What do you like about AmPics?

[bellinda69]

Lol. We can all post and ogle each other's.
And hello to a fellow Aussie.

makes a note to check out Icy's thread..

hahaha..i will shamelessly admit i do love ogling the beautiful ladies and sexy men on Lit.

Hey there fellow Aussie!

 

[hotoldrguy]

I love seeing naked "real" people who are putting themselves out there.

 

[RubenesqueAphrodite]

I'm not a fan of the AmPics section, however, I'm glad those who want to flaunt it can in a (relatively) safe environment.

 

[Icy1]

I love seeing naked "real" people who are putting themselves out there.

Thanks hotoldrguy.
I must say the bravery of people doing that is what drew me here originally.
Could I be be that brave? Yes apparently. Lol

I'm not a fan of the AmPics section, however, I'm glad those who want to flaunt it can in a (relatively) safe environment.

Different courses for different horses I guess.
It serves its purpose for those of us who enjoy flaunting it. Lol

 

[RacyWilde]

•Why do you visit/post on Am Pics?

I visit because I love the art of it. There is something so intimate and vulnerable, yet powerful, in self portraits.

I post because it freaks me out. I'm not a fear junkie, I just want to stop being body conscious. I'm a dancer and so many people have expectations of how my body should look. In fact, on my own thread I try and bust the idea of a dancers body by posting up my own. Many automatically assume I'm an exhibitionist because I'm a dancer, when actually I'm an introvert. A lot of the pics I post up are for other people - tributers or the like. Or to let my RP buddies know to not use "that little tight ass of yours" as it breaks me out of the RP when they are describing someone else's body...lol.


•What's your favorite thing (not person) about Am Pics?

I love how positive and supportive everyone is on Literotica. Men and women are appreciated for being men and women. And I love how it's not a competition, it's about expression, appreciation and enjoyment. I just love it.

 

[Icy1]

•Why do you visit/post on Am Pics?

I visit because I love the art of it. There is something so intimate and vulnerable, yet powerful, in self portraits.

I post because it freaks me out. I'm not a fear junkie, I just want to stop being body conscious. I'm a dancer and so many people have expectations of how my body should look. In fact, on my own thread I try and bust the idea of a dancers body by posting up my own. Many automatically assume I'm an exhibitionist because I'm a dancer, when actually I'm an introvert. A lot of the pics I post up are for other people - tributers or the like. Or to let my RP buddies know to not use "that little tight ass of yours" as it breaks me out of the RP when they are describing someone else's body...lol.


•What's your favorite thing (not person) about Am Pics?

I love how positive and supportive everyone is on Literotica. Men and women are appreciated for being men and women. And I love how it's not a competition, it's about expression, appreciation and enjoyment. I just love it.

Thanks Racy. Great to hear your thoughts on ampics.

 

[msglendale32A]

I love seeing naked "real" people who are putting themselves out there.

I'm not a fan of the AmPics section, however, I'm glad those who want to flaunt it can in a (relatively) safe environment.

Thanks hotoldrguy.
I must say the bravery of people doing that is what drew me here originally.
Could I be be that brave? Yes apparently. Lol

•Why do you visit/post on Am Pics?

I visit because I love the art of it. There is something so intimate and vulnerable, yet powerful, in self portraits.

I post because it freaks me out. I'm not a fear junkie, I just want to stop being body conscious. I'm a dancer and so many people have expectations of how my body should look. In fact, on my own thread I try and bust the idea of a dancers body by posting up my own. Many automatically assume I'm an exhibitionist because I'm a dancer, when actually I'm an introvert. A lot of the pics I post up are for other people - tributers or the like. Or to let my RP buddies know to not use "that little tight ass of yours" as it breaks me out of the RP when they are describing someone else's body...lol.


•What's your favorite thing (not person) about Am Pics?

I love how positive and supportive everyone is on Literotica. Men and women are appreciated for being men and women. And I love how it's not a competition, it's about expression, appreciation and enjoyment. I just love it.

Icy, this is great to come in here again and again. I like seeing how others feel like I do. It's fun and daring, gives me a lift to think both men and women like my pics. Can I add another idea? It can be educational too because I never saw an uncircumcised penis before.

 

[Icy1]

Icy, this is great to come in here again and again. I like seeing how others feel like I do. It's fun and daring, gives me a lift to think both men and women like my pics. Can I add another idea? It can be educational too because I never saw an uncircumcised penis before.

Yes, it's interesting to see people's views.

That's true MsG. There's a lot to see that we may not have been used to ourselves. Also there is the potential to talk to other members and ask questions and swap thoughts and ideas.

 

[Jaime_H]

Its awhile since I've read this thread. It's interesting to read the view of fellow posters.

 

[girlyboi85]

I like that, when a guy posts pictures, women will generally respond with respectful comments, and (gay/bi) guys will post the stuff that straight guys usually post on women's pictures.

 

[numeniusa]

I like that, when a guy posts pictures, women will generally respond with respectful comments, and (gay/bi) guys will post the stuff that straight guys usually post on women's pictures.

In a similar vein, I like very much the generosity of women (whatever their orientation) towards other women's pictures, and the appreciation of men's pictures by other men (whatever their orientation). The open-minded enjoyment seems like a lovely thing to me.

 

[PeteHulbert37]

I'm not a fan of the AmPics section, however, I'm glad those who want to flaunt it can in a (relatively) safe environment.

I feel similar. I wish only an op could post. It's the comments and blah, blah, blah that I find so obnoxious.

 

[JRPerrone]

I feel similar. I wish only an op could post. It's the comments and blah, blah, blah that I find so obnoxious.

I would suggest that you probably can't have one without the other though. As a frequent poster of pics there, I would stop posting if no one could comment. Of course, some might think that would be a good thing.

Still, to each his or her own.

 

[Kittyscave]

I would suggest that you probably can't have one without the other though. As a frequent poster of pics there, I would stop posting if no one could comment. Of course, some might think that would be a good thing.

Still, to each his or her own.

I agree, JR. I think the AmPics section is as much for the benefit of the posters as it is for the viewers.

And, I love the supportive environment (and ALL your pics!!!)

 

[msglendale32A]

In a similar vein, I like very much the generosity of women (whatever their orientation) towards other women's pictures, and the appreciation of men's pictures by other men (whatever their orientation). The open-minded enjoyment seems like a lovely thing to me.

I would suggest that you probably can't have one without the other though. As a frequent poster of pics there, I would stop posting if no one could comment. Of course, some might think that would be a good thing.

Still, to each his or her own.

What Numeniusa says is just what I like too. And JRP is like me, happy to hear from others or I don't think I'd do it.

 

[islandjoe2]

So, I started visiting AM Pics after following a friend there. Before going there, I had the biased or unsubstantiated notion that AM Pics was basically a porn repository. It wasn't until I was there and began exploring that I realized the quality and startling breadth of the content.

I post, or more accurately posted, there to get honest feedback about my photos. The folks there are all like minded, in that they are willing to provide honest feedback, both good and bad, when warranted.

I appreciate that it serves as a confidence builder for a lot of people. Our world has drawn this notion of what a perfect body should look like, and when that mold does not fit folks they tend to shy away from self expression.....AM Pics and the people there motivate and inspire self confidence.....it's a beautiful thing to watch someone develop that in themselves, to go from shy and posting only clothed photos to being willing to bare it all. Not in a gratuitous way, but because they are proud of themselves and not ashamed of what they have to offer.

 

[oldasspussy]

The folks there are all like minded, in that they are willing to provide honest feedback, both good and bad, when warranted.

I disagree. I've asked for honest feedback more than once & feel it was rare that it was given to me.

I also appreciate that it serves as a confidence builder for many but if someone is asking for honest feedback I don't understand what the big deal is in telling them what areas need improvement? It's hard to improve if I can't identify what I'm doing wrong.

 

[islandjoe2]

I disagree. I've asked for honest feedback more than once & feel it was rare that it was given to me.

I also appreciate that it serves as a confidence builder for many but if someone is asking for honest feedback I don't understand what the big deal is in telling them what areas need improvement? It's hard to improve if I can't identify what I'm doing wrong.

Perhaps the lack of constructive criticism should be a confidence-builder in and of itself... Maybe there is nothing they are asking you to improve on because you are already doing a great job.....food for thought.

 

[Skowt]

I disagree. I've asked for honest feedback more than once & feel it was rare that it was given to me.

I also appreciate that it serves as a confidence builder for many but if someone is asking for honest feedback I don't understand what the big deal is in telling them what areas need improvement? It's hard to improve if I can't identify what I'm doing wrong.

I hope you believe that I am providing honest and helpful input.
If you want feedback on a specific aspect of your images, you can specify "Please let me know what you think of __________________

XO

 

[HOTintheCITY]

I've been a long time looker and always enjoyed the realness of the pics. Now that I've started posting my own, I get a certain thrill from putting my self out there for other's to see and comment on.

 

[Black13]

It's been a looooong time since I've been here and a lot of shit has happened since then. I think the thing I like about it is the opportunity to express your sexuality in a safe environment. That's really what I like about this whole site: there is no pretense. We all know that this is about sex, and often the feelings surrounding it that we tend to feel uncomfortable expressing in the tangible world. The disconnect of it makes us all the more capable of being candid. You get to see people for who and what they really are... well, the ones that aren't trolls or catfish, but those ones are pretty obvious anymore.
About ampics in particular... I think we all just want to feel desired... its a validation of its own right, like respect or achievement. I think it's a good place to explore the facets of raw attraction, again in a comparatively safe and supportive environment. Plus boobs... I mean... boobs. Come on.

 

[JRPerrone]

I disagree. I've asked for honest feedback more than once & feel it was rare that it was given to me.

I also appreciate that it serves as a confidence builder for many but if someone is asking for honest feedback I don't understand what the big deal is in telling them what areas need improvement? It's hard to improve if I can't identify what I'm doing wrong.

I understand your point, but I disagree at least with the way you've worded it. I think almost everyone gives honest feedback, but it is selective feedback. The problem is, you wanted feedback on one thing, and they are giving you selective feedback on another.

For example, if you post a picture and say, "please give me your honest feedback on what I could do to improve this shot," and someone replies, "you have great boobs," he may not be giving you the answer you were looking for, but I think he is being honest. I would bet that he really does think you have great boobs. (you do, by the way)

I think Skowt's point is the key. Point the viewer very specifically to what you are looking for advice on and you will have better luck. From what I have seen, when you have asked very specific questions, like how to better capture translucency in wet fabric, you have gotten some useful answers.

Keep in mind, though, that many of us don't really feel qualified to give photographic advice, but we appreciate your images and want to tell you so.

I would acknowledge that, for what you seek, Ampics may not be the best source.

 

[BlackCaramelCreme]

If you want honesty...

I disagree. I've asked for honest feedback more than once & feel it was rare that it was given to me.

I also appreciate that it serves as a confidence builder for many but if someone is asking for honest feedback I don't understand what the big deal is in telling them what areas need improvement? It's hard to improve if I can't identify what I'm doing wrong.

If you want, I'll start looking through your pictures and being an honest voice for you. Since this is a place of positivity, I would give you my honest critiques on your PMs. It takes bravery and courage to post pictures here and I applaud all of you exhibitionists here. Sometimes the perfect body to draw are the ones with imperfections. That's what makes a person unique. And to a person who doesn't draw like they used to, but picks up a pencil from time to time, they can be the more fun subjects to draw.

 

[Todger65]

By far the majority if photos posted in the ampics thread are excellent. You ladies have beautiful bodies and should be proud to show them.

My only criticism is that some are not easy to see clearly, either down to poor conditions such as virtually no light, or to the nervousness of the photo taker.

I hope that the comments relating to each photo goes some way to encourage the poster to return with more.

 

[JRPerrone]

I disagree. I've asked for honest feedback more than once & feel it was rare that it was given to me.

I also appreciate that it serves as a confidence builder for many but if someone is asking for honest feedback I don't understand what the big deal is in telling them what areas need improvement? It's hard to improve if I can't identify what I'm doing wrong.

Giving this a little more thought, I have a suggestion.

Your thread has a big following, but the vast majority are there, myself included, because we really enjoy looking at your body and may not have any knowledge of photography. Still, the overall audience on Ampics is diverse, and I imagine there are quite a few people there with lots of photographic expertise. You just need to capture their attention.

I suggest you start a new thread and title it something like, "the photographic advice thread." Then I would start by posting a pic where you have very specific questions. Then once the right audience is there, you can probably post the more generic "How could I have shot this better" questions.

Just an idea . . . good luck.