Where can I get feedback to choose between very similar photos?

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I sometimes end up with 2–3 very similar shots and have trouble deciding which one to keep or present. I'm not looking for a random popularity contest so much as feedback from a curated group of photographers or people whose opinions I trust. Are there websites or communities where I can upload similar images and ask for critique or help choosing the stronger one?

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You can try it on dpreview.com perhaps the samples forum, but I would suggest to you that you don't actually have to keep just one.

It might be best to consider who you want the photo for. Is it for yourself, because in that case what other people think is irrelevant. If it's for a specific person, then why not let them decide. But if you're trying to choose the most popular, this does not always equate to the best. I've often seen images voted higher simply because they've higher saturation level and despite a number of glaring flaws ( terrible focus, portraits with blown facial highlights, full length portraits with feet cropped out and, my sin of sins, blown wedding dresses.

So I'd be cautious about going the public route to selection.

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Yes. Photo-sharing and critique communities can help with this, especially if you want feedback rather than a pure popularity vote. Communities mentioned by others include DPReview forums, Fred Miranda (especially its Photo Critique area), Flickr, 500px, and even Facebook if you use a private or curated group.

If you want thoughtful comments, dedicated critique forums are likely better than simply counting likes or favorites. Public voting can favor eye-catching edits over stronger technique, so treat popularity cautiously. If the images are for a specific client or recipient, it may be best to let that audience decide. And if the photos are mainly for yourself, outside opinion may be less important.

Also, you don’t necessarily have to keep only one version—sometimes similar frames are worth keeping for different reasons. In short: yes, there are several places to ask, but a curated critique group is usually more useful than the general public.

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