the time to teach us and critique our work….
Zack, I would say there's a lot of good sense in your posts and your work.
Thanks for that.
The character you see with the guitar on the chair is Zucchero Fornaciari a very famous italian blues (as he says…) singer.
Really informative critique Zack, great stuff.
Even though you were not looking at my own portfolio, it made me aware of HOW you look at a portfolio, and this I found very insightful, as im sure many others did. I was able to take away quite a lot from your critique and apply it to my own site which I assume is what you were trying to achieve with this.
I have not seen anyone else doing this on the web and I think it's an incredibly unique thing you are doing. I will be watching every critique you do for sure!
Zack –
Very helpful and entertaining (the fly on the kid's face bugs you? I giggled.)
I had the same thought as Colin in comment 30 – I would also prefer to hear more photography critique and less website critique. Some really brief website comments are helpful, but what I really want to hear from you is your wealth of photography knowledge. I thought you did this more with the third critique than the first two.
Great work though – I hope you can find time to keep this going. You are doing such great things for eager learners – thank you so much for generously giving your time to help others.
Fantastic Zack. Extremely informative, honest, constructive critique. I'm really going to enjoy following these!
keep it coming! great
I'm glad everyone is enjoying this. I'm uploading Episode 2 right now.
Really interesting to view. I feel anyone can take feedback from watching these critiques and apply it to their own work. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
Hi Zack
Like you I dump a load of images onto flickr and so thought instead of looking at a website, perhaps you could offer some advice on my eclectic mixture of images on flickr.
My preference is to shoot people but the flickr mixture really covers anything I find interesting.
Again, thank you.
This was very interesting and helpful.
I loved it. And just in the nick of time since I am going to begin building a website. Finally. Thank you.
Also, just to let you know, I keep a quote from in my mind all the time when I don't feel like I may be progressing fast enough. "Good things grow slowly".
This keeps me sane.
Awesome, priceless!!!
You are a very generous person for taking time to critique website. This was pack full of information even though it was not for my own site. Honestly and straight forward! Thanks!
This critique stuff is great…
Recently I had the good fortune of witnessing a photo shoot produced by a 30 year photography veteran.
He noticed I had the same camera as he and later commented that people think that they can go out and get a digital camera an become photographers.. I thought about it awhile and it makes a lot of sense.
Great video Zack, although, I have no problem with it being as long as you need it to be. 24 minutes for one website would be just as good, (if not better), than 24 minutes for 3. Why the time constraints?…
Love your work.
Great critique, Zach. Made me go back and re-evaluate my portfolio site. I think I'll submit in my current form to see if my notes and your notes match.
Love the format.
I really LOVED this! Loved seeing your critiques, felt they were well done, told me a lot of what a site should say about the artist and makes me want to run off and check my own site! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Zack,
I love this.
I really like how you dive right in and don't pull punches.
Like others here, I saw a lot of my own mistakes without having my actual work critiqued.
I am in favor of you critiquing the sites as well.
It fits with your theory of a bad picture bringing down a good one.
Great pictures with a bad website is really unfortunate.
I also appreciate you keeping
each down to five minutes.
Keep up the good work!
fantastico, Zach…I learned so much in this exercise!
Just chiming in with everyone else to say thank you for the amazing effort and generosity you are showing here. It doesn't need to be your own site/work being critiqued to learn a lot.
Personally I LOVE that you have included some web / design critique and I enjoyed all the mouse waggling and scrolling that someone complained about. Technical and design flaws with a website really impact on the content.
Great feedback. Brutal but honest and sincere. More power to you and to the photogs that you've critiqued.
I enjoyed this. I found the critiques to be honest, yet kind. And it made me look at my own portfolio/website as well and now I need to restructure!
well that's cool, I enjoyed the show
think I might try and be part of this in a year or two
I know alot of people are writing in, loving your critique, and i agree, it is VERY useful and very honest and i admire that. I'm not sure if anyone has wrote this in a comment i honestly don't have time to read all 119 of them but as for your critique on the portrait section of Nicholas did you take into consideration that maybe they may not all fit together and flow but instead show different skills? I mean flow is important to some extent and you need to be consistent but also showing a variety of different skills either post production or lighting could land you the job as well. As for for the goats…who knows, maybe its extremely difficult to get a picture of those goats however i agree it should be dropped or atleast in a different section. anywho thats just my shpeel other then that i love this whole idea. and good work! some awesome feedback in there.
Thanks Zack. I learned a lot from this video.
You tell it like it is. I think you were honest about the critiques without coming across as too harsh. I will definitely will check out upcoming posts!
Greatest power cord ever.
That was great! I learned a great deal from your comments. Very thoughtful yet straight to the point…
How good was this?? Well I'm about ready to retool my entire website!! Thank you so much for the time and effort Zach. There is much to be said when others give back, it makes a difference. Thanks for giving back.
Thanks Zack and a big thank you to the photographers that are stepping up and letting us all see their work. It's a great help!
Zacharias, new to your website, but I enjoy the critiques so far,
Question: who said you have to do shorter critiques! I under stand the "but I digress" ….. however all the blather is educational.
thx for all u dooo.
i like that you said 'old timey'
Honest to God, if I was any one of those photographers, I would thank you.
Beautifully put.
I learned quite a bit about my own port, and accepted some things I knew deep down but didn't necessarily want to.
I think this is such a constructive way for ANY photographer to gauge his/her work. An honest, STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS critique of other people's collections.
I heart U Zack…
Critique please if you may…
WOW – a year late to find this page, can't wait to get through all of them … echoing what others said I'm racing to my site now to find the weak images and chuck'em! Thank you for your time which you are "giving" to all of us …