It doesn't matter what your subject is, if

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

07/08/2007 12:38:15 AM · #1

I was going to post this in challenge results forum, but realized I'm just ranting so thought better of it and posted here...;)

With that said, I have come to an epiphany here at DPC. I have realized that it doesn't matter what your subject is, as long as it has pretty colors and is ridiculously tack sharp, it will win a ribbon.

Just look at the winner of the June free study. It's an f'n ugly ass maggot with wings of all things, yet it's tack sharp and has pretty colors.

Don't get me wrong. That photographer knows what he is doing and deserves ribbons, but not that ribbon, my God!

OK, rant off, but I think I now know what to do to win a ribbon here.

Message edited by author 2007-07-08 00:44:36.

posthumous

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

07/08/2007 12:41:17 AM · #2

Of course it doesn't matter what your subject is. Do you really the think the best photographers are the ones with the best subjects in front of them?

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

07/08/2007 12:43:45 AM · #3

Originally posted by posthumous:

Of course it doesn't matter what your subject is. Do you really the think the best photographers are the ones with the best subjects in front of them?

Hmmmmmmmmm lemme see... do Librodo, Pedro and Judi count??? :O)

Ray

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/08/2007 12:45:25 AM · #4

Originally posted by posthumous:

Of course it doesn't matter what your subject is. Do you really the think the best photographers are the ones with the best subjects in front of them?

Nope, just gotta have pretty colors or nice titties I guess.

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

07/08/2007 12:46:24 AM · #5

Originally posted by posthumous:

Of course it doesn't matter what your subject is. Do you really the think the best photographers are the ones with the best subjects in front of them?

Heh, if it didn't matter you wouldn't have to run a side thread handing out ribbons to people who weren't winning official DPC ribbons.

Yes, subject matters. People are voting on the subject and how good it looks.

Duh.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

07/08/2007 12:48:17 AM · #6

Originally posted by LanceW:

It helps to capture a technically outstanding image that reveals details few, if any, of us have ever really seen of an otherwise mundane object/creature. I think it's a hell of a picture and I'm not surprised it won. How can you not stare at it and be amazed?

R.

posthumous

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

07/08/2007 12:48:25 AM · #7

Originally posted by routerguy666:

Originally posted by posthumous:
Of course it doesn't matter what your subject is. Do you really the think the best photographers are the ones with the best subjects in front of them?

Heh, if it didn't matter you wouldn't have to run a side thread handing out ribbons to people who weren't winning official DPC ribbons.

Yes, subject matters. People are voting on the subject and how good it looks.

Duh.

I was talking about what matters, not what ribbons.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/08/2007 12:49:11 AM · #8

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

How can you not stare at it and be amazed?

R.

I'd rather swat it, not look at it.

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

07/08/2007 12:50:44 AM · #9

Originally posted by posthumous:

I was talking about what matters, not what ribbons.

Well the OP is talking about winning ribbons on DPC, not philosophizing about the ephemeral traits of some intangible notion of 'art' while staring into his navel...

07/08/2007 12:51:17 AM · #10

Yep, just stating I now know what it takes to win a ribbon.

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

07/08/2007 12:51:44 AM · #11

off, to my disgusting fridge for next months free study... ;-)

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

07/08/2007 12:58:22 AM · #12

Originally posted by posthumous:

Originally posted by routerguy666:

Originally posted by posthumous:
Of course it doesn't matter what your subject is. Do you really the think the best photographers are the ones with the best subjects in front of them?

Heh, if it didn't matter you wouldn't have to run a side thread handing out ribbons to people who weren't winning official DPC ribbons.

Yes, subject matters. People are voting on the subject and how good it looks.

Duh.

I was talking about what matters, not what ribbons.

You truly need to be a tad more specific when proffering comments of this ilk... I would suggest that you consider adding "to me" after the word "matters" since what does matter is seemingly open to debate.

The gist of your comment could be construed as being somewhat condescending to those who the general DPC membership, as you seem to suggest that the views they expressed via their votes truly DO NOT matter.

If I am misunderstanding your views, please do enlighten me.

Ray

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/08/2007 01:06:49 AM · #13

Originally posted by LanceW:

I have realized that it doesn't matter what your subject is, as long as it has pretty colors and is ridiculously tack sharp, it will win a ribbon.

There are plenty of sharp images with pretty colors in the lower end of every challenge. Without a good subject, those two traits alone won't get you past a 5. You obviously don't like flies. Fair enough, but the entry is a compelling view of a world most of us don't usually see. The detail is interesting and the subject stands out from a horde of sunsets, kids and flowers. Hence, ribbon.

coronamv

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM for Canon

07/08/2007 01:09:27 AM · #14

AMEN

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

07/08/2007 01:10:19 AM · #15

Originally posted by scalvert:

My point exactly, well kind of. ;-) Actually, I've never seen "pretty, sharp, clear" images in the lower half.

Message edited by author 2007-07-08 01:13:06.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

07/08/2007 01:13:55 AM · #16

Originally posted by LanceW:

Originally posted by scalvert:

There are plenty of sharp images with pretty colors in the lower end of every challenge. Without a good subject, those two traits alone won't get you past a 5. You obviously don't like flies. Fair enough, but the entry is a compelling view of a world most of us don't usually see. The detail is interesting and the subject stands out from a horde of sunsets, kids and flowers. Hence, ribbon.

My point exactly, well kind of. ;-) Actually, I've never seen "pretty, sharp, clear" images in the lower half.

And mine as well, as earlier stated :-)

R.

fotomann_forever

07/08/2007 01:16:22 AM · #17

Originally posted by LanceW:

I have realized that it doesn't matter what your subject is, as long as it has pretty colors and is ridiculously tack sharp, it will win a ribbon.

[snip]

but I think I now know what to do to win a ribbon here.

Give that a shot and let us know how it comes out.

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

07/08/2007 01:18:38 AM · #18

Originally posted by LanceW:

Originally posted by Bear_Music:
How can you not stare at it and be amazed?

R.

I'd rather swat it, not look at it.

Hahahaha...I agree it's a great image...good colour and interesting detail.....

...BUT...

I want to swat it too!! Please, please, let me!! I haven't killed one for ohhhhhhhhhhhh....like 5 minutes already!!

posthumous

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

07/08/2007 01:27:09 AM · #19

Originally posted by RayEthier:

Originally posted by posthumous:

I was talking about what matters, not what ribbons.

You truly need to be a tad more specific when proffering comments of this ilk... I would suggest that you consider adding "to me" after the word "matters" since what does matter is seemingly open to debate.

A debate I am willing to have. The fact that others don't want to have this debate is not my fault.

fotomann_forever

07/08/2007 01:43:50 AM · #20

Hey Lance, there are like several thousand photogs on this site that can produce a tack sharp image with pretty colors, yet there are significantly less that ribbon often.

I think there may be a little hole in your theory.

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Nikon

07/08/2007 01:47:31 AM · #21

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Nope, the theory is sound. Off with your head! ;-)

jdannels

Nikon D300s

07/08/2007 01:54:39 AM · #22

Originally posted by LanceW:

I have realized that it doesn't matter what your subject is, as long as it has pretty colors and is ridiculously tack sharp, it will win a ribbon.

The ribboners of the Free Study only a month ago.

blue

red

yellow
Man would you look at all that color...