Rich Little's Impressions Part II Scores

09/07/2007 10:46:11 AM · #201

Originally posted by HawkeyeLonewolf:

Originally posted by PapaBob:

Originally posted by BeckyT:

Originally posted by imagesbytlp:
My point was, we are the artists...we do what best enhances our image. If a filter is what does that...I say why not. Not all techniques applied to an image work. This is why it's an artists job to edit...and that doesn't mean just adding...we need to know when to stop.

I don't think that this particular challenge should be about whether or not a filter was used. It should be about whether or not the effect used to achieve impressionism was applied well...whether its a long exposure with camera movement, a PS filter, a lens baby...whatever...is the final outcome pleasing?

I totally agree with you.

I would have to lower it because I gave you a 10...:)

I agree also, the assignment was to create something that looked like impressionist art, if filters help then use them.

That's right! Now everyone go change your votes on mine!!! :)

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

09/07/2007 10:46:57 AM · #202

Originally posted by PapaBob:

Originally posted by HawkeyeLonewolf:

Originally posted by PapaBob:

Originally posted by BeckyT:

Originally posted by imagesbytlp:
My point was, we are the artists...we do what best enhances our image. If a filter is what does that...I say why not. Not all techniques applied to an image work. This is why it's an artists job to edit...and that doesn't mean just adding...we need to know when to stop.

I don't think that this particular challenge should be about whether or not a filter was used. It should be about whether or not the effect used to achieve impressionism was applied well...whether its a long exposure with camera movement, a PS filter, a lens baby...whatever...is the final outcome pleasing?

I totally agree with you.

I agree also, the assignment was to create something that looked like impressionist art, if filters help then use them.

That's right! Now everyone go change your votes on mine!!! :)

I would have to lower it because I gave you a 10...:)

Marjo

Canon EOS-7D

09/07/2007 10:51:35 AM · #203

Originally posted by PapaBob:

I agree also, the assignment was to create something that looked like impressionist art, if filters help then use them.

Where does it say to create something? Isn't this a photography site?
Shouldn't we be taking photos to look like impressionist art?

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/07/2007 11:04:22 AM · #204

Originally posted by Marjo:

Isn't this a photography site? Shouldn't we be taking photos to look like impressionist art?

Sure, but not everyone's definition of "taking a photo" is the same. For many, taking a photo doesn't end with the shutter press, but with the polish of final processing. I find it highly amusing to see those who used filters worried about low votes at the same time those who didn't use filters worry about competing against those who did. :-/

News flash: it doesn't matter. Both approaches have one thing in common... neither guarantees a good (or bad) image, and scores are usually a measure of the end result, not the path you took to get there. We all have different tastes, and a shrewd visual chef will appeal to most (but not all) regardless of the ingredients available.

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

09/07/2007 11:05:22 AM · #205

3.5 :) Awesome. And I love the photo too. A new high and low wrapped up together

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8

09/07/2007 11:05:47 AM · #206

Originally posted by Marjo:

Originally posted by PapaBob:

I agree also, the assignment was to create something that looked like impressionist art, if filters help then use them.

Where does it say to create something? Isn't this a photography site?
Shouldn't we be taking photos to look like impressionist art?

Then lets not over sharpen and over saturate and do bluring and all the other stuff that is being done, when it comes down to it we all change to some degree the look and feel of almost every photo taken. Do I think this is something I would normally do to a photo, no, but in this case it is fitting. I really appreciate a couple of the photos that clearly found a way to get that feel without using effects but there are some good PS images also.

MaryO

Nikon Z8

09/07/2007 11:09:23 AM · #207

Back to scores:

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Yes, I used a filter, though not very heavily. I couldn't bring myself to do it ;-) Just didn't like the results when *I* tried various filters on *my* image. My score says voters apparently do not agree that I got the resulting image right for this challenge. No comments yet so I'm just guessing they don't like it ::grins::

Puckzzz

Pentax K10D

Pentax FA 28-80mm 3.5-5.6 AF - Silver

09/07/2007 11:13:02 AM · #208

50 mark:

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DigiFotoBuddy

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

09/07/2007 11:13:10 AM · #209

This is becoming one of those divisive challenges. Filter vs No-filters . Mine is without filter, I played around with filters and it definately looks "nice" for this challenge. I will post the image with filter as a outtake after the challenge.

Message edited by author 2007-09-07 11:14:52.

Marjo

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

09/07/2007 11:27:19 AM · #210

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by Marjo:
Isn't this a photography site? Shouldn't we be taking photos to look like impressionist art?

Sure, but not everyone's definition of "taking a photo" is the same. For many, taking a photo doesn't end with the shutter press, but with the polish of final processing. I find it highly amusing to see those who used filters worried about low votes at the same time those who didn't use filters worry about competing against those who did. :-/

Defining polish is where it's tricky.
Yes, it is amusing.

Originally posted by scalvert:

News flash: it doesn't matter. Both approaches have one thing in common... neither guarantees a good (or bad) image, and scores are usually a measure of the end result, not the path you took to get there. We all have different tastes, and a shrewd visual chef will appeal to most (but not all) regardless of the ingredients available.

Good points.

jonfrommk

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

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

09/07/2007 11:33:17 AM · #211

imagesbytlp and

BeckyT I would just like to say thank you for your wonderful posts, which have been an absolute breath of fresh air.

I have to be honest and say that pretty much in every voting thread you see people who (genuinely) whine and moan and accuse trolls of giving them low scores when the fact is that we all have different tastes and what appeals to one (or many) may not appeal to many (or one). However, IMO this thread has been by far the worse and I would not tolerate my 10 year old daughter behaving in such a brattish way as others have on here

Hey people...if entering challenges is going to cause you so much angst or your ego is so shallow that you cant take a low score then my guess is that you should probably give them a wide berth. Enjoy 'success', accept and learn from 'failure' and life is a lot sweeter

ohhhh and given that this is a scoring thread I should add

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The comment (from

JeffryZ) was useful as it pointed out a flaw which I hadnt really fully seen but which is 100% valid

Do I wish it was scoring a little higher, yep of course, but its not going to kill me that it isnt and if people dont like it then that is fine as it is their personal preference. No matter where it finishes up, I enjoyed taking the shot, I enjoyed trying to the best of my ability to meet the challenge and I like my picture....Oh and I had a great time marking the challenge, there are some truely wonderful images within the entries (as ever)

FocusPoint

XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 Pro

09/07/2007 11:39:03 AM · #212

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I am happy with the score. I thought it would be around upper 5's but maybe it changes in few days the way I would like to see :)

JawnyRico

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

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

09/07/2007 11:40:15 AM · #213

Originally posted by jonfrommk:

No matter where it finishes up, I enjoyed taking the shot, I enjoyed trying to the best of my ability to meet the challenge and I like my picture....Oh and I had a great time marking the challenge

And that my friend is the important thing...

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8

09/07/2007 11:40:24 AM · #214

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Updated: 09/07/07 11:38 am

MaryO

Nikon Z8

09/07/2007 11:41:05 AM · #215

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Woo-hoo, climbed to a 5!!! Had to post quick before it goes away again ;-)

JawnyRico

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

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

09/07/2007 11:42:03 AM · #216

Damn your lucky.... 2 comments... I am still waiting for my first after 50 votes and 100 views....

Originally posted by PapaBob:

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Updated: 09/07/07 11:38 am

jenesis

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

09/07/2007 11:42:38 AM · #217

Bumped back up a tiny bit. :)
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BeckyT

Nikon D300s

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

09/07/2007 11:46:57 AM · #218

Originally posted by JawnyRico:

Originally posted by jonfrommk:
No matter where it finishes up, I enjoyed taking the shot, I enjoyed trying to the best of my ability to meet the challenge and I like my picture....Oh and I had a great time marking the challenge

And that my friend is the important thing...

I second that. I do enjoy my photos. And thank you

jonfrommk because you have made now want to go through and finish voting despite what score I am getting. Which by the way is starting to creep closer to a 5. There is hope yet.
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Message edited by author 2007-09-07 12:06:48.

Tammer

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF 22-55mm f/4.0-5.6 USM

09/07/2007 11:53:51 AM · #219

Well, this is a first...

Here's my Impression score:

Votes: 53
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Here's my Motivational poster score:

Votes: 159
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Comments: 3

Well, at least I'm consistently average. Lol

riversong

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

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

09/07/2007 11:55:59 AM · #220

Well, I'm coming along and giving you guys great scores, because these images are so PRETTY!

I love this refreshing challenge, I guess because I'm was an artist long before becoming a photographer, so I have the correct eyes to see color, balance and the play on light. Impressionists were the first artists to actually think to go outside and paint in real sunlight, which is why lighting is so important, and fast strokes of the brush.

Overall....I'm very impressed with everyone's images and also saddened to hear about all the low scores. Such a pity people can't appreciate the different look in this one itty-bitty challenge. I'm loving your images. Maybe folks will 'lighten' up a bit before the voting is over.

Some of these images lost their photographic quality and are taking on the real look of a painting. Interesting to observe how art plays out differently over the ages. I am not concerned about the crossover...if you all knew how many painting are hanging in galleries across the world...due to having a computer and doing what you guys are doing and then they paint the photos and sell them in galleries as painted artwork, you'd be amazed!

Of course...I'm old-fashioned and prefer to do my paintings without the aid of effects on my computer.... sorry to ramble, but please don't be discouraged, your images rock and you should be proud.

In fact, I've seen 3 images from this site painted and hung in our local art gallery over the past 5 years. Researching images to work on a painting is how I came about this site to begin with! You guys should be worrying about artists that might snatch up your PP image and paint it for big bucks!!