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01/09/2006 08:30:25 AM · #51 |
Originally posted by Rose8699:
I totally see the word "offset" used in photography all of the time, and it means to not center the photo or use rule of thirds, etc.
Rose |
I don't think it means not to center and use rule of thirds, yes the rule of thrids is used for composition a lot but thats not what the challenge says. and I read the challenge as either the background needs color OR the subject has color.
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01/09/2006 08:35:17 AM · #52 |
It was 5.8 something earlier. *sigh*
Votes: 46
Views: 56
Avg Vote: 5.6739
Comments: 4
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01/09/2006 08:37:07 AM · #53 |
I thought member challenges generally scored higher then opens? I dont see images worthy of the low scores posted here. Of course I'm generally not a low voter either. I'm not referring to mine, Its scoring about where I thought it would.
Matt
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01/09/2006 08:38:37 AM · #54 |
Originally posted by elsapo:
Originally posted by Rose8699:
I totally see the word "offset" used in photography all of the time, and it means to not center the photo or use rule of thirds, etc.
Rose |
I don't think it means not to center and use rule of thirds, yes the rule of thrids is used for composition a lot but thats not what the challenge says. and I read the challenge as either the background needs color OR the subject has color. |
I guess a lot read differently to what the description meant. I wonder if the same would have occured with entries if only the challenge title was present. To me, it seems like a lot of entries reflect the title more then the description. I also think that is why it is best to discuss the challenges before hand, although many get pretty disgusted with that. :)
To me, when I read it, I pictured oh, let's say for example sake, a colorfully dressed person walking along the street by themselves. So you would have the subject matter the actual street, perse`, or the scenery, but then the photo would be offset by this one lone person which would draw the eye immediately too it. So the subject isn't the colorfully dressed person, but that person offset your subject matter with the burst of color.
A bit more complicated then just "burst of color" in the entire photo I think, and one I worked pretty hard to convey. But, to each his own. I do see quite a few that thought it like I did.
Rose
Message edited by author 2006-01-09 08:41:27.
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01/09/2006 09:31:07 AM · #55 |
Votes: 52
Views: 66
Avg Vote: 5.6154
Comments: 1
Favorites: 0
The night was not as bad to me as it was last time....now I just hope the picture climbs back as much as it did for the shapes. |
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01/09/2006 10:03:16 AM · #56 |
Votes: 60
Views: 96
Avg Vote: 4.8333
Comments: 6
Favorites: 0
8-(
LOL Oh well, back to ye olde drawing boarde! NEXT! |
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01/09/2006 10:51:18 AM · #57 |
Votes: 61
Views: 99
Avg Vote: 6.5082
Comments: 5
Favorites: 1
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 01/09/06 10:49 am
On the way down, was 6.606 Oh dear. 1 favourite though. |
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01/09/2006 10:55:04 AM · #58 |
after a poor entries in the last few challenges (they were poor but I entered anyway hoping I would get some pointers on how to improve...) I was really hopeful about his one! in fact I thought it was my best entry yet... but my score just seems to be dropping by the minute... I dispair!
I thought the whole "offset" thing just meant the subject had to stand out from the background... and mine does!
oh well...
better next time!
ps: is it just me that doesn't really like the winning picture in the "Mother" challenge... I'm sure technically they are all very good but to me they seemed just a bit sweet and sickly... |
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01/09/2006 10:59:17 AM · #59 |
Votes: 57
Views: 80
Avg Vote: 5.5439
Comments: 3
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 01/09/06 10:58 am
I'm happy. Solid score to start the new year with (maybe it will go up!) and I've got comments, which are solid gold to me. I'd rather have a good collection of comments than a 8.0 score.
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01/09/2006 11:00:34 AM · #60 |
I haven't moved much since last night. Still around a 6.3333 this morning at around 55 votes. I'm good with that!
Rose
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01/09/2006 11:03:52 AM · #61 |
| I broke 5.8!! Should be my best so far. Ok, calm down....wait..there is a troll lurking waiting to steal your thunder....either way, best one yet. I am definitly glad I joined DPC as my images (thanks to you wonderful folks and the comments/suggestions/ideas) seem to get better each time. (Except those last minute things...) |
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01/09/2006 11:19:19 AM · #62 |
Votes: 60
Views: 80
Avg Vote: 4.5833
Comments: 0
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 01/09/06 11:13 am
My lowest score since my very first challenge! Woot! :( |
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01/09/2006 12:54:19 PM · #63 |
Votes: 64
Views: 85
Avg Vote: 5.4375
Comments: 6
Favorites: 1
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 01/09/06 12:51 pm
Wow--my first favorite!! That means more to me than the score (which is reasonably good for me). One thing I can say for sure about my entry, it may not be the most amazing shot ever, but it follows the challenge parameters to the letter. That must be helping me a bit, and the comments I'm getting reflect that. Cool! |
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01/09/2006 01:01:48 PM · #64 |
Votes: 73
Views: 92
Avg Vote: 4.9863
Comments: 3
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 01/09/06 01:01 pm |
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01/09/2006 01:33:38 PM · #65 |
Votes: 65
Views: 91
Avg Vote: 5.4769
Comments: 2
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
Meh....LAME
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01/09/2006 01:42:01 PM · #66 |
Votes: 69
Views: 88
Avg Vote: 5.0870
Comments: 1
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 01/09/06 01:31 pm
Oh well... At least it got me out shooting. If I had it to do over I would probably put one of the bird photos I have here: //www.dpchallenge.com/portfolio.php?USER_ID=48224&collection_id=12072
Nothing really that creative about those and although colorful the color is pretty much throughout the whole picture....but overall those were much better photos than what I actually submitted.
I know if I had done what I had originally intended to do for this challenge it would likely place high. I had a very clear picture in my head much like I did with my other winning entries. Just couldn't get my colorful object finished in time. I guess I'll just have to save that idea and fit it in somewhere down the line.
Message edited by author 2006-01-09 13:46:29. |
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01/09/2006 08:38:26 PM · #67 |
Votes: 93
Views: 123
Avg Vote: 5.6882
Comments: 3
Slightly rising, but still not what i expected. I need to learn to stay away from these challenges, too open to interpretation. |
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01/09/2006 09:36:50 PM · #68 |
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01/09/2006 09:40:07 PM · #69 |
Votes: 91
Views: 162
Avg Vote:5.9011
Comments:8
So far so good. Definitly pleased...but then as I still say, early. I still got time to hit my 4.3 ;-)~ |
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01/09/2006 09:49:42 PM · #70 |
Originally posted by Rose8699:
Originally posted by dsmeth:
Originally posted by angela_packard:
I thought that the challenge wants you to use something that makes your eye draw to the bright and colorful? Not the whole image to be colorful...am I wrong?
"Use a colorful impact to offset your subject from the rest of the photograph" |
You are right. Some people don't understand what they read!!! |
I agree with this post too. I totally see the word "offset" used in photography all of the time, and it means to not center the photo or use rule of thirds, etc. It doesn't mean "stand out". I have rethought this after discussing it on another thead, and now I am convinced the colorful part should be offset. I will have to revote tomorrow. Too much confusion and being tired and all. I will have to give another look over.
Rose |
You are both wrong. (Oh sorry- IMHO) It really does not make any sense your way, if you think about it.
--jrjr |
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01/09/2006 09:59:54 PM · #71 |
ya'll got me beat! Now I know everyone can figure out which is mine....did you have to give me those bad scores? It's not that bad technically is it? The subject is offset by the color surrounding said subject. I can understand if you don't care for my subject, but you gotta give me slack okay?
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01/09/2006 10:18:12 PM · #72 |
Originally posted by ShutterPug:
ya'll got me beat! Now I know everyone can figure out which is mine....did you have to give me those bad scores? It's not that bad technically is it? The subject is offset by the color surrounding said subject. I can understand if you don't care for my subject, but you gotta give me slack okay? |
I'm naive and you're really joking, right? I'm a fairly new participant on this site, so I waited 15 minutes to see if anyone else would object to you asking for slack in the scoring of your photo which you believe that they can identify. Isn't this normally found unaccpetable by those who frequent these forums? Or again, you were joking, right? |
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01/09/2006 10:19:32 PM · #73 |
Originally posted by yakatme:
Originally posted by ShutterPug:
ya'll got me beat! Now I know everyone can figure out which is mine....did you have to give me those bad scores? It's not that bad technically is it? The subject is offset by the color surrounding said subject. I can understand if you don't care for my subject, but you gotta give me slack okay? |
I'm naive and you're really joking, right? I'm a fairly new participant on this site, so I waited 15 minutes to see if anyone else would object to you asking for slack in the scoring of your photo which you believe that they can identify. Isn't this normally found unaccpetable by those who frequent these forums? Or again, you were joking, right? |
yes I was joking....lighten up. Too many people are uptight tonight. I can't understand it!
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01/09/2006 10:20:23 PM · #74 |
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01/10/2006 12:02:14 AM · #75 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
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Hmmmm
Never known you to be shy with displaying ye ole scores.
bazz. |
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