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05/25/2005 09:03:46 AM · #51 |
| That's OK. Overrate me some more. I can take it. ;-) |
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05/25/2005 09:14:20 AM · #52 |
Votes: 36
Views: 46
Avg Vote: 5.6944
Comments: 1
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 05/25/05 09:00 am
Vote! Vote! Vote! Vote! :D |
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05/25/2005 09:20:12 AM · #53 |
Well, doubt it'll be a ribbon...but it looks like I might finally break the 6.0 barrier
w()()t
Votes: 42
Avg Vote: 6.3810 |
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05/25/2005 09:21:59 AM · #54 |
Originally posted by dbenson:
Some people just plug in a number on all the pics so that they can then do their real voting in thumbnail view. This person probably just went through all the pics and hit 1. Don't loose any sleep. I'm sure they will go back and adjust their scores later. |
I've commented on this practice before. People who USE IT should use 5 as their basis. |
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05/25/2005 11:02:02 AM · #55 |
I hit the update button and watched my score drop significantly over a one vote change? After some quick math I realized I was probably just given a one. Views only increased one so it couldn't be previous voters changing thier votes. How dissapointing that they didn't leave a comment to tell me why they found the photo so disagreeable. They must be really talented beyond what any of us can understand......
Message edited by author 2005-05-25 11:11:46.
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05/25/2005 11:07:40 AM · #56 |
No worry...
I just had a .1+ drop in a mere handful of votes. So probably someone who is very critical. Hopefully it will all balance in the end. I really want to stay atop of 6.0+
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05/25/2005 11:10:08 AM · #57 |
I know I hardly EVER give out 1s (only if the photo completely misses the topic AND is crappy). I've taken the advice of several of you long-termers and started scoring each contest (in which I vote) on a curve. I now make sure I give out at least 3 10s, and gradually increase the number to 5s (which I give out the most of), and then gradually decrease to 2s & 3s. I have held pretty steadfastly to this rule and obviously increase the number of each if there are a lot of entries. Can't you see what "average score" everyone of us gives in our profiles? I would think that fact alone would highlight any rotten apples in the bunch... (Just my humble opinion)
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05/25/2005 11:11:46 AM · #58 |
BTW:
Votes: 59
Views: 73
Avg Vote: 4.4746
Comments: 2
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 05/25/05 11:00 am
So I'm doing even more poorly than I usually do too. LOL
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05/25/2005 11:14:39 AM · #59 |
I had quite high hopes for this one, and started at above 7.0 with a few votes but now is is stablizing at just around 6.0.
Dan
Votes: 60
Views: 99
Avg Vote: 6.0167
Comments: 1
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
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05/25/2005 11:22:36 AM · #60 |
| I had very high hopes for the photo I took, but so far out of 63 votes I've only had one comment. My score is better than on my last challenges, but it is dropping by the minute as more people vote. Alas, I am about to give up on photography all together. |
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05/25/2005 11:27:44 AM · #61 |
Originally posted by neophyte:
I hit the update button and watched my score drop significantly over a one vote change? After some quick math I realized I was probably just given a one. Views only increased one so it couldn't be previous voters changing thier votes. How dissapointing that they didn't leave a comment to tell me why they found the photo so disagreeable. They must be really talented beyond what any of us can understand...... |
I vote and go back and give comments later... not saying that person WILL leave you a comment but i know a lot of people do that. |
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05/25/2005 11:28:09 AM · #62 |
Second challenge. A bit (but not much) better than my first. Should do much better with "Beauty". (I think I can take beautiful pictures :)
Votes: 57
Views: 77
Avg Vote: 4.5263
Comments: 1
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 05/25/05 11:25 am
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05/25/2005 11:49:47 AM · #63 |
Originally posted by ladymonarda:
I had very high hopes for the photo I took, but so far out of 63 votes I've only had one comment. My score is better than on my last challenges, but it is dropping by the minute as more people vote. Alas, I am about to give up on photography all together. |
please dont quit! most DPC'ers vote first then go back to add comments(as i do). we all have high hope for our photos when we submit them.alot goes into a photo to make it what we want(some have even offered thier own blood for a ribbon)all in the hopes of a ribbon. the best advice i can give is to take photos for u( and if they happen to fit the challenge, great!) and have a blast doing it. dont try to take photos for anyone else as this will lead to early burnout and a lost passion( which i feel we need more of in this world) all that counts here is if u like ur photo and u are willing to learn to make it better to become the photographer u passionately wish to be :o)
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05/25/2005 11:53:04 AM · #64 |
| i ditto that...plus lady you have only just begun!! You arent even here 2 months...hang in there...i know i am |
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05/25/2005 11:54:53 AM · #65 |
Originally posted by ladymonarda:
I had very high hopes for the photo I took, but so far out of 63 votes I've only had one comment. My score is better than on my last challenges, but it is dropping by the minute as more people vote. Alas, I am about to give up on photography all together. |
Ladymonarda,
Don't worry about the votes and comments. The comments are helpful, but not many people leave them. Take the pictures that make you happy. I just had two of my very best scores on my last two challenge entries, but this time I am doing pretty bad. I wanted to post something that I liked and knew that it probably would not score well. My daughter and I spent a couple of hours together at the beach for the "Granular" challenge. I had fun taking the picture, and had fun spending that "father/daughter" time and that is what is important. If you want to get a couple of more comments on your photo, wait until after the challenge and then post it in the forums asking what you could do to improve it. If you like taking pictures, please do not give it up just because you haven't gotten many comments or high scores from DPC members. Have fun with your photo's, be creative, and the quality of your photos will improve.
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05/25/2005 12:11:51 PM · #66 |
If I keep climbing at this rate I'll end up gettign an 11.xxxx ;)
This is weird. I started out the day on about 4.7xxx after 20 odd votes, an hour ago I was on 5.38xx and now I've moved up to 5.5238. I've only had one comment, though :/
good luck to everyone!
Alex |
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05/25/2005 12:40:17 PM · #67 |
Running tally... *lol*
Votes: 42 (first recording)
Avg Vote: 6.3810
268.002
Votes: 47
Avg Vote: 6.4468
Avg. New Vote: 6.99952
302.9996
Votes: 53
Avg Vote: 6.3208
Avg. New Vote: 5.3344
335.0024
Votes: 61
Avg Vote: 6.2131
Avg. New Vote: 5.4995875
378.9991
Votes: 79
Avg Vote: 6.1266
Avg. New Vote: 5.833461
484.0014
Votes: 83
Avg Vote: 6.1325
Avg. New Vote: 6.249025
508.9975
Votes: 85
Avg Vote: 6.2118
Avg. New Vote: 9.50275
528.003
Votes: 89
Avg Vote: 6.1798
Avg. New Vote: 5.4998
550.0022
Votes: 95
Avg Vote: 6.1579
Avg. New Vote: 5.83305
585.0005
Votes: 128
Avg Vote: 6.2812 (33 votes)
Avg. New Vote: 6.63615
803.9936
Votes: 129 - 12pm
Avg Vote: 6.3101
Avg. New Vote: 10.0093 (1 vote)
814.0029
Votes: 132- 1pm
Avg Vote: 6.3333 (3 votes)
Avg. New Vote: 7.3309
835.9956
Votes: 135 - 2pm
Avg Vote: 6.3111 (3 votes)
Avg. New Vote: 5.3343
851.9985
Votes: 144 - 3pm
Avg Vote: 6.3681 (9 votes)
Avg. New Vote: 7.2231
917.0064
Votes: 148 - 4pm
Avg Vote: 6.3716 (4 votes)
Avg. New Vote: 6.4976
942.9968
Votes: 149 - 6pm
Avg Vote: 6.3758 (1 vote)
Avg. New Vote: 6.9974
949.9942
Votes: 174
Avg Vote: 6.4368 (25 votes)
Avg. New Vote: 6.80036
1120.0032
Votes: 175
Avg Vote: 6.4286 (1 vote)
Avg. New Vote: 5.0018
1125.005
Votes: 178 (12pm)
Avg Vote:6.4157 (3 votes)
Avg. New Vote: 5.6632
1141.9946
Votes: 182 (1pm)
Avg Vote: 6.4121 (4 votes)
Avg. New Vote: 6.2519
1167.0022
Votes: 188 (4pm)
Avg Vote: 6.4149 (6 votes)
Avg. New Vote: 6.49983
1206.0012
My average vote dropped by a full point. Ouch. Down to 6.2, I'll be a bit heart-broken if I sink under the 6.0 mark. And in truth, I do not believe there is any reason why in this challenge my shot should score below a 6.0. But here's to hoping...
Message edited by author 2005-05-27 15:52:39. |
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05/25/2005 01:18:13 PM · #68 |
I was hoping for at least a five...
Avg Vote: 4.5143
Comments: 2
Updated: 05/25/05 01:00 pm
But I'm happy with it. After all it is my first challenge and both commentors said the same thing. I guess that will give me something to think about on the next challenge.
All I have to do is *decide* what to do for it. |
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05/25/2005 01:31:15 PM · #69 |
It's my first pic post so i don't expect anything good. Good luck fellas !
Votes: 72
Views: 101
Avg Vote: 4.0556
Comments: 2
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 05/25/05 01:00 pm |
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05/25/2005 01:33:52 PM · #70 |
Started at 5.42 and up to 5,95 now.
I'd expected better.
Better than my AVR so I'm not complaining too much.
T.
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05/25/2005 01:39:35 PM · #71 |
I'm quite a bit confused about the rules. At this challenge it says 'basic' editing and as I read all that's written, it really means 'basic', so I didn't do anything else with my photo, but cropping and sharpening, because I was afraid of being thrown out. Looking at all the entries now, I see a lot of 'after' work being done in toning, coloring etc. If I'd known that was allowed, I would've made my photo a lot more sparkling than it shows now.
I now wonder what 'advanced' editing really means in this context.
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05/25/2005 02:10:21 PM · #72 |
| All i want to say is yippeeeee...i already have 5 comments and no one has called me an inept idiot!!! they actually have been very nice and supportive!!!! |
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05/25/2005 02:33:02 PM · #73 |
Originally posted by Titia:
I'm quite a bit confused about the rules. At this challenge it says 'basic' editing and as I read all that's written, it really means 'basic', so I didn't do anything else with my photo, but cropping and sharpening, because I was afraid of being thrown out. Looking at all the entries now, I see a lot of 'after' work being done in toning, coloring etc. If I'd known that was allowed, I would've made my photo a lot more sparkling than it shows now.
I now wonder what 'advanced' editing really means in this context. |
as long as it's applied to the WHOLE image, a lot of the things you are saying are allowed. |
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05/25/2005 04:50:26 PM · #74 |
Ok thanks amcfoto, I'll remember it next time.
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05/25/2005 05:55:48 PM · #75 |
I wonder if some of these people submitted to the wrong challenge or something!
4 or 5 of them have no grain at all -implied or not. |
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