Strawberry Dunk
by Beaubeau

Comment:

Originally posted by primabarbara: This is so fabulous, Susan! Focus, light, frozen action, the pop of red - just great Congrats on the frontpage finish! I know how much effort it takes to create a shot like this - that\'s why I never tried it... And considering the low votes: You better get used to it. There are several voters who use the complete range of voting possibilities from 1-10. But I try to tell me that this isn\'t bad as long as they do it on all entries - it has an effect on the average score but not that much on the ranking (at least that is my way to cope with low votes)

As I said, I'm pretty new to the site. Just joined last year. The low scores don't bother me as much as bewilder me. I shoot because I like the creativity and the themes enable me to be creative and have a variety in my photography. What I don't understand is what a low score is based on. As far as I can tell there isn't any judging criteria on the site. What is the criteria for giving a 1? In my opinion, no photo deserves a 1 - if there is no criteria to give that score. I wonder if anyone has ever considered creating judging criteria so that scores are based on something concrete. Just a thought. Not so much for my photo but when I see blue ribbon winners that were scored with a 1, I wonder what the low score was based on.

Strawberry Dunk
by Beaubeau

Comment:

Originally posted by primabarbara: This is so fabulous, Susan! Focus, light, frozen action, the pop of red - just great Congrats on the frontpage finish! I know how much effort it takes to create a shot like this - that\'s why I never tried it... And considering the low votes: You better get used to it. There are several voters who use the complete range of voting possibilities from 1-10. But I try to tell me that this isn\'t bad as long as they do it on all entries - it has an effect on the average score but not that much on the ranking (at least that is my way to cope with low votes)

As I said, I'm pretty new to the site. Just joined last year. The low scores don't bother me as much as bewilder me. I shoot because I like the creativity and the themes enable me to be creative and have a variety in my photography. What I don't understand is what a low score is based on. As far as I can tell there isn't any judging criteria on the site. What is the criteria for giving a 1? In my opinion, no photo deserves a 1 - if there is no criteria to give that score. I wonder if anyone has ever considered creating judging criteria so that scores are based on something concrete. Just a thought. Not so much for my photo but when I see blue ribbon winners that were scored with a 1, I wonder what the low score was based on.

Strawberry Dunk
by Beaubeau

Comment:

Originally posted by IreneM: Great shot, Susan. I know how difficult it is getting this type of shot. One needs a lot of time and a LOT of patience. The rim of the glass is indeed slightly distracting but it's a super image. Congrats on the HM.

Thank you Irene

Curious
by EntertainMe

Comment:
I've seen this photo before and it intrigued me. Ive wanted to try it as well. You handled the recreation beautifully. Nicely done.

My little paradise
by P-A-U-L

Comment:
This image really draws you in. Very nice composition and well balanced. Great photo

Fast Forward
by scalvert

Comment:
In awe of this image. Have tried to capture hummingbirds. Very difficult to do so well done!

Behind the Window
by Brin

Comment:
Such an awesome image. The stormy sky is perfect for this image!

Strawberry Dunk
by Beaubeau

Comment:

Originally posted by roz: WOW .. !! .. this is AMAZING . !!! .. i dont understand the low votes you have .. as this totally fits the challenge .. and is a fantastic image .. it can be very offputting and disheartening in these challenges when something of this calibre is seen as worthy of a vote of 2, 3, 4 or even 5 .. i spose in a few days, a week or a month . this will wont even matter and you will have something awesome under your belt .. a photo that totally kicked every single goal .. :)

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Thanks Roz. I’m fairly new to DP but I also don’t get someone voting a 1 or 2 or 3 for a photo. This type of photography takes hours with sometimeS hundreds of shots before you get one with the action frozen and in focus. I appreciate your recognizing that. I’ve seen many blue ribbon winners with very low scores along with 10’s. Shouldn’t be such a wide range. Anyway. Sorry for going on.

Strawberry Dunk
by Beaubeau

Comment:

Originally posted by roz: WOW .. !! .. this is AMAZING . !!! .. i dont understand the low votes you have .. as this totally fits the challenge .. and is a fantastic image .. it can be very offputting and disheartening in these challenges when something of this calibre is seen as worthy of a vote of 2, 3, 4 or even 5 .. i spose in a few days, a week or a month . this will wont even matter and you will have something awesome under your belt .. a photo that totally kicked every single goal .. :)

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Thanks Roz. I’m fairly new to DP but I also don’t get someone voting a 1 or 2 or 3 for a photo. This type of photography takes hours with sometimeS hundreds of shots before you get one with the action frozen and in focus. I appreciate your recognizing that. I’ve seen many blue ribbon winners with very low scores along with 10’s. Shouldn’t be such a wide range. Anyway. Sorry for going on.

"Do I have a growth up there or something?"
by Lydia

Comment:
Very well done and very creative. I can't understand the 2 and 3 scores on the voting. My choice for red. Great imagination.