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Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Canon

04/13/2006 04:02:15 PM · #1

How about a 24h challenge where we submit what we believe to be our most underrated pic? That means if your pic landed top 10, you can't submit it again, but worse than that you can. Also, in the comment box that appears once reuslts are in, you ahve to explain what you believe this photograph was underrated. I think it would be interesting to see which pic would show up.

Is this a lame idea? It could be a lame idea....i don't know...what do others think?

UNTITLED

Canon EOS-20D

04/13/2006 04:05:45 PM · #2

Not a lame idea, but how painful would it be if you did worse!

04/13/2006 04:07:37 PM · #3

well then its proof that you photo sucks and that you need to work on it hehehe

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

04/13/2006 04:22:05 PM · #4

ok, that was a mean comment, but i think it could be a good oppertunity for re-evaluation of work.

DigiFotoBuddy

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

04/13/2006 04:35:02 PM · #5

Originally posted by smyk:

ok, that was a mean comment, but i think it could be a good oppertunity for re-evaluation of work.

Like the idea. You have to submit the same entry or you can do little bit processing?

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

04/13/2006 04:35:59 PM · #6

well i thought that the same shot...but i guess we can have a democratic vote on that or something of the sort

GentleSoul

Canon EOS-30D

04/13/2006 04:53:29 PM · #7

I like this idea, too. I think being allowed some post-processing might make it more interesting, although that does change the purpose of the challenge (it would be more about showing how your post-processing skills have improved since you submitted the original shot).

Either variation - pp allowed or not - works for me. Nice idea!

Liz

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

04/13/2006 05:47:54 PM · #8

Originally posted by pekesty:

Not a lame idea, but how painful would it be if you did worse!

Well you can't look at it that way seeing how your competition would be different.

taterbug

Nikon D300

04/13/2006 05:56:11 PM · #9

I think the idea maybe needs a little bit of tweaking, but in general, yeah, I like it. Sounds good.

I don't know if it would be good to have it a 24 hr. challenge, but you're right, I don't think it needs a week. Perhaps a 48 or 72 hr. challenge. Gives a little bit more time for people to see it, and at least a little more to think about it.

I also think some careful consideration is due concerning the criteria for the entry to ensure you're really obtaining the objective of the challenge. What I mean is, if you say it couldn't be in top 10, then some folks might just use their 11th, or 14th, etc (not really under-rated IMO) because they figure it would have a good shot at a ribbon. Perhaps go by lower than a certain percentile for the challenge it was originally entered in. And I would say a bit lower number than 10, again just my opinion, based on what I'm seeing as the purpose for this challenge.

I do like the idea though. I have some shots I'd like to see given a 'second chance'. :-)

UNTITLED

Canon EOS-20D

Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Canon

04/13/2006 05:58:03 PM · #10

Originally posted by smyk:

Originally posted by pekesty:
Not a lame idea, but how painful would it be if you did worse!

Well you can't look at it that way seeing how your competition would be different.

I was just being semi-humurous. But the second time around the DNMC Nazi votes would definately be eliminated, and higher scores would be a strong possibility.

sea2c

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8

04/13/2006 06:16:25 PM · #11

Nice idea, but how about any pic in the bottom 50%? Take the comments, apply them as required, submit.
I'm sure even Bear and Rikki might have one in there.

OK, maybe not.

04/13/2006 06:20:12 PM · #12

Originally posted by sdunsmoor:

Nice idea, but how about any pic in the bottom 50%? Take the comments, apply them as required, submit.
I'm sure even Bear and Rikki might have one in there.

OK, maybe not.

50% and under sounds reasonable. I m for that

yanko

Carl Zeiss 50mm ZE f/1.4 Planar T for Canon

04/13/2006 06:22:16 PM · #13

It's interesting but it's not a photography challenge since all that would be involved is post processing or just resubmission of the original that perhaps didn't do well in a tough challenge but now it could well in this "free study" challenge.

As an alternative how about a Reshoot Challenge where you reshoot a photo you previously entered?

Message edited by author 2006-04-13 18:23:04.

04/13/2006 06:22:37 PM · #14

make it a 48 or 72 hour challenge to give ppl time and do some editing imporvments?

04/13/2006 06:23:33 PM · #15

Originally posted by yanko:

welllll, that is an idea. damnnnn, hard to decide....not that it s up to me hehe

yanko

Carl Zeiss 50mm ZE f/1.4 Planar T for Canon

04/13/2006 06:30:58 PM · #16

But it's gotta be like what you said underrated/didn't place high before. Last thing we need is someone winning a third or fourth ribbon/high score with the same exact photo. :)

Message edited by author 2006-04-13 18:31:20.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

04/14/2006 12:51:20 AM · #17

yeah no you are right. this challenge should be about re-evaluateing photograph. so every shot that is in the challenge, ppl will have to stop and think twice on why its there b/c is viewed as underrated by the photographer right?

danderson107

Canon EOS-30D

04/14/2006 12:57:45 AM · #18

I didn't read all of this. So with that, how about a reshoot of our most underrated photos or one we thought could have been done better. Must be taken in the time frame.

RayEthier

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

04/14/2006 01:09:00 AM · #19

Originally posted by yanko:

That could prove problematic in instance where the original photo was taken in some far away location, or in instances where you had experienced significant climate changes, or.....the list goes on.

Ray

yanko

Carl Zeiss 50mm ZE f/1.4 Planar T for Canon

04/14/2006 02:43:31 AM · #20

Originally posted by RayEthier:

Originally posted by yanko:
It's interesting but it's not a photography challenge since all that would be involved is post processing or just resubmission of the original that perhaps didn't do well in a tough challenge but now it could well in this "free study" challenge.

As an alternative how about a Reshoot Challenge where you reshoot a photo you previously entered?

That could prove problematic in instance where the original photo was taken in some far away location, or in instances where you had experienced significant climate changes, or.....the list goes on.

Ray

Might be problematic for some but I would think anybody that has participated in many challenges has a few they can reshoot.